Marketing Project Manager
Marketing Project Manager
Posted
13-Jul-2025
Location
Sydney
Sector
Charities
Salary
Work Type
Contract
Reference
3934206
The Smith Family
is currently seeking a passionate and strategic Special Projects Manager – Child Sponsorship & Retention
to lead and deliver key initiatives that enhance the experience and impact of our child sponsorship program and supporter retention activities.
This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned marketing and project management professional who thrives on leading cross-functional teams, shaping strategy and driving lasting change in the lives of children and their families.
About The Smith Family
For over 100 years, The Smith Family has been unlocking opportunities for young Australians in need through education. With a strong reputation, national footprint and innovative, research-driven programs, we help thousands of children each year break the cycle of disadvantage.
Working with us means you’ll be part of a high-performing and compassionate team committed to making a measurable difference in children’s lives.
About the Role
Reporting to the Group Manager, Individual Giving, this key role will lead the development and delivery of major strategic and marketing initiatives that support the ongoing growth and success of our flagship Child Sponsorship program and wider supporter retention strategy.
You’ll work closely with stakeholders across marketing, sponsorship, and fundraising to scope, manage and evaluate projects from end to end—delivering impact, innovation and alignment with our five-year strategic plan.
What You’ll Be Doing
You’re a natural leader, a strategic thinker and a skilled communicator who brings a calm and collaborative approach to complex projects. You know how to engage stakeholders, juggle multiple deadlines and inspire great results.
You will bring:
Apply Now
If you’re ready to put your skills to work in a role that delivers impact far beyond a bottom line, apply today by submitting your CV and a short cover letter telling us why you are the right person for this role.
For more information, or a confidential discussion, contact Jakki Travers at Beaumont People: jakki.travers@beaumontpeople.com.au or 02 9093 4923
Applications will be reviewed as they’re received
Beaumont People have been engaged to recruit this role. Please direct all enquiries to Beaumont People.
Beaumont People believes 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.
This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned marketing and project management professional who thrives on leading cross-functional teams, shaping strategy and driving lasting change in the lives of children and their families.
About The Smith Family
For over 100 years, The Smith Family has been unlocking opportunities for young Australians in need through education. With a strong reputation, national footprint and innovative, research-driven programs, we help thousands of children each year break the cycle of disadvantage.
Working with us means you’ll be part of a high-performing and compassionate team committed to making a measurable difference in children’s lives.
About the Role
Reporting to the Group Manager, Individual Giving, this key role will lead the development and delivery of major strategic and marketing initiatives that support the ongoing growth and success of our flagship Child Sponsorship program and wider supporter retention strategy.
You’ll work closely with stakeholders across marketing, sponsorship, and fundraising to scope, manage and evaluate projects from end to end—delivering impact, innovation and alignment with our five-year strategic plan.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Project Leadership:
Drive the planning, development and execution of strategic marketing and retention projects—ensuring strong stakeholder engagement, timely delivery and evaluation of impact. - Product Innovation:
Identify and implement improvements across our child sponsorship product and related supporter journeys to enhance engagement, satisfaction and long-term support. - Stakeholder Management:
Collaborate with internal teams and external agencies to ensure alignment, shared outcomes and successful campaign delivery, while managing budgets and timelines.
You’re a natural leader, a strategic thinker and a skilled communicator who brings a calm and collaborative approach to complex projects. You know how to engage stakeholders, juggle multiple deadlines and inspire great results.
You will bring:
- 7+ years’ experience managing large, cross-functional marketing or fundraising projects
- Demonstrated success in marketing strategy development and campaign execution
- Strong understanding of project planning, stakeholder engagement and change management
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- High attention to detail, with the ability to balance competing priorities
- A passion for social impact and an understanding of the fundraising or NFP environment is highly regarded
- A flexible, supportive and purpose-driven work culture
- Opportunities to lead projects that have national visibility and impact
- The chance to contribute to a beloved child sponsorship program with deep community engagement
- Access to salary packaging and additional leave entitlements
- Join a team who genuinely care about education, equity and social change
Apply Now
If you’re ready to put your skills to work in a role that delivers impact far beyond a bottom line, apply today by submitting your CV and a short cover letter telling us why you are the right person for this role.
For more information, or a confidential discussion, contact Jakki Travers at Beaumont People: jakki.travers@beaumontpeople.com.au or 02 9093 4923
Applications will be reviewed as they’re received
Beaumont People have been engaged to recruit this role. Please direct all enquiries to Beaumont People.
Beaumont People believes 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.
