Max term Full-time contract until 6th April 2027
Location: Flexible State location with Hybrid WFH options
Great Salary starting at $130K Base Salary + 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 advocate for a fairer Australia, to meet the growing needs of people across the country. Together we’re building hope and possibility for all. Find out more about us and our purpose.
Your Opportunity
We are looking for a creative, strategic and highly organised Brand Manager to lead the ongoing management and optimisation of Mission Australia’s brand. As Brand Manager, you will ensure our brand is clearly understood, consistently expressed, and effectively support our mission across the organisation. You will play an important role in shaping how Mission Australia is seen and experienced by the people we serve, our partners, and the wider public.
Working across a complex, purpose-driven organisation, you will bring insight and strong brand leadership to multiple initiatives. You will review the current brand landscape, using research and insights to identify opportunities for development, creating clear priorities and practical action plans. You’ll develop strong briefs, manage agency partners, oversee research and tender processes, and guide the effective application of brand strategy across the organisation. This role is ideal for an experienced brand professional who has led complex brands and is ready to make a meaningful impact on how Mission Australia is recognised and trusted nationwide.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
Lead the ongoing review and optimisation of Mission Australia’s brand using research and insights.
Translate insights into clear briefs, recommendations, and practical action plans.
Manage agencies, tenders, and external research and creative partners.
Guide the development and application of brand strategy across the organisation from messaging to creative application
Facilitate consultations with senior leaders and stakeholders.
Monitor brand performance and ensure consistent application across all channels.
Oversee brand governance, approval and brand standards.
Requirements for Success
Significant senior-level experience (5-7+ years) in brand management within a complex environment
Proven experience leading brand research and audits
Demonstrated experience managing a complex or high-profile brand
Experience managing agencies, research projects and creative partners
Excellent stakeholder engagement skills
Ability to work independently in complex environments and manage multiple priorities.
Before starting work with us, you will need to undertake a national police history check, qualifications, and referee checks, and have a clearance to work with children/vulnerable people.
Your benefits
To ensure our employees feel valued, empowered, and celebrated, we provide a range of employee benefits including:
Rewarding work – every day you know you’re making a real difference
Not-for-profit salary packaging, reducing your tax (details via Access Pay)
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
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.
How to apply
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Applications are shortlisted as they are received. Please apply as soon as possible to be considered. Thank you