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SalaryAt the Y, we are building a better world with and for young people.
The Y Canberra Region has been part of the Canberra community since 1941, growing alongside our families, youth and community. Over the years, our programs and services have diversified into what we offer today, ranging from health and wellbeing to youth, accommodation and children services.
About the Role
The Marketing and Communications Officer plays a pivotal role in the organisation, with a creative and fast-paced position, working to drive the Y’s vision and mission. In this role, you will work directly with the Brand and Youth Voice Senior Manager to deliver quality communication content, build strong engagement and drive brand awareness. You will support our broader Y team in content creation and marketing collateral.
Responsibilities include implementing Marketing and communication activities, ensuring impactful brand messaging, designing multi-channel marketing campaigns, driving community engagement activities, and researching and creating proactive media engagement.
This role is for someone who is proactive and organised with strong communication skills, good attention to detail, and a deep understanding of marketing principles to drive community engagement, enhance brand awareness and contribute to the overall success of the Y Canberra Region’s brand initiatives.
What You Will Need for the Role
- Degree in Marketing, Communications or similar
- Experience in Marketing and Communications
- Proven ability to work autonomously and collaborate closely with team members to support key objectives
- Experience working on multi-channel digital and social media platforms, including reporting and analytics
- Advanced Adobe Creative Suite abilities
- Experience in integrated digital marketing (WordPress, Google Ads and Analytics)
- Keen eye for detail, with the ability to create briefs and communicate clearly with stakeholders
- Please note the appointment of this position is subject to passing a Working with Vulnerable People Check and a National Police Check
Perks and Privileges of Working at the Y
- Support & well-being - Our employee experience respects and embraces all families, formed, found and evolving. You'll have access to our Employee Assistance Program, which includes unlimited sessions for financial, work, relationship, family or wellbeing support.
- A leading safeguarding culture with extensive training and support
- $1,000 bonus when you complete your 6-month probation in a permanent role successfully
- Y Thanks – an impressive benefits program with rewards and discounts on hundreds of retailers
- Paid WWVP / WWCC renewal for eligible staff
- Free access to Virtual Y – our online health and wellness portal
- Additional 3 days of annual leave accrued for the Christmas shutdown period (23 days paid annual leave)
- 8 weeks of paid parental leave for eligible staff
- Discounts on Y Canberra Region programs and services, including staff/child fee discounts
- Opportunities for career development, growth and training with seminars, workshops and committees.
When you join the Y, you get to be part of one of the oldest not-for-profits in the world and give back to the young people in our local Canberra community.
We pride ourselves on being a diverse and inclusive environment, and we welcome people from all backgrounds, ethnicities, genders & age groups.
Safeguarding
At the Y, we are committed to empowering all Children and Young People to feel safe and be safe, at the Y, in their families and in their communities. As such, we ensure that all of our candidates are appropriately screened (including police checks) to make sure that the right people are in the right roles.
To learn more about our screening processes, click here to view our Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy:
https://ymca.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/2671-YMCAAust_Safeguarding-Policy-Document-V5s.pdf
If you want to be involved in a workplace that makes a difference, APPLY NOW!
Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
