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Be part of our incredible team.

Want to help people in need? Want to truly make a difference and help change the lives of people doing it tough? Then GIVIT is perfect for you.

When you join the GIVIT team you become part of the GIVIT Family. We look for people who value kindness and empathy; act with integrity and respect as well as support all without judgement, discrimination or bias. If you are looking for a workplace that values your life experiences, passion and desire to make a real difference in local communities and in Australian lives, then you belong in the GIVIT Family.

Current Positions

Victorian State Manager

Social Media and Content Specialist

Victorian State Manager - Community & Government Engagement

Make a real difference in Victorian communities working for a national not-for-profit.

  • 100% remote role with travel throughout Victoria.
  • Full time permanent with flexible arrangements available.
  • Salary + super + leave loading + NFP salary packaging.

View position description | View Seek ad

Your varied work week will see you raising GIVIT's profile in Victoria, building relationships with government agencies, charities and community donors, while also driving and securing donations of goods and funding to meet disaster recovery and charity needs. You’ll also oversee GIVIT's Victorian Disaster Recovery Service contract with the Victorian Government ensuring all donated offers of goods and services are managed effectively to meet genuine need after natural disasters.

In this role you will:

  • Report to the National Manager based in Brisbane.
  • Establish and maintain strong and effective relationships with state and local government, recovery agencies, charity networks and corporate donors.
  • Understand the use extensively the donation management platform which is central to GIVIT’s success.
  • Ensure you meet all agreed Victorian service level agreements including key performance measures and all reporting obligations.
  • Identify opportunities for ensuring the sustainability of GIVIT services.
  • Act as media spokesperson and represent GIVIT in a variety of settings, including media opportunities, public forums, events and conferences.
  • Work with GIVIT's Marketing and Communication team to raise awareness of GIVIT's day to day impact and GIVIT's Disaster Recovery Donation Management Service.

Skills and experience you possess:

  • Key stakeholder relations are your thing.
  • Exceptional reporting skills, you know the importance of outstanding, accurate and timely reports.
  • Next level organisational skills, show us your proven capacity in planning, implementing, reviewing and achieving project goals and objectives.
  • Excellent communication skills to communicate effectively to a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
  • Expertise in managing government contracted services and commitments.
  • Skills to be a competent and effective media spokesperson and confident public speaker.
  • Ability to work under pressure and maintain composure in fast paced environments.
  • Tertiary qualifications and/or extensive experience in Emergency Management (Recovery), Community Development/Social Services or similar discipline. 

What's on offer for you?

  • Genuine flexible work arrangements.
  • Enormous job satisfaction knowing the tangible difference you make every day to people in need.
  • Salary packaging (up to $15,900) to increase your take-home pay.
  • Enjoy the potential tax savings of a Novated Lease.
  • Ongoing training & development, you have full access to GO1 learning platform.
  • A passionate, fun team culture. We love celebrating each other’s wins.
  • Career opportunities – as a small team you have access to a wide range of responsibilities.
  • Work amongst a team that’s committed to wellness, diversity, inclusion and sustainability.

Interested? Here's how to apply

Read the full position description, then apply via Seek with your resume and an amazing cover letter demonstrating your suitability for the role as per the position description. If you have any questions, please contact hr@givit.org.au.

 

 

Social Media and Content Specialist

Bring your love of storytelling and social media strategy to GIVIT.

  • Brisbane HQ with hybrid work model.
  • Full time permanent.
  • Base salary + super + leave loading + NFP salary packaging.
  • Make a difference every day in the lives of people doing it tough.

View position description | View Seek ad

You’re a strategic and creative content specialist, with a passion for storytelling and inspiring an audience to create positive social change. You want to work somewhere that aligns with your values and you’re excited by the chance to drive the social media strategy for one of Australia’s most innovative not-for-profits.  

In this role you will champion and execute an engaging social media strategy, while also collaborating in the planning and executing of GIVIT’s SEO and email marketing calendars. You have experience delivering big-hearted engaging copy that converts across a variety of channels. You thrive in a creative, dynamic environment where you can use your talents to make a genuine positive impact in people’s lives. 

 

Does this sound like you?

  • You love writing, and you’re a skilled communicator and storyteller across digital channels. 
  • You have a strong understanding of how to set, plan, schedule and execute a social media strategy and calendar.  
  • You’re data-driven, and know how to interpret data and use insights to inform and optimise content. 
  • You’re a skilled collaborator that works well both autonomously and as part of a team. 
  • You’re used to managing multiple projects, and planning and prioritising to meet deadlines. 
  • You balance your creativity and innovation with strong attention detail. 

What you'll be doing

  • End-to-end responsibility for GIVIT’s social media channels, including strategy, planning, content creation, budget management, influencer coordination and reporting. 
  • Coordinate and execute content plans across channels, including a social media and EDM calendar. 
  • Create high quality, big hearted, engaging written content for multiple channels including social media, website, EDMs and other channels. 
  • Work with other team members to deliver a range of assets including video, photography, graphics. 
  • Collate content from various sources to craft compelling, engaging stories that detail GIVIT’s impact in the community. 
  • Report, identify and implement continuous optimisations to improve the quality and depth of written content across all GIVIT’s channels. 

What skills you bring to the role

  • You have a tertiary qualification in communications, marketing, digital or related field.
  • You have at least 4 years’ relevant experience, with a portfolio of work to demonstrate your experience. 
  • You have demonstrated experience in social media, with a portfolio of content that showcases creativity and an understanding of social media trends. 
  • Experience using email marketing software to create and send EDMs is desirable but not essential.

What's on offer for you?

  • Genuine flexible work arrangements, including hours and hybrid model for everyone.Enormous job satisfaction working for one of Australia’s most exciting and innovative not-for-profits, and knowing the tangible difference you’re making every day to people in need. 
  • Salary packaging (up to $15,900) to increase your take-home pay. 
  • Enjoy the potential tax savings of a Novated Lease. 
  • Ongoing training & development, you have full access to GO1 learning platform. 
  • A passionate, fun team culture. We’re a values-driven organisation and we love celebrating each other’s wins. 
  • Career opportunities – as a small team you have access to a wide range of responsibilities. 
  • Work amongst a team that’s committed to wellness, diversity, inclusion and sustainability. 

Interested? Here's how to apply

Shortlisting will commence Wednesday 21 August 2024. Read the full position description, then apply via Seek with your resume and an amazing cover letter demonstrating your suitability for the role as per the position description. If you have any questions, please contact hr@givit.org.au.

GIVIT is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Those from minority or marginalised communities are particularly encouraged to apply. This includes but is not limited to people with a lived experience of mental ill health, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, LGBTQIA+ people, and people with disabilities.

 

Have you also considered volunteering?

If you don't see a role for you, but you still want to be part of the GIVIT team, volunteering might be your best bet!

Our volunteers are vital to the ongoing success of GIVIT. You will love working with our amazing GIVIT team and we offer a flexible commitment. Volunteering your time not only helps us but is so rewarding for you too, expanding your skills and experience. It feels good to give, you will meet amazing likeminded people and discover hidden talents of your own. Volunteering at GIVIT means you can make a huge difference to a person in need.

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