Brand and Communications Specialist

The Fred Hollows Foundation; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work from home arrangements

Generous leave allowances

Salary packaging

Professional development programs

Job summary

The Fred Hollows Foundation in Sydney is seeking an experienced Communications and Brand Specialist to lead brand integrity and audience engagement. You will develop strategic communications across channels, ensure consistent storytelling, and partner with agencies to deliver high-impact campaigns.

You will bring tertiary qualifications in media, marketing or communications, plus a track record in brand management, public relations or marketing, and strong stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in media, marketing, or communications.
• Experience in brand management and communications.
• Experience managing agencies or external partners.
• Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Understanding of brand positioning and audience messaging.

Responsibilities

• Champion and protect the Foundation's brand across markets and channels.
• Develop and deliver communications strategies aligned to priorities.
• Translate complex information into clear, audience-focused messaging.
• Create compelling content and storytelling to demonstrate impact.
• Lead planning and delivery of brand campaigns; manage agencies and budgets.

Skills

Brand management

Communications

Public relations

Agency management

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Digital communications

Education

Tertiary qualifications in media/marketing/communications

Job description

2d ago , from The Fred Hollows Foundation

Do you want to do work that really matters? Help us end avoidable blindness

Fixed Term, Full-Time, role based in Sydney. (Flexible work from home arrangements available)

Closing Date: 5th October 2026

ABOUT THE FRED HOLLOWS FOUNDATION

The Foundation is an international development organisation working to prevent blindness and restore sight. We continue to carry on the legacy of Professor Fred Hollows, who believed every person had the right to quality eye care, no matter where they live. The Foundation has grown to work in more than 25 countries throughout Africa, South Asia, Southeast Asia, the Middle East and the Pacific, as well as Australia. The Foundation has restored sight to more than 3 million people worldwide. We have an ambitious five-year strategic plan that aims to take us even closer to realising our vision of a world in which no person is needlessly blind, or vision impaired and Indigenous Australians exercise their right to sight and good health.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Fred Hollows Foundation is one of Australia’s most trusted and respected not-for-profit organisations, with a highly regarded brand and a bold mission to end avoidable blindness. We are seeking an experienced and passionate Communications and Brand Specialist with expertise in brand insight to join our team. In this role, you will champion, protect and strengthen the Foundation’s brand, ensuring it remains consistent, compelling and impactful across all channels, audiences and markets.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Brand and Reputation
• Champion and protect The Foundation's brand across all markets, channels and audiences.
• Ensure brand consistency, governance and effective implementation of brand standards.
• Support brand development, positioning and reputation management initiatives.
• Provide strategic advice to stakeholders on brand and communications best practice.
• Strategic Communications and Storytelling
• Develop and deliver communications strategies that support organisational priorities.
• Translate complex information into clear, compelling and audience-focused messaging.
• Create high-quality content and storytelling that demonstrates impact, inspires action and strengthens engagement with key audiences.
• Stakeholder Engagement and Audience Experience
• Build strong relationships with agencies, suppliers and sector partners.
• Ensure communications are tailored to audience needs and aligned across channels.
• Campaign and Communications Delivery
• Lead the planning, coordination and delivery of communications and brand campaigns.
• Manage and oversee external agencies and suppliers to achieve high-quality outcomes.
• Manage competing priorities, workflows, approvals, budgets and timelines.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

• Tertiary qualifications in media, marketing, or communications related fields.
• Prior demonstrated experience in brand management, communications, public relations or marketing.
• Experience managing agencies, suppliers or external partners.
• Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience developing communications plans and campaigns aligned to strategic objectives.
• Strong understanding of brand positioning, audience segmentation and messaging frameworks.
• Understanding of digital communications and content delivery across multiple channels.
• Relationship management, collaboration, strategic thinking, planning, communication and influencing skills.
• Excellent written communication, editing and storytelling skills.

How we recognise your contribution

Through our internal programs and employee benefits we aim to create an environment where you will feel supported and empowered. Whether your focus is on continuous learning, professional development or finding an environment which enables you to thrive while balancing family or personal commitments, we have a range of programs in place to support you. Including:

• Generous salary packaging, we provide access to not-for-profit salary packaging options, which will increase your take home pay.
• Flexible work environment, we focus on output, not hours and enable you to prioritise your health and wellbeing
• Generous leave allowances
• Ongoing commitment to your continuous learning and career development, through tailored leadership and professional development programs, and focused development conversations.

Applications Close: 5th October 2026

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply for this position.

The Fred Hollows Foundation is committed to protecting the rights of children and community partners in all areas where we work. Applicants are advised that The Foundation reserves the right to conduct police checks, and other screening procedures to ensure we maintain and promote a child safe environment, as well as to protect The Foundations reputation and values. In addition, The Foundation reserves the right to verify qualifications and credentials of applicants as part of our recruitment and screening processes.

Please note: We will not be accepting CVs via agencies for this role.