Redkite supports children with cancer and their families through some of the most challenging moments of their lives. This is a critical leadership role responsible for how that impact is communicated, understood and amplified.
Reporting to the CEO and working closely with the Senior Executive Team, you will define and lead a clear, compelling organisational narrative that strengthens Redkite’s position as both a trusted service provider and a leading voice in the sector.
This is a strategic and hands-on role. You will operate at a senior leadership level while ensuring high-quality delivery across media, content, digital and internal communications.
About the role
As Head of Communications, you will lead the communications strategy aligned to Redkite’s broader organisational priorities, while acting as a trusted advisor to the CEO and senior leaders on positioning, messaging and reputation.
A key focus will be building and delivering a thought leadership and advocacy platform that influences policy, public perception and sector outcomes. You will also elevate Redkite’s voice in the media and support the development of confident, credible spokespeople across the organisation.
Oversight of corporate communications sits within this role, including impact reporting, crisis preparedness and reputation management. You will guide storytelling across all channels, ensuring family stories are shared with care, integrity and consistency.
Working closely with Services and Fundraising, you will provide brand leadership and ensure alignment across the organisation. At the same time, you will lead and develop a small, capable team, fostering strong collaboration and consistent delivery.
About you
You are a senior communications leader with experience operating at executive level in a complex environment with a strong track record in shaping organisational narrative, building influence and delivering strategic communications that drive meaningful impact.
Your writing is a clear strength, with experience across speeches, media, advocacy and high-quality corporate content; exercising sound judgement with confidence, whilst managing reputation, risk and sensitive issues.
Your experience building thought leadership and advocacy initiatives, that influence beyond the organisation, will be important in this role.
You lead with clarity and empathy and take a thoughtful, ethical approach to storytelling, particularly when working with lived experience; and bring a calm, considered approach when navigating change.
Key responsibilities
- Lead the organisation-wide communications strategy, aligned to Redkite’s priorities
- Advise the CEO and Executive on messaging, positioning and reputation
- Deliver thought leadership and advocacy to influence policy and perception
- Drive media engagement and develop credible spokespersons
- Oversee corporate communications, including reporting, issues and crisis management
- Oversee strategic and tailored communications for Redkite family support services
- Ensure clear, consistent and ethical storytelling across all channels
- Maintain brand alignment across Communications, Services and Fundraising
- Manage agency partners to extend capability and impact
- Lead and develop a high-performing team
- Significant experience (7+ years) in senior communications leadership roles within multifaceted organisations
- Proven ability to develop and deliver strategic communications that drive organisational impact
- Exceptional writing and content development skills across media, advocacy and corporate communications
- Demonstrated experience advising and influencing executive-level stakeholders
- Strong track record in media relations, reputation management and handling sensitive issues
- Experience developing thought leadership or advocacy initiatives that influence beyond the organisation
- Ability to lead and develop teams, fostering accountability and strong performance
- Thoughtful and ethical approach to storytelling, particularly when working with lived experience
This is a high-impact leadership role where communications sits at the centre of organisational strategy.
You will work closely with an engaged CEO and leadership team, with real scope to shape how Redkite is seen, heard and understood.
Most importantly, your work will directly contribute to improving outcomes for children with cancer and their families across Australia.
Apply now
If you are ready to contribute your skills to an organisation with a powerful purpose, apply today .
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and must include a cover letter outlining your experience across communications, PR and thought leadership.
For further information or to request a copy of the position description and salary details, please contact: Jakki Travers at jakki.travers@beaumontpeople.com.au
The successful candidate will be required to undertake a National Police Check and Working With Children Check.
Redkite has engaged Beaumont People to recruit this role. All enquiries should be directed to Beaumont People.
Beaumont People believe a diverse workplace is a happy workplace and encourage applications from people of all different backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from CALD backgrounds and people with disabilities. They do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital or parental status. Should you require a reasonable accommodation to be made for your application to be assessed Beaumont People would be more than happy to discuss how that can be arranged.
