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Manager Strategy & Stakeholder Engagement

Cafs
Ballarat, VIC
A$155,000 p/a + Sal Pac
Marketing & Communications → Product Management & Development
Full-time
On-site

Posted 4 days ago


  • Full Time Ongoing
  • Ballarat Location
  • Salary Range: $155,000 package inc. super + salary packaging
  • Award-winning inclusive employer

Our opportunity:

We are looking for an experienced leader to join Cafs team. This newly created role will lead Cafs external engagement efforts to advance our purpose and impact within the communities which we work. This role is responsible for enhancing stakeholder relationships and engagement across all levels within the organisation, closely supporting Cafs Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

This role will have accountability for the oversight of Cafs brand, communications and marketing to ensure consistent and compelling messaging that is reflective of Cafs values and purpose.

Operating within a dynamic not-for-profit environment, the Manager champions collaboration, innovation, and accountability, ensuring that strategic and engagement activities are inclusive, measurable, and aligned with community needs.

The role also leads grant acquisition, fundraising, and philanthropy strategies, supporting the CEO and Executive Leadership Team to secure resources and build sustainable growth.

About you:

We are looking for a motivated, strategically minded community connector to join our team. You will have a demonstrated understanding and success in managing stakeholder relationships while delivering against key strategic activities across a diverse areas of program offerings.

You will have a strong business acumen with experience in developing and operationalising growth strategies, ideally within the Non For Profit sector.

Skills & Attributes

  • Tertiary qualification is business, PR, communications or related field.
  • Strong experience working within a stakeholder relationship/growth position
  • Experience and understanding driving strategic plans, and deliverables
  • Experience leading a multi-disciplined team

Our Organisation

Cafs (Child and Family Services Ballarat) is an independent community service organisation based in Ballarat for over 160 years. We provide over 50 programs across a range of service areas providing care for clients within communities across the central highland region. Our practice is underpinned by our preferred model of care Trust Based Relationship Intervention (TBRI) with our organisational values of Respect, Innovation, Collaboration, Kindness and Integrity at the forefront of everything we do.

What We Offer:

  • Inclusive, supportive, and innovative teams
  • Above award entitlements, including 3 days paid Christmas leave
  • Professional development and growth opportunities
  • Salary packaging options up to $15,900 plus meals and entertainment

Interested?

We would love to hear from you, to find out more about this opportunity contact Dylan Billington Executive Manager People & Engagement on 03 5337 3333

To find out more please find the position description on our website: https://cafs.org.au/child-and-family-services-ballarat-careers/

Want to apply?

To apply for this role please go to our careers webpage: https://cafs.org.au/positions-available/ and select ?apply now?

Applications will be received until 30th of July, 2025 9am Please note that applications may be reviewed as they are received, and applicants may be contacted for interview prior to the closing date.

All applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and employment will be subject to satisfactory Police and Working With Children Checks.

Our commitment:

Inclusion and diversity are at the heart of everything we do at Cafs. We welcome applications from all people, especially Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders, people with disabilities, the LGBTIQA+ community, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Supporting your application: Our recruitment process includes 1-2 panel discussions. Some questions may be provided in advance. For adjustments or support, contact [email protected].


About Cafs

Ballarat, VIC, Australia
Community Services & Development
501-1000 employees

Cafs (Child and Family Services, Ballarat Inc) is an independent community service organisation that has been working in regional Victoria for nearly 160 years.

Our head office is located in Ballarat, with offices in Ararat, Daylesford and Bacchus Marsh, and services available to communities across the Victorian Central Highlands region.

We are proudly governed by our community and are committed to making a difference including for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+ people, people of all abilities, and people from all cultural backgrounds and religions.

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