AddressWestgate Community Initiatives Group Ltd (WCIG) is an established, community based not for profit organisation that is committed to creating practical responses to unemployment and disadvantage across Melbourne and Geelong. We all work towards the same, purpose-led goal of improving lives through dignity and choice. The result of this mindset speaks for itself: due to an exciting period of organisational growth and change, we have a newly created opportunity for you to join us!
We are currently looking for an experienced Marketing superstar to join our team on a permanent part-time basis at 0.8 FTE (working 30.4 hours per week – we are flexible on the days you work), with the view to increase to full-time hours dependent on operational requirements. This position is based in Footscray, with the ability to work from home dependent on business requirements. Please note you will be required to work across our sites in Melbourne and the Barwon region on an as needed basis.
Reporting to the Digital and Marketing Manager in this newly created role, you are key in the execution of complex marketing campaigns, taking the lead on various marketing projects and sharing strategic insights. You must be proactive in offering ideas and suggestions for both internal and external marketing initiatives. If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, keep reading to see what you’re in for!
What we offer:
- Enterprise Bargaining Agreement (EBA) with industry leading salary levels that increase each year
- Above Award personal, compassionate and maternity leave schemes
- Paid Christmas closure leave
- Free Employee Assistance Program for all employees
- Salary packaging (up to $15,900 per year of your salary tax free + up to an additional $2,650 per year tax free for entertainment expenses)
- Flexible working hours and arrangements for work-life balance, including work from home dependent on operational requirements
- Option of purchasing additional two weeks of annual leave
- Emphasis on staff training and professional development
- Mobile phone and laptop provided
Main Duties:
- Take the lead on marketing campaigns, including creating and publishing content for social media and digital platform communication activities across the organisation
- Design marketing collateral using Canva or Adobe Creative Cloud
- Ensure brand consistency and compliance across all marketing materials and communications and adherence to brand guidelines and standards
- Assist in promoting community events, workshops, and programs, including designing promotional materials, coordinating advertising efforts, and leveraging digital platforms
- Tracking, measuring and analysing social media and digital performance metrics to assess effectiveness of marketing campaigns and ads
- Contribute to ensure ongoing optimisation of SEO of external content
- Demonstrated understanding of current competition and industry trends to assist in identifying opportunities for promoting WCIG to our target audiences that complement our growth strategies
- Manage marketing collateral and merchandise orders across the organisation
About you:
- Tertiary qualification in Communications, Marketing or related discipline AND demonstrated experience in a similar role is essential
- Proficiency in writing, editing and proofreading is required, with proficiency of writing in different styles for various marketing channels
- Prior experience in interpreting and responding to design briefs is essential
- Adaptable problem solver, who thinks outside the box
- Highly organised and demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, as you will be working on multiple projects at any given time
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to build and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders
- Extra points if you're a guru when it comes to photography and videography
- Design skills using the Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign and Photoshop) or similar is preferred
- Experience with WordPress and digital analytic tools is an advantage
- Current Working with Children’s Check (or ability to obtain prior to commencement) is essential
- Prior experience working in the not-for-profit sector is a bonus!
If you are interested in working with us, please submit a copy of both your resume and cover letter outlining your suitability. Applications without a cover letter are unlikely to proceed further. If you have any questions, please contact Carmen Wong – HR Specialist on 03 9689 3***.
Due to the anticipated high volume of applications, we regret only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. This listing will be removed once the position has been filled.
WCIG does not accept unsolicited applications or phone calls from recruitment agencies.
WCIG is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and supports the creation of working conditions to ensure that all employees have an equal chance to seek and obtain employment, promotion and training. WCIG encourages applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders and/or those with a disability. Only Australian citizens, permanent residents or people who have the right to work in Australia may apply.
Our organisation is committed to child safety. We have zero tolerance of child abuse. Our robust human resources, recruitment and vetting practices are strictly adhered to during the application and interviewing process. Applicants should be aware that we carry out working with children, police records and reference checks (as we see fit) to ensure that we are recruiting the appropriately qualified and experienced people.
