Marketing and Communications Assistant

IMPACT Community Services (IMPACT) is a high profile, community owned organisation supporting the most vulnerable and marginalised members of our community. Since 1978, we have been supporting local people experiencing disadvantage, poverty and exclusion. Our vision is to improve lives. IMPACT is also a Child Safe Organisation committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.

Our Marketing & Communications team (Marcomms) is growing due to increasing demand from our internal customers. This is your opportunity to learn new skills, enjoy a variety of tasks and deliver tangible outputs on a daily basis within a supportive team.

About the Role

The Marketing & Communications Assistant supports the Marcomms team in delivering high quality internal and external communications. You will be responsible for administrative coordination, creative content support, and digital engagement activities that align with our mission, vision and values. This role offers opportunities for professional development in digital communications and creative production in particular.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Basic graphic design skills or willingness to learn (e.g., Canva, Adobe Express)
• Familiarity with social media platforms and digital tools
• Ability to follow instructions and work collaboratively
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and commonly used workplace tools (e.g., Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive)

What You’ll Bring

• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Basic graphic design skills or willingness to learn (eg., Canva, Adobe Express)
• Familiarity with social media platforms and digital tools
• Ability to follow instructions and work collaboratively
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook) and commonly used workplace tools, (eg., Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive)

Why IMPACT?

• A fortnightly Rostered Day Off (RDO) so you can enjoy a long weekend every fortnight
• Salary packaging up to $18,900 per year to increase your take home pay 
• Birthday bonus day off
• Paid 2 hours per month to donate to a worthy cause of your choice
• Opportunities for advancement with our 'grow your own' approach
• Leadership programs with the Institute of Managers and Leaders 
• Leaders Lab, development support for employees aspiring to leadership roles 
• Workplace Chaplaincy for face to face, confidential support 
• Westpac Corporate Partner program with discounted bank products and financial education
• Corporate Gym Membership offer
• Reimbursement for Working with Children clearance

To find out more, view our Position Description.

How to apply:

Submit your application today and provide your:

• Cover letter showing us why you are a great match for this role
• Current Resume

IMPACT welcomes all applications, including from Indigenous Australians, people with a lived experience of mental health concerns and recovery, a disability, those who identify as LGBTIQ+ and from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. 

We believe that diversity in our workplace makes us stronger and we provide equal opportunity to all. IMPACT is proud to be an INCLUSIVE EMPLOYER 2024-2025 with the Diversity Council Australia. Selection for all vacancies is made on the basis of merit. 

The successful applicant will be required to obtain background checks prior to employment, including a Working with Children Check .