ABOUT US
The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities. We believe in doing good that transforms lives and futures for the better. It is this belief which drives us to find new ways and places where we can make a difference. From times of personal crisis to moments of national grief, we are always here — providing support, safety, community, and opportunity.
At the Salvation Army Employment Plus (EPlus), our experienced employment teams have been empowering people to find the right job since 1998 as part of the Australian Government's Employment Services network. We've worked with over 200,000 businesses across Australia and seen well over half a million Australians successfully placed in employment.
At Employment Plus we drive high performance with a forward thinking, results driven culture, that you will be proud to be a part of. Whilst we are a not-for-profit organisation with a strong dedication to helping people find work, we operate in a highly competitive market and as such, aiming to exceed required targets is vital for all our employees.
Based in Blackburn and reporting to the National Marketing Manager, you will be responsible for:
Planning and executing in-person and digital marketing events from the planning and logistics through to the post-event feedback analysis.
Create and manage content for Employment Plus and Workspace websites, social media platforms including Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and TikTok, ensuring it adheres to brand and department style guide requirements., In addition, oversee the production of visuals like graphics and videos for campaigns.
Support internal teams by preparing promotional materials, coordinating with agencies, monitoring activities, and compiling reports on successes and improvements.
Manage website live chat platforms and Workspace content, resolving issues and keeping platforms updated.
Maintain social media posting schedules for various platforms, including engaging with platform audiences, and developing new and creative content ideas.
Handle various administrative tasks including but not limited to, processing invoices, ordering and coordinating delivery of inventory.
Please note: This position is a fixed-term parental leave contract, commencing end of Feb 2025. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted from mid-January onwards.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:
Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Marketing, Communications, or a related field
1-2 years’ experience in a marketing-related role with exposure to the following areas is desirable: Event coordination and execution, Content creation and social media management, or providing general marketing support across departments
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Experience with Canva, Campaign Monitor and Adobe suite are favourable
In return, you will have access to:
Hybrid working environment
An opportunity for a 9-day fortnight or an accrued day off every 4 weeks
Enjoy generous tax-free salary packaging benefits
Discounted health and fitness programs through Fitness Passport
Up to 8 weeks leave per year through our purchase leave scheme
Generous Parental Leave offering of 12 weeks
Up to 5 days paid leave per year to support a TSA program or activity
Employee Assistance Program
Ongoing training and development
At Employment Plus, we value diversity and strive for inclusivity in our recruitment process. If you are a person with a disability and require an adjustment, such as alternative application methods, or if you have a general enquiry about a role, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at employmentpluscareers@salvationarmy.org.au. Please specify the job title and location in the subject line.
Successful applicants will be required to undertake a police check, it is not mandatory to have a clear criminal history.
Employment Plus is an equal employment opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage and candidates with culturally diverse backgrounds. We provide an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of our people. Employment Plus is a child safe organisation that is committed to ensuring the wellbeing of children and young people and protecting them from harm.
We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration.
The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people.
The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.
We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration
