As a Marketing Coordinator*, you'll play a key role in delivering creative and impactful marketing content that supports the recruitment efforts of the Australian Defence Force (ADF). Working across Navy, Army, Air Force, and Tri-Service portfolios, you'll collaborate with Brand Leads and creative partners to ensure all campaign assets are high-quality, consistent, and aligned with strategic objectives. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a nationally significant mission while growing your career in a dynamic and purpose-driven environment.
Open to applications from Canberra, Melbourne, or Sydney
Details about the Client
ADF Careers is the largest workforce outsourcing solution in the southern hemisphere with over 80,000 applications received on average each year.
ADF Careers is on a mission to recruit the right people, in the right numbers, at the right time to support the Australian Defence Force to build, sustain and maximise Defence capability.
Our people are our greatest asset. We recognise and respect our people's need to work in ways that support their careers, families, and lifestyle. That's why we offer flexible working arrangements, learning pathways, additional leave entitlements and extensive corporate discounts across a variety of product and services. We want our people to be financially rewarded; to feel good and to go beyond what they thought possible at work.
Be you, and we'll be better together.
To find out more about our great employee benefits and what it's like to be part of the team, reach out to our friendly talent acquisition team.
Job Description
As a Marketing Coordinator*, you will support the development and delivery of creative assets and content across a variety of marketing campaigns and initiatives, working closely with Brand Leads across Navy, Army, Air Force, and Tri-Service portfolios. This role requires a proactive, detail-oriented team player who can collaborate effectively with internal teams and external partners to ensure all creative outputs are high-quality, brand-aligned, and strategically driven across paid, owned, and earned media channels.
You will:
* Collaborate with Brand Leads to develop and adapt creative assets for multi-channel campaigns, ensuring alignment with brand strategy and audience needs.
* Support tailored creative development for service-specific, category, and job-level initiatives.
* Ensure consistent application of brand guidelines, tone, and visual identity across all outputs.
* Manage creative briefs and coordinate with internal teams and external partners to deliver high-quality, on-brand content on time and within budget.
* Review and approve creative assets, ensuring compliance with brand standards and campaign objectives.
* Align creative with broader marketing strategies across digital, social, print, and experiential channels.
* Contribute to high-priority initiatives and support content integration opportunities.
* Maintain accurate project records, track progress, and escalate risks as needed.
* Assist with budget tracking and post-campaign reporting, including performance insights and key learnings.
* Perform additional duties as directed to support the success of the marketing function.
Candidate's Profile
If you have worked in a similar position or just looking for your next opportunity that will make an impact, we want to speak with you.
Your background will demonstrate:
* Experience of 1-3 years in marketing, branding, or creative support roles, with a strong understanding of brand management and campaign delivery.
* Confident developing and coordinating content across multiple formats and channels and ideally have experience working with creative or media agencies.
* Organised and detail-oriented, you thrive in fast-paced environments, managing multiple projects with ease.
* Excellent communication skills, creative mindset, and collaborative approach make you a valuable team player.
* Adaptable, proactive, and passionate about brand storytelling and delivering high-quality, impactful content.
To apply for this position, you must be an Australian citizen and have the ability to maintain an Australian AGSVA security clearance.
How to apply
If eligible, please submit your resume; applications are open to all qualified Australian citizens regardless of their background, identity, experiences and beliefs.
If you need assistance during our recruitment process, please email Victoria Emms at for a confidential conversation.
Our office will be closed for Christmas and New Year from 22 December 2025 to 1 January 2026 inclusive. Applications received during this period will be reviewed and responded to from 7 January 2026.
To apply for this position, please submit your application online through our designated platform. The deadline for applications is 11:30 PM (AEST) on Wednesday 14th January 2026. It's important to note that applications will be reviewed and processed as they are received.