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Do you want to be a part of a fabulous team that has passion to make a difference in the lives of migrants and refugees in the community? Look no further, this job is for you. You will be a part of a dynamic environment that will stir your enthusiasm and instigate your abilities with striking challenges.

About us The Southern Migrant Resource Centre (SMRC) is a community-based agency providing services to migrants and refugees living in the southern region of Melbourne, including the local government areas of City of Greater Dandenong, City of Casey, Shire of Cardinia, and surrounding suburbs.

SMRC supports the settlement of newly arrived refugees and provides community-based services for migrants and refugees through in-language social and economic participation and health and wellbeing programs.

The Southern Migrant and Refugee Centre (SMRC) commenced operating in 1993 delivering support services for migrants and refugees in the Southern Region of Melbourne. SMRC is governed by an elected Board of Directors and is a registered charitable organisation.

The organisation is a specialist in providing settlement and community services to culturally and linguistically diverse people dedicated to enabling refugees and migrants to achieve their goals and aspirations.

The workforce teams are divided into Diverse Care, Settlement Services, and Corporate Services to ensure a high impact and client centred service.

Joining SMRC will give you the opportunity to develop your career while using your energy and skills to make a difference in the lives of people living in our community.

The Position

Full Time -Ongoing Role

Salary Packaging available.

Southern Migrant and Refugee Centre (SMRC) is looking for an experienced and creative Senior Coordinator, Marketing and Communications to lead our organisation-wide marketing and communications activities.

You will lead marketing and communications strategy, oversee SMRC's digital presence and brand,



support advocacy and media opportunities, and provide strategic communications advice across the organisation. You will also supervise and mentor our part-time Fundraising Coordinator.

This role will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive marketing campaigns and support the communications objectives of SMRC teams, whilst also providing strategic communications advice to the Executive Leadership Team.

Person Specification

- Qualifications in Communications, Marketing or a similar field (Certificate, Diploma, or Bachelor degree) or professional training and experience in a Communications or Marketing role.
- Understanding of and experience in developing strategy and planning processes.
- Understanding of and experience delivering effective communications, advocacy and marketing campaigns and engagement strategies.
- Understanding and technical expertise in managing digital communications, marketing and advertising, including execution, measurement and analysis of analytics.
- Detailed understanding of and experience in applying project management approaches and tools and strategies to assist in the management of competing tasks.
- Demonstrated experience and knowledge of performance management, including supervision, appraisal and performance management.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and editing ability.
- Understanding of technical platforms including CRM, WordPress, and Social Media channels.

Your application must include:

- A cover letter outlining why you are applying for this position addressing the key knowledge areas.
- A resume with your skills, experience and qualifications.
- Applications should apply directly through SEEK only.
- Closing date, 5.00 pm, Monday 23 November 2026

All appointments to the SMRC are subject to the following checks:
- Reference checks.
- Criminal record check.
- Working with Children Check.
- NDIS check.

For more details of this position or for a copy of the Position Description, please visit www.smrc.org.au or contact People and Culture on Ph: 9767 1900 or at [email protected].

📌 Senior Coordinator, Marketing and Communications (Dandenong)
🏢 Southern Migrant And Refugee Centre
📍 Dandenong