Communications and Advocacy Coordinator
- An ongoing role at 0.8–1.0 FTE, with flexible work arrangements
- Dandenong Location, conveniently close to Dandenong Market
- Inclusive and diverse team environment
wayss is a community-based, not-for-profit organisation working alongside individuals, children and families across south‑east Melbourne and Gippsland to address homelessness, family violence and inequality.
We are seeking a Communications and Advocacy Coordinator to strengthen wayss’ public voice, influence and impact. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, this role plays a pivotal part in shaping how we communicate our work, support advocacy, and contribute to system reform.
This is a hands‑on role that brings together storytelling, strategy and purpose. You will lead internal and external communications, manage social media and digital content, and support the development of policy briefs, position statements and submissions that reflect the lived experience and evidence emerging from our work.
About the role
You will:
- Develop and deliver engaging content across social media, website, EDMs and internal communications
- Translate complex service, policy and lived experience insights into clear, compelling narratives
- Support advocacy through policy briefs, submissions, position statements and campaign materials
- Work closely with the CEO and senior staff to ensure consistent, values‑aligned messaging
- Contribute to sector dialogue on housing, homelessness, family violence and social justice
About you
You bring strong writing skills, sound judgement and a commitment to social justice. You are comfortable moving between practical communications work and policy or advocacy content, and you enjoy working collaboratively across an organisation. Experience in the community sector, advocacy or public policy contexts will be highly regarded.
A current Driver’s Licence, Working with Children Check, and successful completion of pre‑employment screening are required.
What we offer
- An ongoing role at 0.8–1.0 FTE, with flexible work arrangements
- Dandenong location
- Full Time Salary range $110,102 to $114,983 (SCHADS Level 6)
- Professional development and career advancement opportunities
- Inclusive and diverse team environment
- Generous Salary Packaging benefits up to $15,900 per annum
- Five weeks annual leave
- The opportunity to contribute meaningfully to system change and public discourse
Applications
Applications close Monday 4 May, 2026.
Please include a current CV and a covering letter clearly responding to the Key Selection Criteria detailed in the Position Description.
Click ‘Apply’ to be taken to our Careers Portal, where you can view the full Position Description.
Enquiries regarding this position may be directed to Erika on (03) 8764 0707.
Why work with wayss
At wayss, we are:
- Thoughtful and intentional in what we aim to achieve
- Courageous, speaking up when it matters
- Compassionate, inquisitive and non‑judgmental in how we work
- Inclusive and diverse team environment
- Encourages creativity and innovative thinking
wayss is proud to be an inclusive and child safe organisation.
wayss is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to being an organisation that embraces a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion within our workforce and approach to service delivery. We encourage people with lived experience to apply for roles at wayss. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic communities, people of all ages and LGBTIQ people. wayss is a proud Rainbow Tick accredited organisation that welcomes everyone across the LGBTIQ community.Please do not use Internet Explorer 8 or earlier versions.