We’re looking for a passionate, energetic Digital Marketing Manager who is keen to put their gifts and talents to work to help design and deliver inspiring social media and digital campaigns that encourage supporters to contribute to the incredible work of our mission partners in Australia and overseas.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Digital Marketing Manager is a fixed-term opportunity to help lead Catholic Mission’s digital presence during a period of parental leave. This position plays a key part in shaping how Catholic Mission engages and connects with audiences across its digital channels.

In this role, you will provide strategic oversight and delivery across Catholic Mission’s digital channels, including social media, website, digital advertising, and email marketing. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of contemporary digital marketing tools and the ability to plan and implement integrated digital strategies, oversee channel performance, and guide campaigns from concept through to execution to grow reach, engagement, and impact.

Working closely with internal teams, and external stakeholders, you will collaborate to translate mission priorities into effective digital activity. You will also be an active contributor within the Communications and Digital Team as it evolves and strives to meet the needs of our mission partners and projects.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE

We’re seeking an ideal candidate who embodies the following attributes, making this opportunity truly enticing for an experienced passionate individual:

• Inspiring Mission Advocate: You understand and deeply value the role of the Catholic Church in mission and your enthusiasm is infectious. You can ignite the passion of supporters to donate to our impactful programs both in Australia and worldwide.

• Exceptional Communicator: You know how to sell an idea because you’re passionate about what it represents. Your communication skills are exceptional, spanning various mediums. You have the power to motivate people to engage in our meaningful work through compelling storytelling and persuasive communication. You have solid stakeholder management skills with the ability to work collaboratively across a broad spectrum of stakeholders.

• Essential Credentials:
  • Tertiary qualifications in communications and/or digital marketing are vital for success in this role.
  • Demonstrated experience (5+ years) in digital marketing, including delivery of multi-channel campaigns across paid advertising, email, social media, content, and web platforms.
  • Strong digital marketing strategy capability, including planning, executing, and optimising integrated digital campaigns aligned to organisational objectives.
  • Awareness of current social media trends and a willingness to keep up to date with latest news, tools, applications and social media best practices and technologies, and relevant legislation.
  • Hands-on experience with CRM and marketing automation platforms, such as Salesforce Marketing Cloud or similar, including audience segmentation, journeys, and performance optimisation.
  • Proven experience managing digital advertising, including Google Ads (paid and grant), Meta advertising, and display campaigns, with a focus on performance, optimisation, and return on investment.
  • Demonstrated experience working with web development and graphic design in optimising social media and marketing campaigns.
  • High level capability in data and analytics, including Google Analytics, conversion tracking, and reporting on digital performance to inform decision-making.
  • Strong content and creative oversight skills, including briefing, reviewing, and optimising digital content (copy, imagery, video, and design) for use across digital channels.
  • Experience managing and optimising websites and digital platforms, including CMS environments such as WordPress and fundraising or eCommerce platforms

• Your Characteristics
• Enthusiastic, resilient, adaptable, and energetic.
• Team player with the ability to collaborate with (and lead collaboration of) others.
• Learning mindset with commitment to bringing best practice in digital marketing to CM.
• Self-motivated and works autonomously, using initiative when required, with a disciplined and determined approach.

• Australian Work Eligibility

AS A PART OF THE TEAM…

• You will have the opportunity to be mentored by and work collaboratively with an experienced director.
• You will have director support with 1:1 meetings and team meetings.
• You will get to participate in professional development and networking opportunities.
• You will have access to flexible working arrangements with hybrid office/WFH options.
• You will enjoy a caring and supportive environment – both within our team and the organisation.
• You will be gifted leave (over Christmas and New Year).
• You will have access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

ABOUT CATHOLIC MISSION

Catholic Mission is the Australian agency of the international Pontifical Mission Societies. As the Pope’s international mission agency, we respond to the call to love God and to love our neighbour by forming individuals and communities as missionary disciples of Jesus who share their faith in action and through prayer.  For over 100 years in Australia, and 200 years globally as a part of the Pontifical Mission Societies, Catholic Mission has been working to support children, communities, and Church leaders by partnering with missionaries in Australia and around the world.

NEXT STEPS

For information about Catholic Mission, please refer to: https://youtu.be/gOK5JiZaeN0

To apply, send your cover letter and resume to [email protected] as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed on an immediate basis. Applicants without Australian employment eligibility will not be considered.

Please note:

• The successful applicant is subject to a National Criminal History Check and a Working with Children
• Only those selected for an interview will be contacted, usually within two weeks of the closing date.