Social and Digital Marketing Officer (Fixed-Term)

What we offer: 

• Competitive annual salary with generous salary packaging of up to $15,900 each FBT year
• Fixed-Term Part-time role
• Be part of a close knit and dedicated team who are supportive, approachable and truly passionate about delivering excellent service
• Flexible working and hybrid work from home option
• Access to Employee Wellbeing Program

Please note, this role is fixed term with potential for permanent employment.

The Role: 

Join us at an exciting time as we transform our marketing and communications channels!

This newly created position is accountable for the development of social and digital marketing content, monitoring and maintenance of social media and digital channels. Responsibilities include planning, creating and publishing social and digital media content, gathering and writing stories for newsletters and website maintenance. 

The incumbent will demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, building strong working relationships with key stakeholders and colleagues. This role will support the Senior Marketing and Communications Lead to ensure a consistent and strategic approach to all marketing and communications activities. They will have an eye for a good story, as well as the ability to bring that story to life in a way that resonates with the bestchance community and is aligned with the objectives of the bestchance Marketing and Communications Strategy.

Experience managing social media accounts, website content and a strong understanding of emerging digital technologies is required. Experience and knowledge of the early childhood and/or not-for-profit sectors will be advantageous. 

Your responsibilities include, and are not limited to:

• Assist the Senior Marketing and Communications Lead with key deliverables in line with the Marketing and Communications Strategy.
• Maintain and monitor the bestchance social and digital media channels (Facebook, Instagram LinkedIn, website and intranet). 
• Plan, prepare and publish content for social and digital media channels, including internal and external e-newsletters. 
• Assist with website maintenance, ensuring content remains current and requests for changes are addressed in a timely manner. 
• Liaise with all relevant stakeholders to ensure effective formal and informal communications. 
• Actively participate in learning and development opportunities. 
• Undertake other responsibilities, as required

To be successful you will need: 

• Two years of experience in a similar role
• Tertiary qualifications in marketing/communications, or another relevant area
• Relevant experience in marketing and/or communications functions
• Excellent content development skills
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to reflect content style dependent on audience/channel
• Well-developed organisational skills with the ability to prioritise, meet deadlines and attend to multiple tasks
• Ability to engage effectively with a variety of stakeholders 
• Initiative and creativity; ability to think outside the box
• Self-motivated, positive and proactive approach to work
• Experience managing social media accounts and websites 
• Experience developing and delivering online content

In addition to the above you will need the following to be considered for this role: 

• Current driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle 
• Working with Children Check (employee) 
• Satisfactory National Police History Check

About us: 

bestchance Child Family Care is a not-for-profit organisation with the aim of building stronger communities, healthier families and happier childhoods. We achieve this through our quality education, care and therapy services for children, and our support programs for families.

bestchance Child Family Care provides a supportive environment to grow, nurture and develop strong bonds with children and families. 

For more information, visit our website at https://www.bestchance.org.au/  

For a copy of the position description, please visit https://careers.bestchance.org.au/.

Applications: 

Applications for this position close on 30 May 2025. Applications will be reviewed during this time and this may result in applications closing sooner.

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact the People and Culture team at careers@bestchance.org.au.

bestchance is a child safe and equal opportunity employer. We are committed to child safety and have zero tolerance of child abuse. Applicants should be aware that we carry out Working with Children, Police Records and reference checks to ensure that we are recruiting the right people.