Strategic External Communications Lead

The Salvation Army; Darwin; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Flexible working

Health & discounts

Parental leave

Purchase leave

Volunteer leave

Career development

Employee Assistance Program

Inclusive culture

Job summary

The Salvation Army is seeking an External Communications Lead to join the Darwin Regional Administrative Office. You will shape and connect our communications with community partners, government stakeholders and media, driving engagement across nationwide initiatives.

Demonstrated senior leadership communications experience, media relations skills and confident public speaking are essential. Not-for-profit sector knowledge is highly regarded, with flexible, purpose-driven work culture.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Business, Marketing, Public Relations or related discipline preferred.
• Demonstrated experience engaging and influencing at executive and senior leadership levels.
• Strong relationship-building skills across stakeholders.
• Media relations experience; ability to represent and promote the organisation (preferred).
• Confident public speaker with experience presenting to diverse audiences.
• Experience across CMS, social media, print and radio (preferred).
• Not-for-profit sector knowledge highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of the Communications strategy across the Division in line with mission, vision and brand.
• Provide strategic communications advice, briefings and updates to leadership.
• Build and maintain relationships with Local, Territory and Federal Government stakeholders to advance objectives.
• Drive community engagement initiatives to strengthen presence and impact.
• Develop and manage media relationships with national teams for proactive and reactive activity.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support fundraising campaigns, schools engagement and major events.
• Identify partnerships and opportunities to support advocacy, fundraising and mission outcomes.
• Maintain stakeholder records and provide insights for government and community relations.
• Monitor issues and risks; develop mitigation and response strategies.
• Ensure communications comply with legislation, policies, values and standards.

Skills

Executive engagement

Media relations

Public speaking

Stakeholder relationships

CMS & social media

Not-for-profit knowledge

Education

Diploma in Business/PR

Job description

The Salvation Army is seeking an External Communications Lead to join the Darwin Regional Administrative Office. You will shape and connect our communications with community partners, government stakeholders and media, driving engagement across nationwide initiatives.

Demonstrated senior leadership communications experience, media relations skills and confident public speaking are essential. Not-for-profit sector knowledge is highly regarded, with flexible, purpose-driven work culture.