Why work for SGCH?

Contract opportunity to February 2026. Monday to Friday - 35 hour working week

Work with an experienced and collaborative Communications team

Enjoy non-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900 per year of your salary tax free plus an additional $2500 for meals, entertainment and accommodation.

Access Health and Wellbeing programs including Employee Assistance Program - free confidential support for your family

Hybrid working arrangements supported

Great office locations, close to public transport

About the Manager, Communications role and about you

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Manager, Communications to join our Communications team.

As SGCH Manager, Communications, you will lead the development and delivery of integrated strategies that support our priorities, protect our reputation, and engage diverse audiences. You excel at translating complex ideas into clear, compelling messages.

Confident in managing major projects and change communications, you stay calm under pressure and understand the impact of storytelling. You tailor content for varied audiences; whether for internal programs, media, events, or campaigns, and champion accessible, human-centered design.

You will lead and support a team of Communications Advisors, collaborate across SGCH, and deliver high-quality, creative communications. As a trusted advisor to senior leaders, you shape executive messaging, stakeholder engagement, and crisis communications. You bring a strategic mindset, anticipate risks and opportunities, and measure impact.

In this role, your duties include but are not limited to:

Develop and lead communication strategies, planning and delivery across SGCH’s key projects and priorities.

Manage brand and reputation, ensuring consistency and clarity across all channels.

Develop messaging frameworks and engagement plans for internal and external audiences

Support executive and stakeholder communications

Oversee employee communications that drive engagement and support organisational change

Lead issues and crisis communications, and develop crisis comms strategies and frameworks

Map and analyse stakeholders, and develop tailored engagement strategies

Plan and deliver corporate events and strategic initiatives

Create and oversee creative campaigns and content across digital, print and social media.

Coach and develop your team, fostering collaboration and high performance.

Project manage workflows through agile ways of working

This is a contract, full-time role till 23 February 2026 based at our Redfern office with hybrid work arrangements and requires travel to other SGCH office locations including Liverpool, St Leonards and Bonnyrigg as required.

If you are a strategic thinker, a skilled communicator and a natural collaborator, and you are passionate about making a difference in the community housing sector please head to our website https://www.sgch.com.au/join-our-team/ to download the full position description for further details on the role and what’s on offer, or contact [email protected].

How to apply

To apply for this role, please click ‘Quick Apply’ and submit your CV and cover letter addressing the essential requirements below, by 9am Monday 10 November 2025:

Tertiary qualifications in communications or a related field, with extensive experience in integrated communications, media handling, and excellent writing/editing skills.

A current NSW driving licence and a willingness and ability to regularly attend SCGH sites and offices across the region.

Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and develop teams, engage diverse stakeholders, and manage communications in an issues-rich environment.

Strong project management and interpersonal skills, including the ability to anticipate and mitigate risks, and proficiency in relevant software applications.

Proven ability to work with business acumen and a social heart and balance strategic business goals with day-to-day operational needs, and the self-motivation, compassion and resilience to continuously improve and drive the delivery of best outcomes for the business and customers.

What we do

As a Tier 1 provider under the National Regulatory System for Community Housing, SGCH offers subsidised rental housing for people on low to moderate incomes. We are a profit-for-purpose organisation that receives income from rent and reinvests it to deliver maintenance services and increase the supply of social and affordable housing. We balance business acumen with a social heart, strive for operational excellence and foster continuous learning and growth. We embody our ETHIC values and nurture a culture of kindness, respect, and teamwork to drive our mission to provide sustainable, safe, and affordable housing for all.

SGCH is an Equal Opportunity employer. Diversity makes us stronger, and we want an organisation that reflects the communities we serve.