AT A GLANCE

Want to be surrounded by people who are driven by the vision of an equitable zero carbon society and contribute to making the world a better place? Join us at Australian Energy Foundation, in a role where you will work with local governments on innovative methods to reduce their communities’ emissions profile, with the core objective being to empower their residents with information and resources to improve their energy efficiency and reduce their household carbon footprint.

WHO WE ARE

The Australian Energy Foundation is a national for-purpose organisation that is leading the way to an equitable zero carbon society. We are practical visionaries; we accelerate the energy transition by empowering communities to take action.

Our vision is that all Australians have access to the affordable and clean energy they need to be healthy, have meaningful work, maintain financial stability, connect with their community, prosper through continuous learning, and live in a thriving natural environment. It is a society where everyone uses energy from 100% renewable sources.

Read about some of our success stories here.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This is a 12 month, Fixed-Term Contract, Part Time role. The position is open to candidates based within commuting distance from Melbourne.

In this role, you will:

• Support the development of marketing and communications strategies and campaigns to inform, educate, inspire and engage AEF’s target audiences
• Create compelling content for AEF’s digital platforms, including social media
• Implement marketing and communications activities within the allocated budget
• Assist in the preparation of collateral for energy education and advice program (e.g. promotional materials, branded merchandise)
• Support activities to drive business development in collaboration with project teams
• Utilise digital marketing analytics tools to measure, analyse and optimise marketing campaigns
• Ensure all communications are consistent with AEF’s branding and build a credible voice

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

• Help demonstrate the value of taking up renewable energy and improving energy efficiency through creating content for public education campaigns and effective storytelling
• Through the development of effective marketing material, help the various teams in AEF change people’s home lives by improving their home comfort, reducing their energy costs and carbon footprint

ON A TYPICAL WEEK, YOU MIGHT BE

• Brainstorming for creative ways to generate interest in and engage target audiences on topics such as energy efficiency and renewable energy
• Producing copy-writing for social media, website, newsletters, marketing collateral, etc
• Managing AEF’s social media content calendar and platforms, ensuring that content is on-brand, timely and relevant to our target audiences
• Working closely with internal project teams and providing marketing support for their activities

WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU HAVE:

• Strong written communications and interpersonal skills
• A hands-on, can-do attitude
• An outstanding work ethic – working with discipline, commitment, dependability, and professionalism
• Time management skills in planning, organising and prioritising tasks
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Experience:
  • In communications and marketing (2 years or more), including marketing campaign design and delivery, content development, data management
  • With Google Analytics, Google Ads, Facebook Business Suite including building and optimising digital advertising campaigns
  • In delivering projects and campaigns on time, on budget and to a high standard
• A passion for or interest in environmental sustainability
• Understanding of renewable energy, energy efficiency, climate change and economic disadvantage (desirable but not essential)
• Marketing and Communications qualifications

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

You will be surrounded by people who are driven by our vision of an equitable zero carbon society. In addition to contributing to making the world a better place, you will have access to:

• A versatile work environment with flexible hours, supportive of hybrid working
• Individual learning and development plans to assist in your career progression
• Additional annual leave options including paid leave over Christmas-New Year and the ability to purchase extra leave
• A Health & Well-being Program with access to EAP

TALK TO US

If you have any questions about the role, please send them to [email protected], using the subject line: Marketing Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Applications will be reviewed as received. Only applications that follow the process outlined below will be accepted and considered for interview. Only shortlisted applicants will be notified.

To be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or hold a valid work permit or visa.

AEF is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We work with a diverse range of people and audiences at AEF. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and other people of colour, people with a disability and people from the LGBTIQ community.

To be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or hold a valid work permit or visa.