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Now Hiring: Marketing & Communications Manager

0.8 FTE | 12‑month Parental Leave Cover | July 2026 to July 2027

The Torch is seeking an experienced and values‑driven Marketing and Communications Manager (0.8 FTE) to step into this pivotal role while our wonderful colleague Grace Perry takes parental leave.

This is a rare opportunity to lead brand, storytelling and engagement for an Aboriginal‑led arts organisation making real impact. Reporting to the CEO, you will shape and deliver strategic marketing and communications that champion First Nations artists, drive audience engagement, and support exhibitions, programs and fundraising across Victoria.

You will lead a small, capable team, oversee content across digital, print and media, steward our recently launched brand, and collaborate closely with colleagues to tell powerful stories with care, integrity and purpose.

We are looking for someone with:

Strong leadership experience in marketing and communications (arts, culture or NFP highly regarded)
Exceptional copywriting and storytelling skills
Confidence across digital channels, SEO, email and social media
A genuine commitment to First Nations communities, arts and cultural engagement

12‑month contract | 0.8 FTE | $105,000 + super (pro rata) | Salary packaging available

We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Applications close 5pm Sunday 31 May 2026

Download the Position Description here.

For a confidential conversation, contact CEO Susannah Day.

Now Hiring: First Peoples Program Manager (identified position)

The Torch seeks a dynamic First Peoples Program Manager to lead powerful programs that use art to create change in the community justice space. The First Peoples Program Manager is responsible for providing strategic, cultural and operational leadership across the organisation’s First Peoples arts and prisons programs. The role combines program delivery excellence with sector leadership, arts industry engagement, and partnership development, while supporting The Torch’s advocacy, cultural integrity and influence across the arts, community and justice sectors.

The role is permanent full-time, based in Carlton, and is classified under SCHADS award Level 6.

This position is an identified Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander role and is being advertised under section 12 special measures of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. Only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply. Current driver’s licence, willingness and ability to travel to Victorian correctional facilities and community sites is required.

Download the Position Description.

How to Apply

We are always open to hearing from mob interested in this role. Get in touch with Kymbal McGrath, Operations Manager to have a yarn.

Email: work@thetorch.org.au
Phone: Mobile 0499 806 412 or 03 9042 1236

To apply for the role, contact: Anna Mercer
Email: anna@greenways-group.com.au
Phone: ‭0414 769 582‬

Applications are due by 26 April.

Accepting Applications Year-Round: First Peoples Arts Mentor (formerly titled Indigenous Arts Officer)

Join The Torch’s team of talented First Peoples creatives who deliver our art and cultural programs to In Prison and In Community participants. Our First Peoples Arts Mentors support First Peoples participants to develop their arts and cultural practice both in prison and after release.

This role requires regular travel to Victorian prisons and to metro and regional Victoria to visit participants in community, and scheduled travel to our Melbourne metro office.

Download the Position Description.

How to Apply

We are always open to hearing from mob interested in this role. Get in touch with Kymbal McGrath, Operations Manager to have a yarn prior to applying.

Email: work@thetorch.org.au
Phone: 0499 806 412 or 03 9042 1236

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