National Marketing Officer

Marketing Communications (Marketing & Communications)

Marketing opportunity with one of Australia's most trusted charity brands  Part-Time (Approx. 30 hours per week) - Deakin, Canberra  National, high-profile Not for Profit Organisation.  Attractive salary package - fringe benefits + flexible, positive working conditions.  Opportunity to contribute to a growing portfolio and new role.  St John Ambulance Australia is seeking a confident marketing all-rounder, with an interest in digital marketing, websites, social media and promotions. 

This position is based in our Australian Office in Deakin ACT within a small, growing team.

This is a busy creative-meets-operational role, with a broad mix of routine tasks and longer-term project and campaign-based activities that support the strategic priorities for the national brand and communications function.

The right candidate will bring a mix of creativity, analytical thinking, planning skills and attention to detail - helping us to improve our internal processes and practices. They will work well under direction, in collaboration with others, and also independently.

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities: Coordinate and administrate marketing activities that support the national brand and communications function broadly.  Maintain St John Ambulance Australia's website and digital channels through content development and coordination. Maintain and strengthen St John Ambulance Australia's social media presence - source and produce engaging copy and visuals, foster engagement, and administer platforms.  Maintain coordination of a suite of brand assets, marketing materials and organisational templates.  Contribute to marketing, advertising and promotional activities that support charitable and commercial priorities. Liaise with external suppliers e.g. creative agencies, designers, printers, advertising channels.  Other day-to-day administrative marketing-communications activities as required. Qualifications in Marketing, Business, Communications or related field.  Knowledge and experience across day-to-day marketing and communications activities  Knowledge and skills in contemporary digital and social media marketing. Well-developed computer and system literacy - ideally with experience using a website CMS, and ability to learn new platforms quickly. Excellent written and verbal communications skills, and ability to develop creative and professional copy.  Excellent administration skills with attention to detail and adherence to deadlines.  Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills to liaise with a network of professional stakeholders. Ability to work both under direction and independently with a level of professional responsibility.  Desirable (but not essential): Skills to design (produce) creative assets (e.g. experience with any design packages such as Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, Video software).  Some understanding of advertising and promotional environments e.g. product/service marketing would be a bonus.  Special Conditions: This role may require occasional (infrequent) interstate travel to attend meetings or events. Infrequent out-of-hours or over-time work may be required to meet deadline or attend events. Time in lieu may be approved. Ongoing over-time is not anticipated. This position must be based in Canberra with availability to attend Australian Office in Deakin, with some allowance for reasonable work from home.  The position is flexible at 0.8FTE and hours day/hours allocation may be negotiated depending on workflow and personal requirements.  Applicants must have the right to work in Australia as a citizen or with full unrestricted work permit or visa. A National Police Check is required to be obtained upon appointment to the role and every three years thereafter.  Appointment to this position is subject to maintaining a valid Working with Children Check APPLICATION PROCESS: Please carefully read the role description, criteria and special conditions. 

Write a 1-2-page pitch highlighting your relevant skills and experience, and what you will bring to this role . You do not  need to respond to each Selection Criteria individually, but they should be broadly touched on in your response.  Please make sure to attach your current Resume/CV. Applications must be received by 5pm  on Tuesday 23 April. Only successfully shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview. 

Questions and applications should be emailed to Enita Hampton, National Manager Brand and Communications on  (email protected)   Visit  for further information about St John Ambulance Australia

*Unfortunately, applications that do not follow the above process will not be eligible for consideration and further correspondence will not be undertaken.

Other Information: St John Ambulance Australia values diversity and are committed to fostering a workplace that is welcoming, respectful and inclusive. We encourage applications from First Nations people, people living with disability, gender and sexually diverse people, and people who have come from culturally diverse backgrounds or who have come to Australia as migrants or refugees. 

St John Ambulance Australia Limited is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people who participate in St John activities, programs, events or services. St John has zero tolerance for child abuse and neglect. We take all allegations and concerns about abuse very seriously. St John will always strive to ensure that children do not experience neglect, abuse, harm or exploitation during their involvement with us.

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