Position Title: Strategic Communications Manager

About the role

As Unison’s Strategic Communications Manager, you’ll shape how we communicate with, engage and show up for our renters, government partners, communities and our workforce. You’ll be a trusted advisor to our teams, influencing how we frame key messages, navigate risks and leverage opportunities to strengthen our reputation and our social impact. You’ll lead a direct report within a small but important Communications Team whose work spans renter‑facing communications, digital engagement, milestone events, media opportunities and our publications.

The role is primarily based at our Melbourne CBD office with some travel required to other sites.

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for someone who can build collaborative relationships across Unison and with external partners to ensure our messaging is clear, inclusive and aligned to our strategy. You’re energised by meaningful work and love the autonomy of shaping the voice and presence of an organisation making an impact.

We’re looking for someone who brings:

• Strategic communications and stakeholder engagement. A bonus if your experience lies in community services, housing or government
• Multi-partner engagement, including donors, government funders, and internal/external commercial project teams
• Project management or skills with planning and resourcing projects to deadline
• Tailoring professional writing style, design, graphics and tone for accessibility and audience appropriateness

Why Join Us

At Unison, we believe in rewarding your dedication with benefits that truly make a difference. You’ll enjoy access to:

• Salary packaging of up to $15,900 tax-free to increase your take home pay
• Five weeks of annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
• 18 days of personal leave
• Up to 22 weeks of gender-free paid parental leave
• Access to comprehensive wellbeing and professional development programs
• Work in a supportive, collaborative team environment
• Great career development opportunities

Apply now

To see the full position description, including key selection criteria, click here.  Apply now by emailing your cover letter and resume to careers@unison.org.au, we’ll be reviewing applications as they come in so don’t hold off.

We encourage people who are from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse, the LGBTIQ+ communities and those living with a disability to apply or contact our People Team on peopleteam@unison.org.au for more information about our supported recruitment pathways.