Marketing & Communications Assistant

Responsibilities

The Marketing & Communications Assistant will support the delivery of digital engagement, content creation, and promotional campaigns across various channels. They will work closely with the Marketing & Communications Coordinator to promote programs, events, and impact stories to diverse stakeholders.

Requirements

Candidates should have 2-5 years of experience in marketing or communications with proficiency in social media management and graphic design tools like Canva. Strong organizational skills, the ability to manage competing priorities, and a current Working with Children Check are required.

Skills

• Marketing
• Communications
• Content creation
• Digital marketing
• Social media management
• Graphic design
• Stakeholder engagement
• Canva
• Copywriting
• Email marketing
• Project management
• Microsoft Office Suite
• WordPress
• Photography
• Videography
• Video editing

Benefits

• Superannuation
• Flexible working arrangements

About this role

Playgroup NSW is seeking an experienced and creative Marketing & Communications Assistant to support the delivery of marketing, communications, digital engagement and content creation activities across the organisation.

Employment Details
Fixed-term position, part time - 2 days/week.
Contract term until 31 March 2027.
Potential for extension subject to funding and organisational requirements.
Hourly rate: $40-$45 per hour plus superannuation, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Flexible working arrangements available by agreement.
Some out-of-hours work may be required to support events, webinars and organisational activities.
Position Purpose
This role is suited to a marketing and communications practitioner with demonstrated experience in content creation, digital marketing, social media management, graphic design and stakeholder engagement. Working closely with the Marketing & Communications Coordinator, the position will contribute to campaigns that promote Playgroup NSW programs, partnerships, events and impact stories for families, communities, government stakeholders and supporters.
The successful candidate will be able to work independently, manage competing priorities and produce high-quality communications materials across a range of channels. This position is offered until 31 March 2027, with the potential for extension.
Qualifications
Demonstrated experience (typically 2-5 years) in a marketing, communications, digital marketing, content creation or similar role.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor content for a range of audiences.
Experience creating engaging content for social media, websites, email marketing and promotional campaigns.
Experience using Canva to produce professional marketing materials and digital assets.
Experience scheduling, monitoring and reporting on social media performance across platforms including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok.
Ability to manage multiple projects, competing deadlines and changing priorities.
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
Experience liaising with internal and external stakeholders.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and collaborative workplace technologies.
Current Working with Children Check, or willingness and ability to obtain one before commencement.
Desirable Experience & Criteria
Experience working within a not-for-profit, community services, family services or membership-based organisation.
Experience using website content management systems, particularly WordPress.
Experience with email marketing platforms such as Mailchimp, Campaign Monitor or similar.
Photography, videography and video editing experience.
Experience supporting events, webinars and community engagement activities.
Experience analysing campaign performance and preparing marketing reports.

For a full job description, please visit this page: https://www.playgroupnsw.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/PGNSW-Marketing-Communications-Assistant-Position-Description-2.pdf

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If you’re passionate about community, connection, and early childhood learning, we’d love to hear from you. Applications are reviewed as they come in — don’t wait! Your next meaningful career move could start right here.

If you would like any further information on this role, please email us at people@playgroupnsw.org.au

About Playgroup NSW

Non-profit Organizations · 51-200 employees · headquartered in Sydney, New South Wales