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Meerilinga Children and Community Services Inc. is a not-for-profit organisation offering children and community activities to promote positive childhoods. If you are looking for a rewarding career as a Digital Marketing & Communications Officer we would like to hear from you.

The Organisation

Meerilinga has been operating since 1911 and is Western Australia’s foremost organisation to advocate for children’s rights, create a positive environment for children’s development, provide high-quality educational and community services, and support the well-being of children, families, and the community. All this find expression in seven Early Child Learning and Community centres across the city, Parenting Education and Services as well as a Training College for Early Child Learning Educators.

About the role

We are seeking a creative, dynamic and enthusiastic Marketing & Communications Officer with a passion for all things digital. This position is responsible for implementing Meerilinga’s marketing and events strategy for all Services.

We are a small, close-knit team that collaborates closely together. Full support and opportunities for professional-development will be provided. This is an excellent opportunity to start or aspire to further your Marketing and communications career in the rewarding Not-For-Profit (NFP) sector.

About you

Reporting to the Marketing and Communications Coordinator, you will be responsible for independently sourcing and generating engaging content for internal and external communications as well as creating lead generating Marketing campaigns. You need to be confident and outgoing, with the ability to build trust as you engage with stakeholders (staff/families/children) of all ages and backgrounds. You will thrive on meeting deadlines, constantly improving your content to receive maximum engagement and lead generation. You take pride in your job and work tirelessly to make sure that all organisational objectives are exceeded.

You are a tech native, with proven abilities in photography and videography, as you will be telling our story with unforgettable imagery. Working for a NFP, you will be able to work within financial constraints, using your own initiative to make quality content within a budget.

General:

• Qualifications in Graphic Design, Media and/or Digital Marketing
• At least 2 years experience in a similar role
• Valid driver’s license and a reliable car – you will be driving out to any of our eight service locations to take photos and videos, and write stories
• Ability to work within a small team. You will need well developed time management, project management, and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated computer and technology skills, including the wider Microsoft Office suite.
• Current, or willing to apply for, Working with Children Check WA and National Police Clearance from the last 6 months (these can be applied for on employment)

Marketing and Design

• Advertising experience understanding Google Ads and Facebook Ads,
• Social media management experience including campaign creation and management,
• Photography and videography experience, including editing to create short videos and producing media for release,
• Website editing with WordPress,
• Experience with Search Engine Optimisation,
• Experience using Survey Monkey or similar survey tools,
• Exposure to event organising,
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite InDesign, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, and Illustrator and online design tools including Canva,
• Ability to create a variety of marketing collateral including flyers, social tiles, infographics, and signage etc.

The benefits

• Being part of an ethical organization making a real difference in people’s lives,
• Having the opportunity to be at the forefront of leveraging opportunities to influence the growth trajectory of the organization,
• A friendly supportive working environment in a beautifully appointed service close to shops and parks,
• Opportunities for professional development training,
• IT supplied,
• Part uniform supplied,
• Parking on premises.

HOW TO APPLY

If you’re ready to be a part of our diversely talented team and to grow your career with an organisation that is committed to making an impact, improving lives and supporting children and families, please click ‘Apply’ or send your Resume and covering letter addressing the selection criteria to Vicki Tot, Executive Assistant to CEO, at *********@meerilinga.org.au

Due to high volume of applicants, only shortlisted individuals will be contacted. Applications will remain open until a suitable applicant is appointed.

Visit our website for more information: meerilinga.org.au/careers

Meerilinga acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Ballardung, Wadjuk, Noongar Boodja, where Meerilinga’s main offices are located, and recognize their continuing connection to land, water and community. We pay our respect to their cultures and to Elders past and present in the spirit of reconciliation.

We are an EEO (Equal Employment Opportunity) employer, where all applicants are treated with fairness and respect and have equal access to the opportunities available.