Want a new role in the new year? Here’s an exceptional opportunity to lead Marketing, Communications and Engagement at Volunteering WA.

If you're passionate about making a difference and enjoy working on stimulating and significant projects with a diverse range of stakeholders, we have an exciting opportunity for you. At Volunteering WA, we understand the importance of work-life balance. We offer a hybrid workplace with flexible working hours and five weeks’ annual leave.

Join us in 2027 in our mission to empower people and communities to enrich Western Australia.

Your Role

Bring your passion for volunteering and the community services sector to Volunteering WA.

As Manager, Marketing, Communications and Engagement, you are responsible for the end-to-end management of marketing, media and events and initiatives across Volunteering WA, as well as supporting effective external relationship management.

Reporting to the Executive Manager of Strategy and Development, this pivotal role works to achieve Volunteering WA’s strategic priorities through effective engagement, communications and relationship management.

In this role you will develop and deliver Volunteering WA’s strategic internal and external communications and events plan, ensuring effective brand management, stakeholder liaison and thought leadership through a variety of internal and external channels.

This includes responsibility for arranging and holding major events such as an annual Awards ceremony and State Conference whilst also building collaborative relationships with our corporate and not for profit partners in support of impactful volunteering. You will also provide leadership to a team member, fostering the Volunteering WA values and a positive culture.

As Head of the Marketing, Communications and Engagement functions, you are responsible for managing three streams:

1. Marketing: oversees brand management, collateral development, event and conference management and related fundraising.

2. Communications: oversees digital communications channels such as website, EDM and social media, and developing a media outreach strategy.

3. Engagement: identifying all touch points with internal and external stakeholders and implementing and ensuring an holistic and proactive approach to building positive relationships and communicating the Volunteering WA brand effectively.

We invite applications from candidates who want to help position our organisation as the trusted advisor and ‘go to’ for volunteering in WA. You’ll have a combination of business development, people and project management expertise as well as strategic thinking, commercial and communication skills and acumen, all of which contributes to supporting and growing volunteering in Western Australia.

Responsibilities

You will:

- Create and deliver a clearly articulated Marketing, Communications and Engagement strategy to profile and promote Volunteering WA and volunteering in Western Australia to its diverse target audiences.

- Lead, design and implement the end-to-end project management of key annual event programs, and once off events and activations (including our annual gala Awards evening and bi-annual State Conference, next one to be held in Oct/Nov 2027).

- Establish and maintain productive relationships with relevant partners, clients and collaborators as part of strategic stakeholder engagement.



This includes with VWA clients – both not for profits and corporate organisations – Government representatives and Ministers (relevant to their involvement in major events – see note below), the media, national committees, creative agencies, event suppliers and others.

- Manage and support the production of external publications and marketing assets including the Annual Report, Project Reports and end-to-end campaign material.

- Maintain, update and manage the ongoing development of key tools such as websites and other applications; as well as managing all social media platforms.

- Undertake risk management strategies including communications crisis planning and formulate and maintain policies and procedures relating to communications, marketing, public relations and membership and stakeholder engagement.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align and support marketing and communication efforts and protect and manage the Volunteering WA brand internally and externally, consistent with overall business goals.

- Represent Volunteering WA and the volunteering sector on relevant committees and at public events and other key stakeholder activities.

- Manage the performance and development of Marketing, Communications and Engagement team member (and supervise event volunteers and helpers at the time of major events).

Please note that this role does not encompass government relations, policy writing or political advocacy.

You have:

- Tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience in communications/marketing, public relations, journalism or a related professional field.

- At least five years’ professional experience in a relevant/related role.

- Sound leadership skills to support a high functioning and professional team.

- Professional writing skills with robust interpersonal communication skills, and the ability to influence and negotiate effectively.

- Demonstrated ability to collaborate at the CEO and Executive level – internally and externally – as part of establishing and maintaining strategic stakeholder relationships.

- Outstanding problem-solving skills and capacity to exercise sound judgement.

- Experience in arranging and delivering large and complex events or projects on time and to budget.

- Strong organisational skills, with a high degree of attention to detail and the ability to self-manage multiple projects/requests concurrently, to a high standard and within agreed deadlines and budgets.

- High level computer literacy skills – including in the use of AI – and contemporary social media skills as well as experience in website development and management.

Plus you are energetic and highly motivated with a drive for continuous improvement!

Ideally, you also have:

- Demonstrated understanding of and/or experience in, the not-for-profit sector and/or a peak body or membership association, including small to medium sized ‘for-purpose’ organisations.

- Commercial or business experience or understanding.

- Experience in working with AI, including by following a defined policy.

- Alignment with Volunteering WA’s values – we are inclusive, innovative and operate with integrity.

Importantly:





- This role may require travel within the Perth Metro and regional areas on occasion. A current and valid WA driver’s licence is therefore necessary.

- This role also requires work in the evenings and on weekends a few times each year as part of supporting our flagship – or other key volunteering – events.

- To ensure the safety of our community members, we require you to obtain a National Police Certificate. Volunteering WA will pay for this application.

Benefits

- Level 5 (SCHADS Award) Base Salary

- 12% employer superannuation contribution

- 5 weeks annual leave entitlement

- PBI salary packaging benefits

Why Join Volunteering WA?

✔ Make a real impact – Help ensure Volunteering WA has the financial strength and sustainability to support and strengthen volunteering across Western Australia.

✔ Flexible and rewarding work environment – Enjoy a flexible workplace where wellbeing and work–life balance are genuinely valued, a centrally located East Perth office, and a supportive and inclusive team setting.

✔ Attractive salary – Receive a competitive salary, 12% superannuation and salary packaging of up to $18,549 in additional tax-free pay each year.

✔ Additional benefits - Enjoy five weeks’ annual leave, including one week during our Christmas office close-down, plus birthday leave, professional development opportunities and access to an Employee Assistance Program.

✔ Be part of a passionate team – Work alongside like-minded people committed to strengthening Western Australia’s volunteering sector.

✔ Volunteer – Receive up to one week of paid leave each year to support your volunteering, including an all-staff volunteering day.

Applications

- The Job Description for this role is available in the News and Stories section on the Volunteering WA website.

- Please submit your resume and a cover letter of no more than two pages addressing the selection criteria.

- Interviews may be conducted throughout the application period. If the position is filled before the closing date, the advertisement will be updated accordingly.

- Applications close at 5.00 pm on Monday 23 November 2026.

- Role commencement date is in late January 2027.

- For further information about the role, please contact: ••••@volunteeringwa.org.au

- We are committed to nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including people with disability, women, young people, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

- We are currently implementing our Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.

About us

Volunteering WA is the peak body for volunteering in WA. We work with community, government, corporate, and education organisations to build the capacity of volunteer-involving organisations and support volunteering.

We proudly represent thousands of organisations, teaming up with almost 850 member organisations and over 1.5 million volunteers throughout WA.

Our team is committed to making a difference while having fun.

We are committed to nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply, including First Nations People, people with disability, women, youth, members of the LGBTIQA+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

📌 Manager, Marketing Communications and Engagement (Perth)
🏢 Volunteering WA
📍 Perth