Marketing and Communications Officer (Maternity Leave Cover)

About the role

iLA, a values-led organisation committed to challenging preconceptions about ageing and disability, is seeking a Marketing and Communications Officer to join its in-house Marketing team in a maternity leave cover position through to June 2027. Working closely with the Marketing and Communications Lead, you will help deliver social media content, marketing communications and storytelling that showcases the impact of iLA's programs and services across Australia.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver social media content according to the content calendar across multiple platforms, and write engaging social media copy for different audiences and channels.
• Plan and schedule content with the Marketing Lead to support organisational priorities and campaigns.
• Collaborate with the Creative Professional to develop visual assets and with the Engagement Lead and teams across Australia to identify and share community stories, events and impact initiatives.
• Produce written content such as articles, sponsored content, website copy, case studies, email communications and other marketing materials.
• Support internal communications through staff updates, newsletters and announcements.
• Assist with content gathering, stakeholder liaison, interviews and story development, and monitor social media performance.
• Provide administrative support to the Marketing team, including meeting coordination, note-taking and action tracking.

Required profile

• At least 1-2 years' experience in marketing, communications, content creation, social media or a related field.
• Excellent written communication skills and experience creating content for organisational social media accounts.
• Strong organisational skills and confidence working with stakeholders across teams.
• A proactive, collaborative approach; knowledge of the aged care, disability or community services sectors is desirable but not required.
• Valid NDIS Worker Screening Check is a pre-requisite; only applicants with the right to live and work in Australia should apply.

Required skills

• Desirable: experience with social media scheduling, content management or email marketing platforms.
• Desirable but not essential: Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly InDesign, Photoshop and Premiere Pro.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and employment conditions, including salary packaging provisions.
• Additional 3.5 days leave (pro-rata) and the ability to purchase additional leave.
• Health and Wellbeing Program.

To apply, submit a resume and a two-page cover letter by COB Friday 23 October (AWST); applications close then and short listing begins immediately.