Mito Foundation is an established charity dedicated to improving health outcomes and quality of life for people impacted by mitochondrial disease (mito).

Our team is driven to empower the mito community whilst also seeking a cure, through strategies across support services, advocacy, education, and research.

We strive to live by our values of excellence, commitment, compassion, collaboration, and gratitude.

Mito is a potentially fatal genetic disorder that robs the body's cells of the energy they need to thrive. 1 in 200 people, or more than 135,000 Australians, have genetic changes that put them at risk of developing mitochondrial disease. At least one Australian child born every 6 days will develop a severe or life-threatening form mito.

This role is a full-time, 12-month fixed-term position based in Sydney.

Responsibilities of the role (not limited to):

• Creating high-calibre communications across digital, print, and social media (including copywriting and graphic design).
• Email building and sending, database management and segmentation, email journey set-up and optimisation.
• Engaging with the community across social media channels.
• Assisting in delivering online and in-person community events and stakeholder consultation initiatives.
• Reporting on campaigns and communications performance, providing insights and recommending improvements.

About you:

• Minimum of 4 years' experience in managing communications and marketing functions
• Digital marketing tools proficiency: Meta Business Manager, Google Ads, email, CRM (preferably Salesforce).
• Exemplary written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in social media content and campaign development.
• Skill in aligning communication with organisational goals.
• Experience in website management and content development.
• Experience in managing relevant external suppliers e.g. printers, designers, PR agencies, etc.
• Tertiary qualification in marketing, communications, or experience in a relevant field.

The following are advantageous:

• Experience in email and lifecycle marketing.
• An understanding of media and journalism.
• Intermediate skill level in graphic design with experience using Adobe Creative Cloud software.
• Peer-2-Peer Fundraising platforms experience.
• Experience in health communications and/or with the medical and research community.

What it is like to work at Mito Foundation

• An environment and culture built on the importance of teamwork, collaboration, and shared purpose
• Competitive salary and access to salary packaging benefits
• A flexible work environment
• A values-driven and family-friendly work culture
• Wellbeing support through our EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• The opportunity to support a shared purpose: to improve the lives of every Australian living with mitochondrial disease.

We welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds, ages, and identities, and support accessibility needs.

If you would like to find out more, please reach out for a confidential chat before applying by calling Mito Foundation on 1300 977 180 and asking to speak to Lauren Batchelor or Toni Catton.

A position description is attached.