About us

Act for Kids is a prominent provider of prevention, professional therapy and support services for children who have suffered abuse and support for families at risk. With over 25 centres nationally, we have supported thousands of children and their families for more than 30 years. In 2021 - 2022 we provided services to 39,002 people, including over 23,000 children.

Through prevention, treatment, research, education and advocacy, we are committed to helping keep kids safe, heal from trauma and lead happy lives.

Our culture in a nutshell:

• Strong values-based organisation: Professional, Ethical, Team, Caring, Courageous, Collaborative.
• Supportive working culture – ongoing flexible working arrangements.
• Wellbeing and development focused employer of choice!

About the job

We are seeking a full time Marketing and Communications Specialist to join our friendly Support Hub team. Our work environment sets us apart, we are flexible and supportive. You can mix working from home and at the Milton office, you decide what combination works best for you!

This role will play an instrumental role in coordinating the marketing and communications program and is responsible for executing marketing, communications and branding strategies to raise Act for Kids’ profile within its diverse stakeholder groups

Key responsibilities:

• Support development of and implement digital marketing strategies to profile Act for Kids and Youthrive including production of high-quality written/visual content for social media marketing, email campaigns and our website presence.
• Manage various social media platforms that support the marketing strategy, including scheduling of content and the continuous monitoring of engagement and growth.
• Work closely with the fundraising team to profile partnerships and fundraising initiatives through marketing and communication strategies.
• Collaborate with team members to execute targeted marketing and communications campaigns throughout the year (eg. Child Protection Week) to drive community awareness and support.

Click here to be taken to the Act for Kids available positions page where the position description can be located under the relevant vacancy.

About you

• Degree qualified in marketing/communications (or similar).
• Minimum three years’ experience in similar marketing and communications roles.
• Ability to craft compelling written content along with a strong background in social media management, email marketing and curating website content.
• Proactive, professional, and customer-focused approach with the ability to influence and negotiate effective outcomes with a broad range of people from a variety of backgrounds and effectively contribute to a team environment.
• Experience utilising website content management systems, email programs, social media platforms and analytics (Adobe Creative Suite design experience is beneficial but not required).
• Demonstrated marketing experience within the not-for-profit sector is valued but not essential.

About the pay

• Negotiated base salary + superannuation + salary packaging

NOTE – We are a registered Not for Profit/Charity and offer excellent salary packaging options through RemServ which can significantly increase your take home pay.

About the benefits

• Study and exam leave.
• Excellent professional development options including annual professional development fund opportunities.
• Work for an Employer of Choice: Winner 2019 + Categories: Health/Wellbeing; Leadership; Work-Life Balance.
• Strong values base: We are Professional, Ethical, Team, that is Caring, Courageous, and Collaborative.
• EAP including Health & Wellbeing Portal for you and your family.

Other Requirements

• Eligibility for a positive Working with Children Check in the applicable state of employment in Australia or exemption based on professional qualifications and registration.
• Current driver’s licence.
• Applicants must be eligible to legally work in Australia and proof of eligibility will be requested.
• Fully vaccinated with the prescribed doses of an approved vaccine against COVID-19 or have an approved medical exemption.

About applying

Job applications will be reviewed as soon as submitted. If you are interested in this opportunity, please send your application as soon as possible.

Click on ‘Apply Now’ to submit an application.

For more information about the role, contact Amanda Williams, Executive Director Fundraising and Communication, on 0460 319 011 or [email protected] using the subject line: Marketing and Communications Specialist enquiry via EthicalJobs.

With over 30% of our employees identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, we encourage and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

A position description is attached.