The role

Are you a communications all-rounder with a passion for driving social impact for children and young people in need? Come and join us!

Reporting to the Head of Communications and Public Affairs, the Marketing and Communications Officer will craft engaging and accessible content for a range of platforms and audiences, bring a sharp eye for detail to proofreading tasks, develop and design marketing materials and collaborate with internal teams to produce high-quality, compelling and on-brand communications.

This is a diverse role that requires creativity, flexibility and strong relationship-building skills.

About our organisation

Youth Off The Streets is a not-for-profit organisation that provides children and young people in need with safety, support and education for a positive future. We offer homelessness and housing services, alternative high school education, First Nations support services, alcohol and other drugs counselling, youth justice support, community outreach, life skills workshops and vocational training, among other services and programs.

Key responsibilities

Copywriting for internal communications and external content including website, social media, newsletters and publications

Creating marketing collateral and graphics using Canva

Editing and proofreading content and marketing materials

Managing website content uploads and updates (WordPress)

Producing monthly reports on the performance of content on social channels and website

Pitching editorial and other content ideas and providing rationale grounded in support for organisational objectives

Providing high-quality communications advice and service delivery to the organisation

Overseeing invoice processing for the Marketing and Communications team as required

Managing creative brief requests from other business units

Selection criteria (includes but is not limited to)

Tertiary qualification in communications, media, marketing or a related discipline.

Two years’ experience in a similar marketing or communications role.

Exceptional writing skills and the ability to identify, research and craft memorable content.

High attention to detail with well-developed copyediting and proofreading skills.

Strong initiative and ability to work to deadlines.

Flexibility and adaptability in order to work well within a small and collaborative team.

What we can offer you

A supportive team environment

Career progression and development pathways

EAP for yourself and your family

Salary packaging up to $15,900

Rewards and benefits program

To apply

Please provide:

1. A cover letter that responds to the selection criteria in full and answers the question: Why are you interested in working at Youth Off The Streets?

2. Your CV

3. At least two recent samples of your writing

The closing date for applications is Monday 19 May 2025, however interviews will begin immediately, with a view to the successful candidate commencing as soon as possible.

At Youth Off The Streets, diversity, equity and inclusion are part of our DNA. Together, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices of our people. It fuels our innovation and connects us to our stakeholders and the communities we serve.

Youth Off The Streets is an EEO Employer and a Child Safe Organisation. We are committed to providing a safe environment where all children and young people are treated with respect and are protected from harm. We have zero tolerance for child abuse.

This is a rare opportunity to join a passionate and high-profile not-for-profit organisation that believes all children and young people should be defined by their potential, not their circumstances.

The successful candidate will be required to submit applications for a NSW Working With Children Check and Police Check. You will also be required to have unrestricted Australian working rights.

We encourage people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander to apply for this position.