About the Foundation

The Australian Childhood Foundation is a dynamic, growing, and innovative organisation aiming to make a difference to abused children and young people in Australia.

The Foundation is a non-profit, non-government organisation that has made substantial achievements in the prevention of child abuse through education, advocacy, research, and specialised therapeutic services to abused children and their family members.

This is achieved through the delivery of clinical services, professional training and secondary consultation programs built on up-to-date evidence, and theoretical frameworks, including the neurobiology of trauma, attachment, and child development.

About the Program

A key objective of these programs is to engage and support professionals to lead their communities in practice that effectively protect children and resource their recovery from trauma. The greater the engagement by professionals with the Foundation, the greater the opportunity to influence practice.

About the Role

The Marketing and Communications Coordinator will be responsible for the coordination and implementation of a variety of campaigns and business-as-usual communications and collateral across the Foundation. The Coordinator will assist the Marketing Team Leader and team in the development of communications and marketing programs with the ultimate aim of building brand awareness, to increase and diversify the Foundation's service streams and ensure clarity and consistency in communications for all program areas.

The key areas of focus will be graphic design, content creation, management of small projects, website content updates, eDM management, Copywriting, and stakeholder relationship management.

About You

Essential Skills:

• An appropriate qualification or relevant experience suited to Marketing or related disciplines
• Strong organisational and project management skills
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to develop reports and presentations
• Knowledge of digital marketing including search engine optimisation, website design, optimising social media presence
• Mid-weight graphic design skills, utilising software like Canva
• Knowledge and experience with Salesforce or similar CRM
• A proactive self-starter who thrives on finding innovative methods to reach a variety of audiences
• A current and valid Working with Children Check and National Police Records Clearance

Preferred Skills:

• Previous employment in the not-for-profit sector
• Experience in the management of WordPress or other CRM.
• Experience with Pardot and Salesforce Not for profit success pack, and community cloud
• 1-3 years experience in a Marketing (or similar) role.
• Experience delivering high quality copy, website edits, content, design, video and eDM work with a short turn around with minimal direction
• Experience working with Adobe Creative Cloud Suite (preferred but not essential)
• Experience developing engaging and creative content and supporting the management of multiple social media platforms
• Advanced MS Office Suite skills
• High level of attention to detail
• Aligned to organisation and team values
• Motivated to make a difference by putting the best interest of children and young people first.
• Personal values consistent with the values of the organisation

Remuneration Package

• Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a salary that reflects your experience and qualifications.
• Salary Packaging: Personalise how you receive your rewards to suit your financial goals.
• Employee Assistance Program: Access a wide range of support services to enhance your well-being.
• Professional Development Opportunities: Join professional development events and opportunities to grow your skills and experience.

To Apply

Interested in this new opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children?

Please click "Apply Now" and provide a copy of your resume and cover letter addressing the key selection criteria, listed above in the advertisement.

For more information about the role or a copy of the position description please contact Bree Roberts - HR Coordinator at [email protected] using the subject line: Marketing and Communications Coordinator enquiry via EthicalJobs.

There is no set close date for applications however we encourage people to apply as early as possible as applications will close as soon as a suitable applicant is found.

Australian Childhood Foundation is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.

The Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, individuals with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LBGTQIA+ and people with disabilities.