About the role
Reporting to the General Manager Corporate Affairs, the Head of Communications & Engagement provides strategic leadership across communications, brand, media, content and community engagement. Leading a team of specialists, you will lead the organisation’s communications, build relationships with key stakeholders, help amplify the experiences of people affected by blood cancer and increase awareness of our health services, advocacy and research.
What You'll Be Doing
- Lead the organisation’s communications and engagement strategy
- Increase awareness of blood cancer and the Leukaemia Foundation’s work
- Build relationships with stakeholders, including partners and communities
- Lead campaigns, content, media and advocacy activities
- Advise leaders on communications and reputational issues
- Use data and feedback to improve communication outcomes
- Lead and develop the team
Our Values in Action
Care Deeply
You ensure the experiences of people affected by blood cancer inform our communications, campaigns and advocacy, helping us tell authentic stories and build trust with our community.
Be Bold
You identify opportunities to raise awareness of blood cancer, strengthen the Foundation's visibility and position us as a trusted voice with media, government and the community.
Make it Count
You use data, feedback and insight to understand what works, measure success and continually improve how we engage our audiences.
What You'll Bring
- Senior leadership experience in communications or corporate affairs
- Experience developing and delivering communication strategies
- Experience managing brand, reputation and stakeholder relationships
- Strong communication, influencing and relationship building skills
- Sound judgement and experience leading through complexity and change
- Ability to use data and insights to evaluate and improve results.
For a detailed overview of responsibilities, selection criteria and requirements, email recruitment@leukaemia.org.au
Why join us
This is an opportunity to lead a critical function at one of Australia's most respected not-for-profit organisations. You'll lead the organisation’s communications and engagement function, helping more Australians understand blood cancer and access support when they need it most.
- Work from home up to 40% of your work week
- Salary packaging up to $15,900 + $2650 meals & entertainment
- Paid parental leave
- Learning and development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program
- Purpose-driven culture focused on connection, growth and impact
Ready to make an Impact?
Submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience leading strategic communications, stakeholder engagement and reputation management initiatives.
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: COB 9 October 2026
Don't delay - apply today! We may shortlist and appoint prior to the closing date. Successful applicants will undergo reference, police, and VEVO checks.
Leukaemia Foundation is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that continues to reflect the community we support. We strongly encourage people from all cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
