Marketing Manager

Australian Childhood Foundation; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 135,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Wellbeing support

National network

Values-driven culture

Real impact

Job summary

Australian Childhood Foundation Abbotsford is seeking a marketing leader to drive strategy and delivery across digital channels, CRM, social media, PR, events and fundraising. You will lead the marketing team, manage stakeholders, and apply data-driven approaches to grow reach and impact.

The not-for-profit organisation offers a collaborative culture and a competitive package, including AU$135k–AU$140k plus Super and salary packaging up to AU$15,900 for a full-time parental leave cover role.

Qualifications

• An appropriate qualification or relevant experience suited to Marketing or related disciplines.
• Strong organisational and project management skills.
• Proven ability to produce a marketing strategy and implement said strategy.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to develop reports and presentations.
• Knowledge of digital marketing including search engine optimisation, website design, optimising social media presence.
• Knowledge and experience with Salesforce or similar CRM.
• Experience in the management of WordPress.
• A proactive self-starter who thrives on finding innovative methods to reach a variety of audiences.
• A current and valid Working with Children Check and National Police Records Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead ACF's marketing strategy and delivery across digital communications, CRM, social media, PR, events and fundraising.
• Lead and develop the marketing team, manage key internal and external stakeholders, and use creative, data-driven approaches to grow ACF's reach, engagement and impact.

Skills

Marketing strategy

Stakeholder management

Project management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Digital marketing

SEO

CRM

WordPress

Proactive mindset

Working with Children Check

Police clearance

Education

Marketing qualification or related experience

Tools

Salesforce CRM

WordPress management

Job description

Australian Childhood Foundation – Abbotsford VIC

• Make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families
• Full-time 6-month parental leave cover opportunity with a NFP organisation based in Abbotsford
• $135k - $140k + Super + Salary Packaging up to $15,900

About the opportunity
Lead ACF's marketing strategy and delivery across digital communications, CRM, social media, PR, events and fundraising. You'll lead and develop the marketing team, manage key internal and external stakeholders, and use creative, data-driven approaches to grow ACF's reach, engagement and impact.

Australian Childhood Foundation
The Australian Childhood Foundation is a leading not-for-profit organisation dedicated to supporting children and young people to recover from the impacts of abuse, neglect, and family violence. We provide specialist therapeutic services, advocacy, and education programs underpinned by the latest research in neuroscience, attachment, and trauma. Our work is driven by a commitment to creating safe, supportive environments where every child can thrive.

About you - Key Selection Criteria:

• An appropriate qualification or relevant experience suited to Marketing or related disciplines
• Strong organisational and project management skills
• Proven ability to produce a marketing strategy and implement said strategy
• Strong stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to develop reports and presentations
• Knowledge of digital marketing including search engine optimisation, website design, optimising social media presence
• Knowledge and experience with Salesforce or similar CRM
• Experience in the management of WordPress.
• A proactive self-starter who thrives on finding innovative methods to reach a variety of audiences
• A current and valid Working with Children Check and National Police Records Clearance

What we offer

• Salary Packaging - Increase your take-home pay with up to $15,900 of tax-free benefits.
• Wellbeing Support - Access to confidential Employee Assistance program
• National Network - Connect with a passionate professional community across Australia.
• Values-Driven Culture: Be part of a trauma-informed, child-focused organisation that puts children's needs and voices at the centre of everything we do.
• Real Impact - Contribute to innovative programs that create meaningful change for children, young people and families.

To learn more about our work and the impact we're making for children and families, please visit: https://www.childhood.org.au/

Applications close on 13 October 2026, unless a suitable candidate is appointed earlier.

Australian Childhood Foundation is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment including National Police Check, Working with Children Checks and additional State based program checks.
Australian Childhood Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people with a disability are strongly encouraged to apply. Members of the LGBITQ+ community are strongly encouraged to apply.