Events and Marketing Lead

We're seeking an Events and Marketing Lead to join our team in this exciting new role. From creating innovative marketing campaigns to delivering memorable events, you'll ensure our purpose and values are communicated effectively while supporting key goals such as increasing enrolments and fostering community connections.

If you are genuinely inspired by the following things, we'd love to hear from you!

• Working in a team with a culture of curiosity and continuous improvement
• Creating meaningful moments and experiences
• Playing your part in supporting our future generations
• Having a laugh while also taking pride in your professionalism and achievements
• Turning large complex events into 'smooth sailing'
• ... Herding cats?

About ECMS

Early Childhood Management Services (ECMS) is a for-purpose organisation fostering lifelong learning by providing high-quality early learning and care for Victoria's children, families, and communities. We work with over 6,500 children in our 75 kindergarten and childcare centres weekly.

Our Marketing and Communications Team plays a vital role in enabling and supporting the ECMS brand, connecting audiences to our purpose and driving engagement with families, employees, and stakeholders.

What will you do?

• Plan and deliver impactful well-executed events such as community engagement activities, internal initiatives like our annual Conference and learning circles, as well as partner collaborations
• Develop and execute marketing strategies, including promotional materials, social content, and campaigns, to boost ECMS's visibility and engagement within the community
• Plan and execute ECMS annual event schedule, including community engagement activities, internal initiatives, and partner collaborations
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams, sponsors, and key stakeholders
• Lead post event analysis in order to evaluate event and campaign effectiveness in order to drive continuous improvement
• Identify opportunities for innovation and contribute to team goals and initiatives

We're looking for someone who brings:

• Demonstrated experience in event coordination with skills in marketing
• A track record of managing end-to-end marketing campaigns across digital and print platforms
• Exceptional coordination, organisational, and time management skills, with the ability to deliver projects on time and within budget
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling marketing materials and execute creative event designs
• High attention to detail and a talent for managing multiple priorities
• Proficiency in marketing tools, analytics platforms, and briefing design stakeholders
• A valid Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain)
• Tertiary qualifications in Marketing, Events Management, or a related field (desirable)

What's in it for You?

• Opportunities for career growth, including exposure to high-caliber colleagues and diverse projects
• 2% professional development budget- for you to tailor learning opportunities to suit your goals
• Flexibility with work, including hybrid work arrangements and opportunities to visit our services
• 50% childcare discount for team members
• Six weeks paid parental leave
• Access to retail and recreational discounts through our fully sponsored Employee Benefits Program (e.g., Coles, Woolworths, Booking.com)
• And ultimately - working in team excellent!

Join Us

ECMS is committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing, and inclusion of all children. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and individuals from diverse communities and backgrounds.

For more information, please contact Louise on 0438 597 624. To apply, please attach your resume and cover letter detailing your suitability for this role.

Candidates will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so submit your application today!

Position Description is available to review here.