Family Life – Building connection, safety and wellbeing.
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Work locally in the Bayside Area and make a difference within our Community
Based onsite – Hampton East / Sandringham
Part-time, Fixed-term contract (2 years), 30.4 hours per week (0.8 FTE)
Level 5 SCHADS Award $105,577 FTE + Generous Salary Packaging + Super
Family Life is a recognised Employer of Choice.
Work with us and be part of our supportive, people-focused culture.
The Opportunity
Working within the Marketing & Communications Team and embedded in a cross-functional project team, you will develop and deliver strategic communications, campaigns, content and engagement activities for a neighbourhood development project.
This is a hands-on, community-facing role that combines communications expertise with relationship building and on-the-ground involvement.
You'll work closely with project team members and local stakeholders to build awareness, share stories of impact, support community engagement activities and promote positive outcomes for children and families.
From creating compelling content and coordinating campaigns to attending events and building relationships, you'll play a key role in bringing this project to life.
Key Responsibility Areas
Develop and deliver communication and engagement activities that support project objectives and stakeholder relationships.
WorkwithMarketingand Design tocreate inclusive, accessible content across digital and print channels
Coordinate and support community events, workshops, consultations and stakeholder forums.
Build and maintain strong relationships with community members and partners
Championproject branding andcoordinate development ofpromotional materials
Monitor, evaluate and report on communication, engagement and campaign outcomes.
Develop community engagement activities to ensure communications are aligned, accessible and effective.
You will bring:




Minimum 5 years' experience in communications, marketing, stakeholder engagement or a related field.
Outstanding writing, storytelling and content development skills across a range of channels.
Experience coordinating communications, campaigns, events or engagement activities from planning through to delivery.
Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
The ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery.
Strong project management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
A collaborative and adaptable approach, with the ability to work across teams and partner organisations.
A current Victorian Driver's Licence and reliable vehicle.
Flexibility to attend occasional evening and weekend events and activities.
Who we are
At Family Life, we believe every child deserves to thrive in a protected and healthy family environment.
Family Life is a specialist family services provider that has worked with children, families and communities for more than 50 years.
Our vision is to work with clients and partners to create capable communities, strong families and thriving children.
We are known for our innovation and whole-of-community collective impact approach.
Our teams are committed to transforming the lives of our clients and communities to build resilience and healthy relationships.
We are proudly purpose-driven, independent and not for profit.
We support our community through our specialist family services, community strengthening programs, a network of op shops,



a vibrant engaged volunteer community and passionate skilled staff.
Working at Family Life - more than just a job!
It's the feeling of knowing that your work is contributing to making the community in which you live a better place and working with others who feel the same way.
Make a real impact in strengthening communities
Work with a values‐driven, supportiveorganisation
Engage directly with the community to create positive social change
Additionally, you will have access to:
A great team culture
Salary packaging (receive up to an extra $18,500 in tax-free pay per year)
Paid Wellbeing Leave
Paid Study Leave
Additional Paid Leave for End of Year Closedown
Purchased Annual Leave Scheme
Rostered Day Off Scheme for Eligible Employees
Employee Assistance Program, a free and confidential counselling service for employees
Corporate Discount on Private Health Insurance
All offers of employment are subject to the Family Life Safety Screening process, including a Working with Children Check and Police Records Check.
Any person issued with a negative notice on their Working with Children Check will not be eligible for employment with Family Life.
Family Life values diversity and welcomes applicants who meet the position criteria, irrespective of race and ethnicity, colour, age, gender, gender identity, disability, religion and sexual orientation.
Family Life is a trauma informed organisation and recognises the unique skills, contributions and insights that come from lived experience.
Family Life is a child safe organisation.
We value, respect and listen to children and young people.
We are committed to the safety of all children and young people.
Family Life supports children to meet their potential and thrive.
We do not tolerate neglect, mistreatment or abuse of any kind.
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📌 Communications And Engagement Specialist (Melbourne)
🏢 FAMILY LIFE
📍 Melbourne