Work at Dementia Australia and be part of a passionate team committed to making a difference. We value our people and are proud to offer flexibility, extra leave entitlements, attractive salary packaging options and employee support programs.
About the role
Full-time permanent position, based in either Melbourne, Brisbane or Sydney. Reporting directly to the General Manager Communications, you will be responsible for the following:
- Implement and refine a comprehensive content strategy aligned with Dementia Australia's strategic priorities
- Lead thought leadership and enterprise editorial strategy, translating living experience, research and organisational expertise into authoritative and impactful content
- Lead content strategy and development across organic social media, major campaigns and projects, including Dementia Action Week and podcast initiatives
- Identify audience needs and content opportunities using research, search behaviour, emerging trends and content performance insights
- Develop audience-focused content strategies that improve the discoverability, relevance and reach of Dementia Australia's information and expertise
- Champion the voice of people living with dementia, ensuring content is accessible, respectful, accurate and sensitive to the needs of people living with dementia and their carers
- Oversee content governance, standards and shared content resources to drive quality, consistency and alignment across channels
- Establish and lead content performance measurement, using insights to optimise content, demonstrate impact and support continuous improvement
What is in it for you?
Salary benefits: We offer all employees the opportunity to salary package up to $15,900 each year for living expenses and up to $2,650 each year for meal and entertainment benefits.
Leave allowances: In addition to your annual leave allowance, we offer one day of paid birthday or day of significance leave, paid days off during our end of year closure period (if these fall within your regular work days), enhanced personal leave and extended parental leave for all parents. You will also receive 17.5% annual leave loading and the option to purchase additional leave
Work/life balance: Flexible, hybrid work arrangements (2 days in the office, 3 from home).
Employee benefits: Access to discounts and savings at over 450 retailers across Australia, wellbeing programs and free, confidential counselling for you and your family. Access to continuous professional development, staff recognition programs, a paid volunteering day and paid study leave.
About you
To be successful in this role, we are looking for someone with the following:
1. Tertiary qualifications in media, communications or a related discipline
2. Minimum of 7 years of experience in content strategy, editorial strategy, communications or related disciplines including development, and execution, with a strong focus on digital marketing and audience engagement
3. Demonstrated experience using audience insights, digital performance data and contemporary content practices, including SEO, emerging technologies and AI-enabled approaches, to improve content effectiveness and audience outcomes
4. Demonstrated ability to translate complex evidence, research or subject matter expertise into clear, authoritative and audience-relevant content
5. Demonstrated experience influencing senior stakeholders and working across multidisciplinary teams to deliver organisation-wide content priorities
6. Demonstrated experience working collaboratively in complex environments
Our values are informed by the voices of people impacted by dementia.
- Living Experience
- Inclusive
- Empowering
To find out more about our ALICE principles see link here: https://www.dementia.org.au/about-us/alice-stronger-voice-together
About us
Dementia Australia is the national peak body and source of trusted information, education and services for the over 446,500 Australians living with dementia, and the almost 1.7 million people involved in their care. We advocate for positive change and support vital research. We are here to support people impacted by dementia, and to enable them to live as well as possible. Our commitment to a shared set of values shapes our decisions, actions and behaviours towards achieving our core purpose and strategic priorities.
For specific role enquiries, please contact ***********@dementia.org.au
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Content Strategy Manager in Melbourne employer: Dementia Australia
At Dementia Australia, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that champions diversity, equity, and inclusion. Located in North Ryde, NSW, our supportive work culture offers flexible arrangements, generous leave entitlements, and a commitment to employee growth through continuous professional development. Join us in making a meaningful impact while enjoying attractive salary packaging options and a range of wellbeing programs designed to support you and your family.
