The opportunity

Are you a passionate marketer looking to make a real impact? Special Olympics Australia is seeking a dynamic Marketing Coordinator to help drive awareness and engagement for our programs supporting athletes with intellectual disability and/or autism.

In this role, you’ll assist in developing and executing marketing campaigns, creating engaging content for digital channels (web, eDM and social media), and supporting events that celebrate inclusion. If you’re creative, proactive, and eager to contribute to a purpose-driven organisation, we’d love to hear from you!

With the 50th anniversary of Special Olympics in Australia and the National Games in Melbourne in 2026 - there has never been a better time to join the Marketing team at Special Olympics Australia.

Hours of Work:

Full Time - 38 hours per week

Location:

Sydney, with Flexible/Hybrid Working Arrangements

Reporting to:

General Manager - Marketing

Primary Purpose of Position:

This is an entry level role that will support the Marketing team in the development and delivery of innovative marketing campaigns and digital content that helps bring our organisation’s vision to life. This is a hands-on role that requires attention to detail, creativity, and good time management skills.

Screening/Candidacy:

Special Olympics Australia is a child-safe organisation. We require all applicants to undergo background checks and screening before or during any appointment. Our Commitment Statement to Safeguarding Children and Young People and other important information can be found at www.specialolympics.com.au.

We embrace diversity in gender, age, ethnicity, disability, religion and sexual orientation. We are committed to providing a safe environment for all our members.

How To Apply:

For further information and to request a copy of the Position Description, please contact Amy Miller via email at [email protected].

Applications must include a short (1-2 page) cover letter and a current resume.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Applications close COB Thursday 28 February.

About us

Special Olympics Australia (SOA) is a National Sporting Organisation for People with Disability (NSOD) providing sports, health and education programs that bring joy and inclusion to children and adults with intellectual disabilities and/or autism.

Part of the global Special Olympics network, the organisation provides inclusive sports training, programs and competition opportunities that enable over 30,000 people with intellectual disabilities and/or autism the opportunity to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy, improve wellbeing and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with the community.