About us

The Western Australian Alliance to End Homelessness (WAAEH) is an independent coalition of individuals and organisations committed to working together to end homelessness in Western Australia. Guided by our Charter and 10-year Strategy, the WAAEH works to mobilise communities around Western Australia towards the shared goal of ending homelessness.

Since 2016, we have supported individuals, organisations, governments and local communities to work collaboratively across sectors to end homelessness – not just for individuals, but for whole communities. Specifically, we aim to prevent, reduce and end homelessness by ensuring that everyone has access to the housing and support they need, so that any future incidents of homelessness are rare, brief and once-off. This is how we define an end to homelessness.

We have developed a Strategy for achieving an end to homelessness in Western Australia, which reflects all the things that are needed to support this goal. It continues to change and evolve as the complex problem that is homelessness changes. Our Strategy sets out the five strategic challenges that we need to work through: housing, prevention, a collaborative approach, data and research and community capacity building.

In support of the Strategy, we have a number of strategic initiatives. This includes WA Advance to Zero (AtoZ), which seeks to demonstrate that ending homelessness is possible – one community at a time, starting with rough sleeping and chronic homelessness.

What we offer:

• 5 weeks of annual leave

• Salary Packaging benefits up to $15,899 per annum

• Be part of the National movement to end homelessness in Australia

Key responsibilities include:

• Prepare and distribute the monthly WA Partner Newsletter to approximately 90 organisational and individual partners.

• Collaborate with AtoZ Local Community Coordinators to identify and share success stories, lessons learned, and other impactful content from WA AtoZ communities working to end homelessness.

• Work with the AtoZ team to design posters, communication materials, and select training resources.

• Review, develop and implement the organisation’s social media strategy, creating and publishing engaging content across channels.

• Manage and maintain website content, ensuring regular updates, accuracy, and continuous improvement.

• Build and maintain effective relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders (approximately 80% external and 20% internal).

• Actively contribute to the mission and vision of the organisation, live its values and operates with a high level of integrity.

• Contribute to the positive public profile of the AtoZ movement.

• Promote, participate in and contribute to a supportive team environment.

• Work as an effective and valued member of the WAAEH team, in a culturally safe and appropriate way.
  

The successful applicant will have:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a communications or similar role. 

• Demonstrated proficiency in WordPress for content management. 

• Experience using MailChimp for external communications.

• Strong written and verbal communications skills, with attention to detail and consistency in tone. 

• Experience in graphic design, including familiarity with Canva (formal qualifications not required). 

• Demonstrated interest or exposure to the homelessness, social justice or human services sector. 

• Highly developed organisational skills to use initiative, coordinate concurrent activities and manage competing demands whilst demonstrating a high level of professionalism, empathy and flexibility.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and self-manage to achieve goals while being a strong team player.

We encourage individuals with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage and/or lived experience to apply.

How to apply:

A copy of the full job description can be found on our website athttps://waaeh.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/JDF-WAAEH-Communications-Officer-251119.pdf

Your application must include a cover letter addressed to Louise Olney, Executive Director WAAEH, addressing the key responsibilities and relevant qualifications and experience. Applications will be assessed and shortlisted as they are received.

Applications close cob 19 December 2025, if not before.

Only applications submitted via Seek.com will be accepted, and only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Please, no recruitment agencies.