Marketing Assistant

• Fantastic new opportunity with a respected, trusted and growing organisation
• Enhance your skills and practical knowledge across various marketing functions
• Have autonomy to work on your own set of projects (with the support of the Marketing Manager)

The Institute of Public Administration Australia (WA) is the professional association for those involved in delivering public services to Western Australians. Members are drawn from the public service, academia, businesses, and the not-for-profit sector. We deliver over 450 seminars, events, and professional development training programs annually. For more information visit

The Team

We are a collaborative team that genuinely values the unique knowledge and skills each person brings to the organisation. Our culture is supportive, inclusive, and built on mutual respect.

We enjoy working in a busy environment, however, we value and prioritise a healthy balance in life, by actively supporting flexible working arrangements. Some of these include opportunities, where appropriate, to work remotely, flexibility in working hours, additional days off during the Christmas period, no weekend or late-night work, and only the occasional before/after-hours commitment for our major events.

We are located on Murdoch University campus with easy access to public transport and a vibrant campus atmosphere. We love what we do, and the regular interaction with our members in the public service reminds us how meaningful our work is.

Who we are looking for

This is a full-time position, offered initially on a 12-month fixed term contract, with a strong possibility of extension to a permanent position. We are seeking an enthusiastic and creative individual with excellent professional writing and design skills who is interested in a marketing and communications role.

You will be responsible for creating engaging marketing and communications content and collateral across all areas of the business, as well as managing the Institute's individual membership services. In addition, you will have the autonomy to coordinate a number of side projects.

This position is ideal for someone looking to enhance their skills in these areas. It may suit an experienced professional seeking a change, or someone with the right skill set who is looking to enter a marketing and communications role, such as a recent graduate.

Your role will cover key responsibilities such as:

• preparing promotional emails, e-newsletters, and media releases.
• designing and producing engaging marketing, promotional, and other collateral in adherence to the branding guidelines.
• updating and managing social media accounts.
• reviewing, evaluating, and monitoring marketing activities and providing recommendations.
• supporting individual members and coordinating their benefits.
• assisting Marketing Manager on various tasks relating to IPAA WA's marketing, communications, website, awards and scholarships.
• providing marketing and communication support for IPAA WA business areas.
• maintaining up-to-date mailing and key contacts lists.
• other duties as required.

Essential Criteria

• High level of written skills, with the ability to write professional and engaging content tailored to varying audiences through various channels.
• The ability to use design software to create engaging collateral and content. (e.g: Adobe Creative Suite, Affinity, Canva, etc.)
• Experience with or ability to learn social media management.
• Strong IT skills including proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite, and confidence in navigating (or learning) other applications (e.g. email campaign, analytical, project management, and CRM software).
• Excellent time management and organisational skills with the ability to follow project plans and to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, team environment.

Desirable Criteria

• Previous work experience in a role with similar tasks.
• Qualifications in a relevant discipline (such as Marketing, Communications, Media, Graphic Design, etc.).

Application Instructions:

If you would like a job description or would like more information, please email the Marketing Manager at

Please submit your CV, and cover letter
addressing the selection criteria
(no more than two pages), by 5pm Wednesday 29
th
October.