Marketing and Communications Assistant

About Us

FREO2 Foundation (FREO2) is a global non-profit committed to reducing child mortality from respiratory failure in low-resource settings. Respiratory failure claims the lives of over 1.6 million children under the age of five every year. This includes fatalities from pneumonia, birth asphyxia and preterm births. Despite the preventable nature of these deaths, children residing in low-resource settings face significant barriers to accessing life-saving treatment.

FREO2 delivers Oxygen as a Service (O2aaS) — a reliable, affordable, accessible and sustainable solution that ensures uninterrupted oxygen supply, clinical training, and technical support to strengthen healthcare systems. Working with governments, multilateral partners, and health facilities, we are transforming how medical oxygen is delivered to the most remote and resource-constrained communities
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About the Role

FREO2 is seeking a creative and detail-oriented Marketing & Communications Assistant to support the organisation's growing communications and stakeholder engagement needs.

Based in Melbourne and working supporting the Marketing & Communications Manager, you will play a key role in shaping FREO2's storytelling, producing high-quality content and visual materials for donors, partners, and global audiences. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys writing, design, and strategy, and wants to contribute their skills to a mission-driven organisation making tangible global impact.

Key Responsibilities

As the Marketing & Communications Assistant, your main focus areas will include:

• Reporting and Writing:

Draft and edit quarterly and annual reports, impact stories, and communication materials for donors, partners, staff, and internal stakeholders.

• Fundraising and Donor Communications:

Develop compelling communications pieces to support fundraising campaigns, donor engagement, and new funding opportunities. Work collaboratively with donors and partners to promote FREO2's work through joint communications, case studies, and campaign strategies.

• Grant Support:

Assist in preparing written components of grant applications, concept notes, and partner proposals.

• Marketing Collateral and Pitch Decks:

Design and prepare professional presentations, brochures, and branded materials that communicate FREO2's mission and impact.

• Design and Formatting:

Use Canva to produce visually engaging reports, infographics, and marketing materials that align to FREO2's brand.

• Stakeholder Communications:

Collaborate with in-country program teams to prepare clear, accurate, and well-formatted communication materials for a variety of audiences.

• Social Media Support:

Curate, schedule, and post updates that promote FREO2's work and engage its digital community.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in communications, marketing, design, or a related field.
• Proven ability to write, edit, and format professional communications materials.
• Strong proficiency in Canva and basic understanding of brand and design principles.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and work independently.
• A proactive, collaborative mindset and passion for communicating purpose-driven work.
• (Bonus) Experience working in global health, not-for-profit, or social impact sectors.

Benefits

• Contribute to a meaningful global mission improving oxygen access in low-resource settings.
• Gain hands-on experience in communications across multiple international projects.
• Collaborate with a small, dynamic, and supportive global team.
• Flexible work arrangements with the opportunity to work partly in-office and partly remote.
• Professional growth opportunities for the right candidate.

Are You Interested?

• Send your cover letter and an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae to (subject line must include the reference:
  Application – Marketing and Comms Assistant

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- Applications close on 27th October 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Employment Basis:

Part-time (2-3 days per week), 6-month initial contract with potential to extend.

Location:

Melbourne, with some on-campus office days required at The University of Melbourne.

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