Happy Haven OSHC offers an exciting opportunity for a vibrant and driven Communications Assistant!

About us:

Happy Haven OSHC is a South Australian-owned and operated company managing 47 OSHC services across the state. We are an Approved Provider with an expert team capable of running outstanding OSHC programs on school sites.

About the role:

As the Communications Assistant, you will play a vital role in driving the branding and communications strategy of Happy Haven OSHC. Reporting to the Chief Operation Officer, you will be guided by the Communications Strategic Plan and Brand Guidelines to support the development and execution of marketing and communication materials.

Key Responsibilities:

Review and update all current public facing marketing, communication and service material in circulation including on site and on school websites.

Update Handbook content; Company, Induction and Service; as directed.

Develop service communication and marketing material.

Develop and maintain accessible document templates.

Regularly review and update website content.

Maintain system for collation of corporate news, staff profiles, development opportunities and service snapshots.

Assist in the maintenance of SharePoint sites.

Collate and develop Quarterly newsletters to schools and governing councils, Quarterly communications to families and monthly staff newsletter.

Create Vacation Care program marketing materials quarterly using automation from databases.

Assist HR with recruitment marketing.

Assist with content and design for reports and presentations.

Implement communication strategies to support the goals and strategic plans of other business units.

Organising and executing the printing of professional marketing materials for Service and corporate purposes.

Assist with other administrative tasks, solely at the direction of the Chief Operations Officer.

Required Skills:

Strong work ethic

Willingness to learn

High level of attention to detail

Comfort with multitasking in a deadline-driven environment

Ability to work autonomously while seeking guidance when needed

Strong writing and copy-editing abilities

Understanding of graphic design principles

Intermediate Adobe Creative Cloud experience (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)

Ability to use databases for marketing purposes

Ability to follow brand guidelines

Desired Skills:

Degree in communication or marketing

Qualifications in web design or graphic design

Experience with email marketing platforms

Content writing for multiple platforms

Experience updating website content

Experience with data merge in InDesign and/or MS Word

Why Happy Haven OSHC?

At Happy Haven OSHC, we are driven by values that shape everything we do - Continuous Improvement, Community Mindedness, Resilience, Trust, and Respect. We strive to create a positive, community-minded workplace where continuous learning, mutual respect, and trust form the foundation of our culture.

Application Process:

All applicants must complete a Criteria Response and submit a resume and cover letter.

Application deadline: 7 September 2025

*Only applications that include all required documents will be considered for an interview.

Criteria Response:

In 300 words or less, please describe why you think you are a good fit for the role and why you think you would like to work at Happy Haven OSHC.

In 200 words or less, please describe the skills you would bring to the role including past experience with key responsibilities.

In 200 words or less, please describe any of the required and desired skills you don’t possess and how you think this can be addressed.