Marketing and Communications Coordinator

• Opportunity to work at Partnerships for Local Action and Community Empowerment (PLACE), a national not-for-profit organisation that supports the adoption and impact of place-based approaches across Australia.
• Join at an exciting time, as the PLACE team builds its foundational team during its establishment phase, in preparation for its first steps of growth as a new organisation.
• $90,000 - $110,000 (FTE) per annum excluding superannuation.
• Full time (1.0) fixed-term position
• Flexible national location, with hybrid conditions - available in Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Darwin, Hobart, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney or regional Australia.
• The successful candidate will undertake domestic travel regularly as part of this role.

The Marketing and Communications Coordinator will support the delivery of PLACE’s communications and engagement activity during an exciting phase of growth. This role will be instrumental in producing values-aligned, engaging content that showcases PLACE’s work, amplifies community voice, and supports systems change from the ground up.

This role will coordinate content creation across PLACE’s digital platforms, support the design and distribution of marketing materials, and contribute to event and campaign delivery. The Marketing and Communications Coordinator will play a key part in strengthening PLACE’s brand, increasing visibility, and building meaningful engagement with communities, partners, and stakeholders.

Who you are (selection criteria)

• You hold relevant tertiary qualifications in communications, marketing, journalism, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• You are a natural storyteller with demonstrated experience of written, visual and digital content that engages diverse audiences and amplifies community voice.
• You are confident in managing multiple channels, platforms and priorities; balancing creativity with attention to detail and strategic content.
• You are skilled in using tools such as Canva, WordPress, Mailchimp and Adobe Creative Suite.
• You are comfortable applying digital strategy, SEO and analytics to improve engagement.
• You possess excellent copywriting and editing skills, with the ability to tailor messaging across formats and audiences while maintaining voice and brand consistency.
• You are comfortable working directly with community members, stakeholders and partners; building trusted relationships and capturing stories with care and respect.
• You are comfortable in a start-up environment; you manage multiple competing priorities with a proactive and adaptable approach.
• You demonstrate a commitment to PLACE’s vision, values and principles, particularly around community leadership and shared decision-making.

Research indicates that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other marginalised individuals often wait until they fulfil every requirement. If you believe you have the attributes to do the job but don't match every point on the job ad, we welcome and encourage your application.

Key responsibilities

• Write and edit clear, engaging, values-aligned content across PLACE’s platforms, including (but not limited to) website, social media, newsletters and reports.
• Translate complex ideas such as systems change or policy, into digestible and understandable language for diverse audiences.
• Coordinate PLACE’s social media presence and channels, including content planning, production, publishing, and performance monitoring.
• Build and nurture positive relationships with PLACE’s diverse network of stakeholders, including community members, partners, funders, creatives and suppliers.
• Assist with the coordination and distribution of promotional materials and branded merchandise, ensuring alignment with PLACE’s visual identity.
• Assist in planning and promoting PLACE’s events, forums, and workshops.

Please see the Marketing and Communications Coordinator position description for more.

Who we are

Partnerships for Local Action and Community Empowerment (PLACE) is a national organisation that champions and supports community-led approaches to social and economic challenges.

PLACE is not a service provider. We are a support system - a hub for shared learning, partnership, and policy innovation.

Our work is underpinned by a belief that communities know best what matters to them, and that long-term change starts with shared decision-making and strong local leadership.

What we offer

• True flexibility and a strong focus on agility in the workplace; we prioritise making flexible work arrangements possible for all employees.
• Access to Fringe Benefits Tax options, in addition to base salary and superannuation.
• A team of supportive and passionate people committed to maintaining a positive workplace culture and making an impact.
• 5 weeks of Annual Leave for every 12 months of employment.
• Two days volunteering leave for every 12 months of employment.
• A leadership team that truly wants you to flourish and make your mark on the organisation.
• A workplace that prioritises both diversity and inclusion, allowing everyone to bring their authentic selves to work in an environment that ensures psychological and physical safety.
• Hybrid work environment and flexible working arrangements (the opportunity to work where you live).
• Cultural and Ceremonial leave.
• A Learning and Development budget per employee, prioritising professional development for our employees.

Additional adjustments

We are committed to providing an inclusive experience to all candidates. If you have a disability, condition, illness or access requirements, please let us know how we can best support you throughout your recruitment experience. 

We recognise that each individual’s needs are different. Some examples of adjustments we can provide include (but are not limited to):

• Alternative formats or ways to submit your application (verbal or video)
• Flexible communication methods
• Additional time to complete tasks, assessments or pre-interview work
• Support from a support person or advocate during interviews
• Modifications to the interview structure, environment or timing

If you require additional adjustments, or would like to discuss any access needs as a part of the application and recruitment process, please contact us via email [email protected] 

Our candidate experience

We aim to be transparent and kind to all of our candidates. We value your time, and as such want to share how we do things so you know what to expect with no nasty surprises. For more information on our end-to-end candidate experience, please visit the SHE HR Consulting website.

How to apply

To express your interest, submit an online application through our application portal and include a professional resume. All applicants must also provide brief responses to the application questions that are included as part of the online application. 

Note: we do not accept cover letters as part of our application process.

Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and we may close our job advertisement without notice, so don’t delay your application.

PLACE is an equal opportunity employer and strives to maintain a workplace environment that is fair and free of discrimination, is safe and accessible for all employees, and provides working arrangements that accommodate the diverse needs of our staff. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people from culturally- and linguistically-diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ people and people of every ethnicity, faith, ability, culture, language, gender identity, age, and sex.

Employment in this position is conditional upon reception and maintenance of a Working With Children Check. 

As part of our employment screening process, we do run police checks. But don’t worry—having a criminal record doesn’t automatically disqualify you.