Digital Marketing Lead

Are you seeking a meaningful role that uses your creative and digital marketing skills for good?

You could be Tearfund’s new Digital Marketing Lead

• An opportunity to work with one of Australia’s most-loved international development agencies
• Use your marketing skills to lead the strategy and execution of Tearfund’s digital content and marketing – equipping and inspiring Christians in Australia to make biblically shaped responses to poverty, grounded in faith and action.
• Bring creative insight and data-driven thinking to grow Tearfund’s digital presence, expand our reach, and strengthen engagement across giving, advocacy, and prayer.

About the role

When you are successful in this role, you’ll have the joy of achieving real impact by growing Tearfund’s digital presence and connecting more Australians with stories of hope, justice and transformation.

As Digital Marketing Lead, you will lead the strategy and execution of Tearfund’s digital content and marketing – equipping and inspiring Christians in Australia to make biblically shaped responses to poverty, grounded in faith and action. You’ll play a key role in translating Tearfund’s campaign messaging into compelling, fit-for-purpose digital content across channels like social media, email and web.

Along the way, you’ll grow your skills in strategy, innovation and digital leadership – working within a passionate, collaborative team committed to seeing all people achieve their God-given potential.

This full-time role will play a critical part in Tearfund’s Communications and Marketing Team, contributing to Tearfund’s mission to end poverty through faithful partnership and courageous storytelling.

For the full Position Description including the closing date, please refer to the listing on our careers page here.

Position Location:  

A mix of in office at Blackburn, Melbourne (with hybrid possibilities depending on business needs)

About Tearfund:

Tearfund partners with Christians in Australia and around the world as changemakers to tackle the root causes of poverty, release hope, champion justice and equip communities to flourish. 

To work at Tearfund is to live out your vocation; a space where your faith, passion for justice and skills intersect. Tearfund offers you the opportunity to use your professional skills and expertise as a partner in tackling the root causes of poverty, releasing hope, championing justice and equipping communities to flourish. As part of the Tearfund team, you are part of a movement which works toward a just and compassionate world in which all people can achieve their God-given potential. 

Tearfund offers a friendly and flexible work environment, generous salary packaging benefits, and the opportunity to grow and explore in your faith and justice journey.

What you will need:

• An active Christian faith and strong commitment to Tearfund’s Christian mission, values and ethos
• 5+ years’ experience in digital marketing and campaign management, with a proven track record of delivering strong results. 
• Deep understanding of digital advertising and performance marketing. You know how to create, manage and optimise paid campaigns across platforms like Meta, Google and Microsoft, and how to interpret performance data to improve ROI.
• You are a digital content creator. You know how to craft content that cuts through online, whether it’s an Instagram reel, infographic, or short-form video script. You have a strong grasp of what works on each platform and how to adapt messages to suit. 
• You’re a digital thinker who knows how to translate and shape key messages and existing case studies into engaging content across social, email and web.
• Creative thinker and fresh energy. You bring originality and bold thinking to your work, always looking for new ways to cut through the noise. You’re not afraid to try something different, test ideas, and push boundaries to create content and campaigns that inspire action.
• You are data driven. You get energised by seeing results, demonstrated by measuring, monitoring and reporting on Google analytics, social media and email analytics.  
• You stay up to date with digital trends and emerging technologies, including AI and how its impact on areas like SEO . You’re curious about new tools and how they can enhance content creation and campaign performance. 
• Outstanding self-management skills with a track record of demonstrating a capacity for learning, flexibility and resilience.
• Ability to work proactively, independently as well as collaboratively. Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.

How to apply:

To apply, send us your CV to people@tearfund.org.au

In a short cover letter or video, tell us:

• Why Tearfund? How do your values align with ours?
• Why the role resonates with you
• How your experience aligns with the role requirements in the position description

NOTE: Short-listing of candidates will commence prior to the closure of this role, so please do not delay submitting your application.

Enquiries: Please contact Gerry Joeng on Ph: 03 9264 7000

Tearfund Australia’s recruitment and selection procedures and checks reflect our commitment to the well-being and protection of children and vulnerable adults. Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, such as a National Police Check and/or a Working With Children Check. You also need to have the right to work in Australia and the ability to speak English well.

We seek to be a diverse workplace, in which people of many cultural and linguistic backgrounds, genders, ages and abilities work together and are equally appreciated and respected. People with disabilities and neurodiverse abilities, are encouraged to apply for Tearfund roles and can receive assistance with aspects of the recruitment process, by contacting our People and Culture Partner, Stephanie via people@tearfund.org.au or on 03 9264 7000.  (If you would like to submit a video application, please let us know and share your video using using your platform of choice (e.g.. Google Drive, Dropbox, social media link etc).

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