Marketing and Communications Coordinator

• Flexible role with hybrid work arrangement to provide you work life balance
• Excellent opportunity to kick start your career in marketing and communic
• Enjoy extra day off a month (RDO)

Be part of something special – join us in shaping the future of Ability Options through your marketing and communications skills.

We have an exciting opportunity for an individual who is passionate and thrives in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same.

The Role

Marketing and Communications Coordinator will play a crucial role in supporting the day-to-day operations of our dynamic marketing and communications team. You will be part of a close-knit team working together with your team members providing administrative support to all level of management.

Hours: Permanent full time, 38 hours per week

Location: Bella Vista Head Office with 1-2 days per week from home

Salary: $55,000 per annum + super + $15,900 in not-for-profit salary packaging

Reporting to: Marketing Manager

You will receive on-the-job coaching and training from other team members and your manager to help accelerate your career in marketing and communications. 

To be successful in this role, you will be a fast learner, tech-savvy, process-driven, high attention to detail, strong administrative skills, organised, responsive and can provide excellent customer service.

Your responsibilities will include (but not limited to):

• Providing essential administrative support, including processing invoices, coordinating meetings, managing couriers and handling mail-outs for publication to various sites and participants.
• Collaborating with the team to execute on our marketing and communications strategy, ensuring alignment with organisational goals.
• Acting as a key point of contact for ordering merchandise and coordinating marketing-related events and expos.
• Assisting in the planning and execution of events orgsanised by the team, ensuring seamless execution and memorable experiences for participants.
• Liaising with external agencies to coordinate marketing activities as needed, fostering strong partnerships and ensuring the successful delivery of projects.
• Drafting compelling content to support our marketing and communication initiatives, under the guidance of the manager.
• Managing our company's social media accounts, including scheduling content and engaging with comments to maintain a strong online presence.

Essential Criteria:

• Bachelor's degree or other tertiary education in Marketing, Communications, or a related field (or working towards).
• Proven experience in a similar role, demonstrating strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities, with a keen eye for detail.
• Proficiency in social media management and content creation.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment while also being able to work independently and take initiative.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines effectively.
• Previous experience working with external agencies and vendors is a plus.

Culture and Benefits

Ability Options is a value driven organisation where the people we support are at the centre of everything we do. We have built an inclusive and progressive culture at Ability Options encouraging everyone to continue to learn and develop their career whether that is through coaching and mentoring or leadership training. 

In return for skills and experience, our people receive a competitive remuneration package, access to Fitness passport, employee discounts, a rewards and recognition program and the ability to significantly increase your take home pay with not-for profit salary packaging.

If you are passionate and have the desire to unlock possibilities for those we support, then we would love to hear from you!

For a confidential discussion about the position, please contact Julie Wright on julie.wright@abilityoptions.org.au   

Ability Options prides itself on being an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, ages and gender as well as people who identify as First Nation People, and people with a disability.

Ability Options is committed to the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people. All successful applicants are subject to probity and pre-employment checks. 

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