Communications Lead, Advocacy and Policy
Hybrid role with 2 days a week in our Richmond office, 35 hour work week and flexible work arrangements.
5 weeks of annual leave, salary packaging benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.
Employee Assistance Program for team members and their family.
Hybrid role with 2 days a week in our Richmond office, 35 hour work week and flexible work arrangements.
5 weeks of annual leave, salary packaging benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.
Employee Assistance Program for team members and their family.
About us
CBM Australia is an international development organisation focused on disability inclusion. With more than 115 years' experience, we work alongside people with disabilities in some of the world's poorest communities to help break the cycle of poverty and exclusion and create lasting change.
Our Fundraising and Engagement team plays a vital role in connecting and engaging the Australian public, sector and government with our mission through compelling storytelling, partnerships, and advocacy.
This role sits in the Marketing & Communications function, working closely with the Policy & Advocacy team and wider organisation to ideate, plan, project manage and deliver key communications content packages, while also working independently to research, write and produce accurate and timely proactive or reactive content to publicise CBMA's advocacy and international programs work.
The successful applicant will:
Coordinate, create and deliver targeted communications that amplify CBM Australia's advocacy, advisory and program work
Develop compelling content including articles, blogs, media releases and social media posts
Translate complex policy and program information into engaging, accessible communications




Collaborate across teams to plan and deliver high-quality communications within an internal agency model
Support communications delivery for the Policy & Advocacy and Program Impact teams
Develop and implement strategic content plans to drive audience engagement
Lead LinkedIn strategy and content delivery for sector audiences
Manage end-to-end communication campaigns, including key advocacy moments such as International Day of People with Disabilities
Support media outreach and storytelling to increase awareness and engagement
Monitor, evaluate and report on communication performance and campaign impact
To be considered for this role, you will have:
Proven experience in policy and advocacy communications, social media engagement and campaign delivery
Demonstrated ability to translate complex policy or program content into engaging communications
Experience engaging diverse audiences including government, sector stakeholders and the public
Strong writing, editing and storytelling skills across digital and traditional platforms
Experience managing cross-functional campaigns and working collaboratively across teams
Strong working knowledge of LinkedIn and social media audience strategies
Experience in international development, community development and/or human rights sectors
Demonstrated organisational and time management skills with strong attention to detail




Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in rapid-paced environments
Tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience in communications, media or related discipline
Understanding of rights-based approaches to development and/or disability inclusion
Experience with design platforms such as Canva (desirable)
Experience with project management platforms such as JIRA (desirable)
About you
You are a strong communicator and storyteller who is passionate about human rights and social impact, as well as hold interests in news and politics. You thrive in a dynamic environment, bring a proactive and collaborative approach, and are motivated to contribute to meaningful change at a systemic level. You are adaptable, creative and confident engaging with a range of stakeholders and audiences.
What we offer:
Hybrid working model
Supportive, team-oriented and purpose-driven team environment
Opportunity to contribute to meaningful global impact
Professional development and growth opportunities
Salary packaging benefits
Additional annual leave provisions
Equity, accessibility and safeguarding
CBM Australia is committed to workplace equity and diversity and encourages applications from candidates with diverse cultural backgrounds and people with lived experience of disability. Confidential support and reasonable adjustments for a barrier-free application process are available by contacting the People & Culture team at ******. Information shared will remain private and will not affect application outcomes. Preferred candidates are advised that they will be required to sign the CBM Child Safeguarding Standard, and we reserve the right to conduct police checks and other screening procedures prior to employment being confirmed.
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📌 Communications Lead, Advocacy And Policy (Melbourne)
🏢 CBM Australia
📍 Melbourne