* Competitive salary + Super including NFP salary packaging.
* Flexible working arrangements (Hybrid working – 50/50 split alternating between Cheltenham Office/Lilydale Office + home).
Are you a marketing generalist with a flair for creating unforgettable events? We're looking for a Marketing and Events Coordinator to play a pivotal role in amplifying our message and reaching the right audience. In this multifaceted role, you'll be at the forefront of promoting Melba's mission, point of difference and services through integrated marketing campaigns and coordinating events that leave a lasting impact. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that truly makes a difference, working alongside a dynamic, highly skilled team dedicated to improving the lives of people with disability.
About the Role
The Marketing and Events Coordinator is responsible for planning, executing, and optimising marketing campaigns across various channels and developing, promoting, and delivering a range of events across Melba for both internal and external stakeholders. This position is accountable for the planning and delivery of creative events that showcase Melba's services and meet other requirements as defined. Key focus of the role includes experience in campaign management, event management, digital marketing, and project coordination within a dynamic marketing team.
Key Responsibilities:
* Assist in the development and execution of integrated marketing campaigns, including digital, social media, email, events, and traditional advertising.
* Coordinate project timelines, tasks, and deliverables to ensure campaigns are executed smoothly and on schedule.
* Using co-design principles, collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop an event program that aligns to Melba's strategic objectives and fosters awareness of Melba and its services.
* Research and identify relevant events, conferences, expos, and school engagements that align with Melba's strategic objectives and target audiences.
* Manage the booking and registration process, including negotiation of sponsorships, exhibitor spaces, or speaking opportunities.
* Plan and coordinate logistics for Melba's participation in events, including materials, staffing, presentations, and promotional activities.
* Collaborate with internal teams to create marketing materials, such as content, graphics, and promotional assets.
* Support the management of digital marketing channels, including website updates, social media content scheduling, intranet and email campaign deployment.
* Develop the production and distribution of branded Melba items including signage, media backdrops and merchandise.
* Create memorable and impactful events through innovative and creative end-to-end event management including the development of detailed event plans, vendor/agency management and post event reporting.
* Collaborate with the Communications team to develop content to support and promote events.
Your Background
We are seeking a talented and motivated individual to join our team as a Marketing and Events Coordinator. The ideal candidate will have:
* Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, event management, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
* Proven experience in marketing, communications, or event coordination, with a track record of managing large and small events successfully.
* Strong understanding of digital marketing channels, social media platforms, and advertising campaign planning.
* Exceptional organisational and project management skills, with the ability to prioritise, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines autonomously.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail and creativity.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with marketing tools and platforms.
* Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills, adept at building effective partnerships across teams.
* Strategic thinker with the ability to align events and communications with organisational objectives.
* Passionate about human rights, inclusion, diversity, and service excellence, with a commitment to Melba's values and goals.
* Resilient, flexible, and adaptable to change.
* Energetic, self-motivated, and solution-focused, with a creative and proactive approach to problem-solving.
* Enthusiastic about marketing and dedicated to the success of campaigns and initiatives.
Requirements
* A current Australian Driver Licence.
* NDIS Worker Screening and Working with Children Check (we can support you through the process of obtaining one or both checks if you don't already have them).
* Compliance with OHS&W regulations, legislation, and Policies and Procedures is required. Successful completion of pre-employment safety screening checks, mandatory training, and their subsequent renewals is necessary.
About Us
For over 50 years Melba Support Services has been providing services to people with disability that focus on supporting people to dream big, embrace life and do what they choose and value. Melba is firmly grounded in upholding human rights and recognises that part of living a happy, healthy life is being independent and being able to do the things that bring us joy. Melba won the 2023 National Disability Award for Excellence in Service Quality.
What's different about Melba?
We definitely do things differently; we call it The Melba Way. Melba's approach is built on a human rights values-based framework. Our purpose is to open up a world of opportunities for people to live a fabulous life. Everyone should be supported to live the life they choose. The Melba Way' is how we go about doing this. Each person is individual and unique. The Melba Way honours and sustains this by creating, maintaining, and refining individualised person-led service, minute by minute, hour by hour and day by day. We do this one person at a time.
Working at Melba
* We support people with disability to live the life they want.
* We have a Zero Tolerance approach to violence, abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
* Every member of the Melba community is committed to The Melba Way Charter, our vision, purpose and values.
* Melba aims to create welcoming and respectful workplaces that promote inclusive and collaborative working relationships.
* We are a human-rights, values-based, not-for-profit community organisation committed to providing services that support individuals with disability to lead everyday lives of their choice, if this resonates with you, come join us
* Join a supportive and collaborative culture where your contributions make a real impact.
* Enjoy onsite parking and other benefits.
* Access to not-for-profit salary packaging.
* Flexible work arrangements, with the ability to work from home or the office.
Ready to make a difference?