We are offering a full-time 12-month contract position, working in a flexible environment, built around the diversity of our team and their needs. A competitive salary commensurate with the not-for-profit sector is offered together with a broad range of wellbeing benefits.

What we are looking for 

We’re looking for a creative, strategic and highly organised brand and content leader to drive cohesive, impactful brand expression across all channels. You’re someone who blends big‑picture thinking with hands‑on delivery, and who can guide a team to produce exceptional work while keeping our brand consistent, compelling and child‑focused. 

You’ll thrive in a busy environment, enjoy collaborating across teams, and feel confident making decisions, giving constructive feedback, and elevating content quality. Most importantly, you’re passionate about using creativity and storytelling to help UNICEF Australia connect with supporters and drive impact for children.

Your day will include

• Leading and optimising UNICEF Australia’s brand and content strategy across all channels, ensuring alignment with organisational and brand priorities
• Managing and coaching a high‑performing content team (Content & Communications Lead, Graphic Design Specialist, Content Producers), including workflow planning, feedback and development
• Reviewing and approving content across digital and offline channels — blogs, print publications, web pages, multimedia content, and other creative assets — ensuring brand tone, quality and consistency
• Acting as key brand guardian and champion across the organisation, advising on tone of voice, creative direction, brand consistency and ethical standards
• Leading creative and media briefs with our external agency partners, attending WIPs, providing clear feedback, and ensuring alignment across stakeholders 
• Collaborating with teams across Fundraising, Advocacy, Programs, and beyond to develop content that meets organisational and campaign priorities 
• Reviewing competitor and partner content, identifying opportunities to enhance our own approach and stay relevant to audiences  
• Supporting project meetings, identifying gaps or risks, and helping the organisation deliver impactful, brand‑aligned content at pace

We would like you to have the following skills and experience

• Significant experience in brand, content, communications or marketing roles, ideally in a complex organisation
• Proven ability to lead, manage and develop a creative/content team, with strong delegation and coaching skills
• Strong editorial judgement and the ability to review, refine and approve content across multiple formats and channels 
• Deep understanding of brand guidelines, tone of voice, and what makes content engaging, ethical and audience‑centred 
• Experience providing clear creative feedback and ensuring consistency across internal and external content creators 
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, balance priorities and deliver high‑quality work in fast‑paced environments 
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, able to influence and bring people on the brand and content journey 
• Experience working with creative or media agencies, including writing briefs and managing feedback loops
• A collaborative approach and a passion for creativity, innovation, and continuous improvement 
• An understanding of human rights, international development or social impact (highly desirable)

What will it feel like to work at UNICEF Australia

• An environment and culture built on the importance of teamwork, collaboration and shared purpose
• Sector leading salary packaging and a competitive salary commensurate with the NFP sector
• A flexible work environment with balance between home and office work, which puts the wellbeing of our staff at the centre of our decision making
• A positive and values-driven work culture which celebrates our achievements and recognises our teams
• A wellbeing package which includes such things as access to Birthday leave, EAP (Employee Assistance Program), nutrition, exercise, financial and legal support
• Commitment to our child-first philosophy with generous paid parental leave and offering 
• The opportunity to support a global impactful cause and make a difference for every child 

How To Apply

To apply for this fantastic opportunity please select "Apply" and submit the following documents in PDF format:
 

• Your Cover Letter, outlining your relevant experience and highlighting a summary of your strengths
• Your CV 

For further information on this position, please be in touch with our People & Culture Team: recruitment@unicef.org.au.

We welcome you to contact us to discuss any requirements that will ensure you can participate fully in our recruitment experience. 
 
Applications for this position close Sunday 22nd February 2026.
 
All applicants are required to be legally entitled to work in Australia. UNICEF Australia has a zero-tolerance approach to abuse and exploitation and adheres to strict safeguarding principles. All successful candidates will be required to undergo rigorous background checks (including National Police Check and Working with Children Check) and sign and abide by our Code of Conduct on Child Safeguarding & Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse.

UNICEF Australia is committed to ensure all our People, from any background, feel heard, considered, and able to contribute to their full potential. We are striving to build a truly inclusive workplace, one that our team feel they can bring their best self to work and is reflective of the wider community that we serve.