Marketing and Communications Coordinator

The role  

The Marketing and Communications Coordinator delivers digital communications and marketing activity that builds awareness, engagement and participation in community philanthropy. This is a hands-on role suited to someone with 2–4 years’ experience who is confident planning and executing digital content and campaigns. Reporting to the Communications and External Affairs Manager, the role drives marketing initiatives across the organisation – growing the Foundation’s digital presence and bringing stories, campaigns and supporter communications to life through clear, engaging and audience-focused content.   

The role works closely with the Communications and External Affairs Manager, Narratives and Storytelling Lead and the broader Engagement Team to ensure consistent delivery across all digital channels.  It contributes to Strategy 2030 by strengthening the Foundation’s relevance, visibility and participation in giving. 

Key responsibilities 

• Deliver day-to-day digital communications across website, social media and other online channels  
• Create and publish engaging digital content that builds awareness, relevance and connection with community philanthropy  
• Support campaign delivery by turning briefs into clear, engaging written and visual content for digital channels that drives audience engagement, with clear pathways to action and participation  
• Manage and update website content to ensure accuracy, clarity and consistency  
• Work closely with the Communications and External Affairs Manager to ensure alignment with organisational messaging and public positioning 
• Collaborate with the Narratives and Storytelling Lead to translate stories into compelling digital content for online audiences 
• Coordinate with the Acquisition and Supporter Engagement Coordinator to align digital activity with campaign timing, audience targeting and supporter journeys 
• Partner with the Acquisition and Supporter Engagement Coordinator to deliver event communications and promotion, including invitations, digital content, event collateral and post-event communications, ensuring consistent branding and messaging across all touchpoints 
• Work closely with the Philanthropy Support Coordinator and broader engagement team to deliver digital content for supporter communications   
• Use data and insights to monitor digital performance and continuously improve content reach and engagement 

Key selection criteria  

• Experience in digital communications, marketing or content coordination, ideally in a purpose-driven or community-focused organisation  
• Demonstrated ability to create multi-platform content for various audiences and strong design skills 
• Strong writing skills with the ability to create clear, engaging and audience-focused content for digital platforms  
• Experience managing or contributing to websites, social media channels or digital communication tools 
• Ability to translate briefs and ideas into engaging content across multiple formats  
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities  
• Basic understanding of digital performance metrics and how insights can be used to improve content and engagement 

How to apply 

Please send a copy of your CV and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria to [email protected] by 5:00pm Monday 1 June 2026. 

For more information related to this role, please contact Caroline Sheehan, Business Consultant.  

P: 0466 354 357 

E: [email protected]