Position Title: Head of Brand & Marketing
Status: Full-time
Date: 06/2026
HEAD OF BRAND & MARKETING
Position Description
The Head of Brand & Marketing is a pivotal leadership role shaping how Habitat for Humanity Australia's mission is seen, understood, and supported.
This role is responsible for the brand, marketing, and communications strategy to grow awareness, strengthen reputation, and drive engagement and revenue. As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, this role provides strategic counsel to the CEO, leads the marketing team, and positions Habitat as a leading voice on housing and social impact through integrated campaigns that drive fundraising, partnerships, and program outcomes.
This role is perfect for an experienced, strategic, and purpose-driven marketing leader who wants to contribute to meaningful social impact while driving the growth of a mission-led organisation at scale. This role is based in Sydney and reports to the CEO.
Position: Head of Brand and Marketing
Location: Sydney (Haymarket) with hybrid work options available
Employment: Full-time
Reporting: CEO
Reports: Marketing Team
More about our work
Habitat for Humanity (HFH) is a global not-for-profit founded in 1976, supporting more than 62 million people to build or improve the place they call home. Habitat for Humanity Australia (HFHA) is part of this global network, working locally and in the Asia-Pacific region to deliver practical shelter solutions that create lasting impact.
We are an inclusive, merit-based organisation grounded in faith, guided by four core values: humility, accountability, courage, and kindness. These values shape our culture and how we work – with each other and alongside the communities we serve. Habitat for Humanity Australia (HFHA) is united by a shared vision of a world where everyone has a safe, decent place to live, with a mission to build homes, communities, and hope.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Strategy & Organisational Leadership
Develop and lead an integrated brand, marketing, and communications strategy aligned with organisational priorities to position Habitat as a leading voice.
Provide strategic advice to the CEO and Executive Team on brand positioning, stakeholder engagement, and public visibility.
Lead and develop a high-performing marketing team, fostering a collaborative, innovative, and supportive culture.
Manage team priorities, resource allocation, and external partners to ensure the successful delivery of key initiatives.
Brand, Marketing & Communications
Steward, protect, and grow the Habitat brand, ensuring consistent messaging and visual identity.
Lead the planning and delivery of an annual integrated marketing and communications calendar across multiple channels.
Drive audience acquisition, engagement, retention, and revenue growth through targeted initiatives that support fundraising, programs, and strategic partnerships.
Oversee digital and content performance across owned, earned, and paid channels.
Lead media relations, PR, and thought leadership strategies to increase Habitat’s visibility, supporting with executive communications and advocacy initiatives.
Performance, Governance & Reporting
Ensure marketing activities are measurable, data-informed, and aligned with organisational objectives and key performance indicators.
Manage the brand and marketing budget, providing regular performance reporting and insights to the Executive Team and Board.
Ensure marketing initiatives are delivered in line with safeguarding standards, organisational policies, and relevant regulatory requirements.
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Qualifications and Training:
Tertiary qualifications in brand, marketing, communications, or a related discipline.
Relevant professional development in marketing and/or leadership.
Knowledge & Experience
Essential:
10+ years’ experience in senior marketing roles, including experience leading teams and functions.
Proven success leading integrated campaigns across multiple channels, delivering measurable growth in audience, engagement, and revenue.
Ability to shape and elevate brand positioning through media, PR, and thought leadership.
Strong commercial capability with experience managing budgets and using data to improve marketing performance and outcomes.
Executive influencing skills, with the ability to translate strategy into action.
Experience developing and leading high-performing teams in dynamic environments.
A values-led leader: demonstrating kindness, accountability, courage, and humility.
Desirable:
Experience in not-for-profit, housing, community, or social impact sectors.
Experience leading fundraising, partnerships, or advocacy through marketing.
Understanding of safeguarding principles in marketing and communications.
Habitat’s Statement of Expectations surrounding Safeguarding
Habitat for Humanity requires that all employees take seriously their ethical responsibilities to safeguarding our intended beneficiaries, their communities, and all those with whom we work. Managers at all levels have responsibilities to support and develop systems that create and maintain an environment that prevents harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse; safeguards the rights of beneficiaries and community members (especially children); and promotes the implementation of Habitat for Humanity’s code of conduct.
All employees must:
- Uphold ethical standards and demonstrate professional integrity.
- Adhere to all safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring the safety and well-being of children and vulnerable adults in all aspects of service delivery.
- Identify and report any safeguarding concerns in line with the organisation’s protocols.
- Uphold commitment to continuous learning and adapting to updated safeguarding policies and procedures.
Roles within Habitat for Humanity may involve different levels of direct or indirect exposure to vulnerable groups. The level of safeguarding measures required depends on the nature of the role. This is a Low Exposure Role: This role has minimal or no direct contact with vulnerable individuals but still requires safeguarding compliance and training.
How to apply:
Please send your CV and cover letter to Beth at [email protected] the subject line: Head of Brand & Marketing Applicant.
Applications close:
5pm, Friday 3 July, 2026.