Join a purpose-driven organisation making a real difference to the lives of animals and the people who love them.
About the Role
Are you a passionate, strategic and hands-on marketing and communications professional ready to lead a brand with heart?
Animal Welfare League SA (AWL) is looking for an experienced Marketing and Communications Manager to drive meaningful engagement, boost community connection, and deliver results across digital, media, brand, events and campaigns.
This is your opportunity to bring together creativity, data, and purpose – all to help thousands of animals each year find loving homes.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and deliver a modern marketing and communications strategy to support adoptions, donations, social enterprises and advocacy.
- Lead our digital presence across website, social media, content marketing and email campaigns.
- Manage media relations, including proactive PR and communications, acting as a spokesperson when needed.
- Oversee branding, messaging and creative direction across all touchpoints.
- Design and implement donor journeys and supporter communications that build loyalty and trust.
- Use data and analytics to monitor, evaluate and optimise performance.
- Embrace emerging tools including AI and marketing automation to enhance productivity and impact.
- Lead and mentor a small team and collaborate across departments to drive organisation-wide goals.
What We’re Looking For
- Minimum 5+ years' experience in a similar marketing, communications or brand role – ideally in the not-for-profit or social impact space.
- Proven expertise across digital marketing, content creation, email marketing and social media.
- Excellent storytelling, writing and brand development skills.
- Strong understanding of analytics, SEO, campaign reporting and performance tracking.
- Experience with marketing tools and platforms
- CRM and donor communication experience highly regarded.
- Confident working across diverse audiences, channels and stakeholders.
- Knowledge of (or curiosity about) AI tools and marketing automation platforms.
- Passion for animal welfare and a collaborative, values-driven mindset.
What’s on Offer
- A role with purpose and impact – every story you tell supports animals in need.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Opportunities for innovation and professional development.
- A passionate and supportive team environment.
- The chance to shape the future of a respected South Australian charity.
Apply Now
If you’re ready to use your skills to help pets and people across SA, we’d love to hear from you.
Click Apply Now and upload your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your interest in the role.
Applications close 23 June 2025.
