Marketing & Communications Coordinator

Division: Marketing & Communications
Location: Melbourne CBD
Type: Permanent, Full Time
Job reference: 1018
Applications close: 13 December 2016

About us
Yooralla has a long and proud history of working to build a world where people with disability are equal citizens. We have played an active role in improving public awareness and progressing the nature of disability support in Australia for almost 100 years.

We employ over 2000 individuals dedicated to providing quality, sustainable and flexible services, that uphold human rights and create opportunities, empowering individuals to live the life they choose.

About the role
An exciting opportunity has presented itself for a Marketing & Communications Coordinator to join Yooralla, Victoria’s leading not-for-profit in the disability services sector. With anticipation of continued growth in the transition to the NDIS, this is a key role in a growing marketing and communications team.
Reporting to the Marketing Manager, the Coordinator is a true marketing all-rounder. With a strong passion for communicating, you will be responsible for supporting content development, internal and external communications and the copywriting, development and production of sales collateral.
You will oversee social media and support the administration of digital platforms including intranet and website, newsletter development and various advertising and media opportunities.
This role oversees the planning and scheduling of content, and your organisational skills are imperative to the smooth functioning of the team and running of campaigns.

Located in the CBD, this opportunity is part of a vibrant and passionate team who are committed to increasing recognition of disability services and of our brand in new and existing markets. The ideal candidate enjoys being part of a team and contributing towards the delivery of group strategy.

We offer:
• The Opportunity to work alongside and empower people with disability and their supporters to reach their maximum potential
• Ongoing training, support and development
• Attractive salary packaging available to not-for-profit organisations which results in significant tax savings

Essential to your success:

To be successful in this role you will be an excellent writer and can easy capture the message and tone of a communication specific to the audience. Conversing easily with customers and stakeholders is also critical.

To be considered for this role you will have a tertiary qualification in marketing, communications or similar and at least 2 years’ experience in a similar role. An understanding of issues within the disability services sector and the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is advantageous.

For further information please contact Sarimah Black on 03 9666 4541.

Appointments are subject to one or more of the following forms of pre-employment safety screening such as Police Records Checks, medical assessment, Working with Children checks, Disability Worker Exclusion Scheme check, Reference Checks, Psychometric testing and AHPRA Registration Checks. This role is only available to Australian Residents or to those who hold the right to work in Australia. Yooralla is an equal opportunity employer.