Marketing & Communications Specialist

Craft meaningful connections that help create brighter futures for young Australians. A Start in Life supports young people to overcome barriers to education, ensuring they have the resources and opportunities to thrive. As a key member of the fundraising and communications team, you’ll contribute to an organisation with purpose, impact and heart. Communications & Marketing Specialist You’ll shape how they tell the story – creating engaging content, nurturing donor relationships and strengthening their digital presence. You will lead communications planning and delivery across multiple channels to grow awareness, trust and long‑term support. In this pivotal role, you will: Develop and deliver an annual communications plan aligned to fundraising and donor engagement goals Create compelling written and visual content for newsletters, campaigns, social media, donor materials and the annual report Manage digital marketing including social channels, EDMs, website content and online engagement Maintain brand consistency through design templates, style guides and messaging frameworks Produce donor reports, key publications and impact‑led storytelling pieces Monitor media trends and opportunities to support timely, strategic organisational responses Coordinate donor events, supporter functions and campaign‑related activities Analyse communications and donor engagement data to inform insights, improve targeting and optimise results Lead communications‑related projects from concept to delivery, ensuring quality and timeliness Collaborate closely with fundraising, education and data teams to deliver integrated activities and share stories of impact About You You’re a creative, driven and purpose‑led communicator who knows how to connect audiences with stories that matter. With experience in communications, marketing or donor engagement – ideally within a not‑for‑profit – you bring both strategic thinking and hands‑on execution. You’re confident managing content, digital channels, brand messaging and campaigns, and you thrive in a collaborative environment where your work contributes directly to social impact. You have: Demonstrated experience in communications, marketing or stakeholder engagement, ideally in the NFP or purpose‑driven sector Strong digital marketing skills across social media, EDMs, scheduling tools and analytics Exceptional writing, storytelling and content creation abilities across print and digital formats Experience developing and maintaining brand guidelines, templates and consistent design assets Ability to plan, execute and evaluate communications and donor campaigns CRM and email marketing platform experience (e.g., ThankQ, Mailchimp, Campaign Monitor) Strong organisational skills and ability to balance multiple projects Creative flair, a collaborative mindset and a commitment to supporting young people’s education (Desirable) Experience in fundraising communications, SEO, paid social, or design/animation Why You’ll Love Working at A Start in Life Join a values‑driven organisation making real impact for young Australians Play a key role in shaping brand presence and supporter engagement Supportive, inclusive and solutions‑focused team culture Flexible part‑time working arrangements Opportunity to broaden your skills across communications, fundraising and digital Competitive salary + NFP benefits and flexible working arrangements Bring your storytelling, creativity and strategic communication skills to a role where every message contributes to changing a young person’s future. Apply now By submitting your CV and a short cover letter telling us why you’re the right person for this role. Contact For more information, or a confidential discussion, contact Jakki Travers at Beaumont People: *************@beaumontpeople.com.au Applications will be reviewed as they’re received. Equal Opportunity Statement Beaumont People has been engaged to recruit this role. Please direct all enquiries to Beaumont People. Beaumont People believes a diverse workplace is a happy workplace and encourages applications from people of all different backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, CALD backgrounds and people with disabilities. They do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital or parental status. Should you require a reasonable accommodation to be made for your application to be assessed Beaumont People would be more than happy to discuss how that can be arranged. Safety Notice Be careful – don’t provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Don’t transfer any money or complete suspicious online surveys. If you see something suspicious, report this job ad. #J-18808-Ljbffr