Marketing Coordinator

**Marketing Coordinator Ad**

Are you an experienced marketing professional in social media and/or commercial marketing? Would you like the opportunity to learn how or continue to make a difference in the lives of people with disabilities? Join our dedicated team at Independent Disability Services (IDS) as a Marketing Coordinator where you will get the opportunity to be across a broad range of marketing and communications projects in an organisation primed for growth with your input.

**About Us**:
Independent Disability Services (IDS) seeks to provide the best possible services and support to enhance the lives of people with disabilities and their families. IDS provides services which are individualised, responsive, and delivered within a framework of respect for our clients’ rights. We seek to empower people with disabilities, furthering their independence and enhancing their involvement within their community.

IDS is a medium-sized, purpose-driven disability services provider with around 130 staff, ready for strategic growth. We are grounded in ethical practices and a client-centred approach. As a registered provider with NDIS, TAC, and WorkSafe, and with over 30 years of operational experience, IDS is well-positioned to achieve outcomes and deliver meaningful supports for people with disabilities.

**Why Join Our Team**:
As a staff member of IDS, you'll be surrounded by like-minded, creative and connected professionals who are experts in disability support. We offer a flexible work environment, professional development and a hybrid work environment. You'll have the opportunity to work autonomously and within a team to contribute to meaningful outcomes for people with disabilities.

The purpose of the Marketing Coordinator is to expand the awareness and recognition of IDS through the use and management of social media and marketing campaigns. IDS operates in a competitive disability service provider market where individual choice in provider directly impacts the bottom line. The Marketing Coordinator will work to build IDS’ customer base and reputation as a provider of choice.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Contribute to the development of website content for search engine optimisation (SEO) to improve organic traffic in the digital market space
- Collate and synthesise marketing documents and collateral including newsletters, brochures
- Assist with IDS’ Google non-profit grant performance and renewal
- Work in collaboration with website developers to manage and optimise IDS’ primary website and all affiliate sites
- Support any review of IDS’ marketing and branding
- Help to develop content and to distribute IDS’ monthly newsletter
- Maintain a network of various media platforms to ensure efficient and effective advertising performance
- Identify effective media channels to reach specific audiences
- Provide information on market structures and trends to help identify the effectiveness of marketing campaigns
- Assist to coordinate and market events and awards (e.g. Staff excellence awards, International Women’s and/or Men’s Day dinners, IDS Client and Staff Christmas Party).

**What we offer**:

- Work with experts in the sector
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible work arrangements
- Accrued day off available
- PBI Salary Packaging
- Professional development

**Requirements**:

- NDIS Worker Screening Check -in place prior to commencement
- Victorian Working with Children Check -in place prior to commencement
- NDIS Worker Orientation Module - can be completed upon appointment
- Established media marketing related references.

**Skills and Experience**
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in marketing in a commercial role
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team to achieve marketing objectives
- Commercial awareness partnered with a creative mind
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated experience in content creation
- Ability to work with a high level of independence and autonomy
- Ability to manage competing priorities, and multiple projects
- Well-developed time management skills to ensure stakeholder requirements are met
- Computer skills including Microsoft 365 (SharePoint, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, Excel)
- Preparedness to work within IDS’ Values and Purpose.

**Education**
- Diploma or higher in marketing, business, or related field.

**Desirable**
- Experience in Google Analytics
- Experience in social media marketing (e.g. Facebook, LinkedIn, x, Instagram, YouTube)
- Understanding of key marketing drivers of customer acquisition, growth and retention/loyalty.

**Pay**: $40 to $45 per hour

**Job type**: Part time (EFT: 0.4 - 0.6)

**How to apply**

At IDS, we are committed to an inclusive community. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: $40.00 - $45.00 per hour

Expected hours: 16 - 24 per week

**Benefits**:

- Professional development a