Content Manager

• Full Time, Max Term Contract through to September 2026
• Location: Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane with Work from Home Options!
• Great Salary of $97,000 + Super + NFP Salary Packaging Benefits
• Make a meaningful difference to the lives of Australians in need

Life at Mission Australia

When you join the team at Mission Australia, you become part of a community who are determined to end homelessness and ensure people in need can thrive. United by our Christian purpose and values, we stand together with anyone who needs us, for as long as they need us. Find out more about us and our purpose.

Your Opportunity

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of those who need it most?

Mission Australia is looking for an inspired and creative Content Manager to lead the way in crafting powerful content that amplifies our mission to end homelessness and reduce poverty. In this exciting role, you’ll manage content development across our website, social media (excluding Twitter), video, and SEO, ensuring our brand is consistent, compassionate, and impactful. You’ll collaborate with internal teams to create content that advances our fundraising, marketing, and advocacy goals, while driving social media content, scheduling, and community engagement.

As a leader, you’ll also mentor a talented Social Media and Content Coordinator.. This role can be based in Sydney, Melbourne, or Brisbane and is a 15-month maternity leave contract though to September 2026.

If you’re a strategic storyteller ready to create content that drives social change and empowers communities, we want to hear from you!

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Manage content planning and development in collaboration with
  other stakeholders.
• Develop content that meet business, fundraising and marketing
  objectives.
• Content production including, website content, social media (except
  for Twitter), video and Search Engine Optimisation.
• Manage social media content planning, scheduling and moderation,
  in collaboration with the Social Media and Content Coordinator.
• Develop strong, effective and consultative working relationships with
  key internal stakeholders identify opportunities to improve current processes and procedures including automation of current manual processes.
• Lead and mentor one direct report, the Social Media and Content Coordinator, ensuring high-quality content delivery.

Requirements for success

• 5+ years of experience in developing content plans and copywriting, with strong knowledge of marketing and communications trends.
• Exceptional copywriting, editing, and content creation skills, blending words, design, photography, and videography to drive engagement and action.
• Proven experience with Content Management Systems (Optimizely highly preferred) and digital content production.
• Strong SEO skills to develop strategies that drive traffic and increase online visibility.
• Experience engaging Christian audiences and churches, creating content that resonates with this community desired.
• Strong relationship management skills, with the ability to inspire, negotiate, and collaborate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.

Before starting work with us, you will need to undertake a national police history check, qualifications, and referee checks.

Our culture  

Our innovative and inclusive culture will ensure you feel valued at Mission Australia as you help Australians in need and develop in your career.  

We prioritise the safety and wellbeing of everyone, both within our team and the individuals we serve.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment. We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds; gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion, and sexual orientation to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. So, whoever you are, if you’re skilled and actively support our purpose and values, you would be welcome at Mission Australia.

If you live with disability and require support to submit your application, please email talentattraction@missionaustralia.com.au or visit our Careers page for additional contact details.

We strongly encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. For culturally safe support or assistance with your application, please contact us at Deadlycareers@missionaustralia.com.au  

Find out more about a career with Mission Australia. 

Your benefits

• Rewarding work – every day you know you’re making a real difference
• Not-for-profit salary packaging, reducing your tax (details via AccessPay)
• Free external, confidential counselling and access to chaplaincy support
• Volunteering opportunities 
• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave 
• Extra leave including Mission Australia Thank You Day & Work Anniversary Day off

How to apply

Click ‘Apply’ and send your application today!

As a committed Circle Back Initiative employer, we will respond to your application.

Applications are shortlisted as they are received. Please apply as soon as possible to be considered