Communications & Social Media Officer - 10 Month Contract

Are you a creative communicator with a passion for communicating in a variety of ways? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same? We’re looking for a talented and driven Communications and Social Media Officer to join our team and help elevate our voice across digital platforms.

About Us

Northwest Community Ministries is an established and growing Not-For-Profit, community focused business providing high quality Outside of School Hours Care in the Northwest of Sydney.

About the Role

As our Communications and Social Media Officer, you will play a key role in promoting our brand, engaging our audience, and driving community awareness through compelling content and consistent messaging. You’ll manage our social media presence, support internal and external communications, and collaborate with various teams to bring our stories to life.

Key Responsibilities

Plan, create, and publish engaging content across social media platforms

Monitor social media channels and website, respond to comments and messages, and build online community engagement

Write, edit, and proofread communications including newsletters, blog posts, website content, parent email correspondence and media releases

Assist with the development and implementation of communication strategies and campaigns

Track analytics and performance metrics to measure and report on engagement and reach

Maintain brand voice and visual consistency across all communications

Support event promotion and media liaison as needed

Prepare and implement branded forms and templates

About You:

You have a Tertiary qualification in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations or 1-2 years of experience in a similar role

Experience managing social media accounts and creating digital content

Strong written and verbal communication skills, including copywriting

You have high attention to detail and a flexible approach

You have exceptional organisation, event management skills and the ability to work to a deadline

A creative mindset with the ability to adapt messaging for different audiences

Familiarity with design tools (e.g. indesign, Adobe Suite)

Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and juggle multiple tasks

Hold a current driver’s license and reliable car

Experience in childcare or a Not-For-Profit organisation is desirable

Experience and Proficiency in:

InDesign (Intermediate)

Photoshop (Basic/Intermediate)

SurveyMonkey, MailChimp, Squarespace

MS Office: Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word

What We Offer You

Remuneration based on experience

A supportive team environment

Flexible working arrangements

A paid 'Staff Wellbeing Day' on top of accrued annual leave

A value led culture that encourages a collaborative working environment

A chance to make a meaningful impact in the community

We look forward to receiving your application!