Events and Marketing Lead

Events and Marketing Lead

We're seeking an Events and Marketing Lead to join our team in this exciting new role. From creating innovative marketing
campaigns to delivering memorable events, you'll ensure our purpose and values
are communicated effectively while supporting key goals such as increasing enrolments and fostering
community connections.

If you are genuinely inspired by the following things,
we'd love to hear from you

• Do you want to work in a team with a culture of curiosity and continuous improvement?
  
•  Are you excited by creating meaningful moments and experiences?
  
• Are you ready to play your part in supporting our future generations?
  
• Do you like to have a laugh while also taking pride in your professionalism and achievements?
  
• Does turning large complex events into 'smooth sailing' float your boat?
  
• .... Herding cats?

About ECMS

Early Childhood Management Services (ECMS) is a
for-purpose organisation fostering lifelong learning by providing high-quality
early learning and care for Victoria's children, families, and communities. We
work with over 6,500 children in our 75 kindergarten and childcare centres
weekly.

Our Marketing and Communications Team plays a
vital role in enabling and supporting the ECMS brand, connecting audiences to
our purpose and driving engagement with families, employees, and stakeholders.

What will you do?

• Plan and deliver impactful well-executed
  events such as community engagement activities, internal initiatives like
  our annual Conference and learning circles, as well as partner
  collaborations
  
• Develop and execute marketing
  strategies, including promotional materials, social content, and
  campaigns, to boost ECMS's visibility and engagement within the community.
  
  
• Build and maintain strong relationships
  with internal teams, sponsors, and key stakeholders.
  
• Track and analyse performance metrics
  for campaigns and events to drive continuous improvement.
  
• Identify opportunities for innovation
  and contribute to team goals and initiatives.

We're looking for someone who brings:

• Demonstrated experience in event coordination with skills in marketing.
  
• A track record of managing end-to-end marketing campaigns across digital and print platforms.
  
• Exceptional coordination, organisational, and time management skills, with the ability to deliver projects on time and within budget.
  
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling marketing materials and execute creative event designs.
  
• High attention to detail and a talent for managing multiple priorities.
  
• Proficiency in marketing tools, analytics platforms, and briefing design stakeholders.
  
• A valid Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain).
  
• Tertiary
  qualifications in Marketing, Events Management, or a related field (desirable).

What's in it for you?

• Opportunities for career growth, including exposure to high-calibre colleagues and diverse projects.
  
• 2% professional development budget—tailored learning opportunities to suit your goals.
  
• Flexibility with work, including hybrid work arrangements and opportunities to visit our services.
  
• 50% childcare discount for team members.
  
• Six weeks paid parental leave.
  
• Access to retail and recreational discounts through our fully sponsored Employee Benefits Program (e.g., Coles, Woolworths, ).

Join us

ECMS is committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing, and
inclusion of all children. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal
and Torres Strait Islander peoples and individuals from diverse communities and
backgrounds.

For more information, please contact Stephanie at To apply, please
attach your resume and a cover letter detailing your suitability for this role.
Candidates will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so submit your application
today