General Manager, Corporate Affairs

Make a real difference
Be part of one of Victoria’s leading not-for-profits and help create meaningful change in the community every day.

Location

Box Hill

Work type

Full-time, Ongoing

Salary

Competitive Salary + Tax reducing salary package

Working model

Hybrid

A little bit about you
You are an experienced senior leader across corporate affairs functions that includes communications, public affairs, media and marketing. You will have advised CEO’s executive teams and senior leaders on issues management, media and public relations and a range of stakeholder matters that underpin reputation and organisational brand.
You will be able to demonstrate strong knowledge of contemporary corporate communications, media, marketing, brand and digital practices and your ability to influence outcomes based on strong relationships and sound judgement.
Commensurate with a position at this level you will have exceptional written and verbal communications skills including executive counsel, media messaging, speeches, briefings and more complex organisational communications.
As a trusted senior leader and advisor, you will:

Lead the Corporate Affairs portfolio in alignment with the organisational strategy, mission and values.
Translate organisational strategic priorities into portfolio plans, measures of success, resourcing priories and accountable delivery
Establish clear issues-management and escalation arrangements for significant reputational matters and support coordinated organisational responses.
Ensure brand is consistently and appropriately represented across organisational portfolios, campaigns, channels, publications, digital platforms and stakeholder touchpoints.
Provide strategic oversight of digital strategy, websites, social media, content, user experience, SEO/GEO and digital measurement.
Ensure brand is consistently and appropriately represented across organisational portfolios, campaigns, channels, publications, digital platforms and stakeholder touchpoints.
Build strong relationships with all your stakeholders.

You will apply your business acumen and knowledge of the business and industry to advance organisational goals; create a climate where people are motivated to achieve objectives; seek ways to improve processes and outcomes for clients in line with SVDP’s Mission and Values; gain the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity and authenticity.

About the role
The role is a trusted adviser to the Chief Executive Officer and senior leaders on reputation, issues management, media, stakeholder engagement, advocacy and brand. It is accountable for the development and delivery of a centralised Corporate Affairs and Marketing & Communications plan aligned with the 2026–2030 Strategic Plan, ensuring priorities are coordinated across functions, audiences and channels and that activity is focused on measurable organisational impact.
A key focus of the role is to move the function from a predominantly reactive and channel-led model to an integrated, audience- and outcome-led approach; strengthen enterprise brand stewardship; strengthen collaboration with Fundraising and other portfolios; improve planning, prioritisation and resource management; and build a high-performing Corporate Affairs team.
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Why join Vinnies?

Not for profit salary packaging – increases your take-home pay
Make an impact – support over 300,000 Victorians each year
Flexible work options – including hybrid opportunities (where applicable)
Supportive culture – family-friendly and values-driven
Purpose-led work – contribute to social justice every day

About us
For more than 170 years the St Vincent de Paul Society Victoria has been providing practical and compassionate support to people across Victoria who are doing it tough, whether that's struggling to put food on the table, pay for essentials, keep children at school, or keep a roof over their head. We help people from crisis through to rebuilding their lives with stability, dignity and hope. We believe every human life has inherent worth.
The St Vincent de Paul Society and its wide network of members and volunteers provide practical frontline support, advocacy and friendship for the most vulnerable members of our community. Key services include home visitation; Vinnies Shops; youth programs; soup vans; assistance for asylum seekers and refugees; education and tutoring; and professional accommodation and health services through VincentCare and community and social housing through VincentCare Community Housing. The St Vincent de Paul Society in Victoria has more than 11,000+ members and volunteers. Internationally, the Society operates in 149 countries and more than 950,000 members.

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How to apply
If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, we’d love to hear from you.
Please submit:

Your CV
A short cover letter outlining your suitability

Applications close: 25th October 2026
Please note: applications will be reviewed as they are received and the role may close earlier. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
Important information

Pre-employment checks are required (including National Police Check, Working With Children Check and right to work)
We are committed to child safety
We value diversity and inclusion and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all backgrounds

No agencies please.

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