About Us

The Shepherd Centre (TSC) is a highly regarded not-for-profit providing specialised programs for children with hearing loss and their families. For over 50 years, we’ve empowered generations of children to listen, speak and have a voice – creating a world of choice and amplifying possibility.

From our world-leading early intervention program for babies and toddlers to our mentoring program Hear for You for school-aged children and teenagers, we support children of all ages. Today, we work with over 900 families across Australia through 10 locations in NSW, ACT, Queensland and Tasmania, as well as online services. Our global platform, HearHub, also equips health professionals worldwide.

About the role

We’re seeking a Marketing & Events Assistant to support our Marketing team during a high-volume period of campaigns and events. This is a full-time, 4-month fixed-term contract with the possibility of extension.

As a family-friendly and flexible organisation, we’re happy to discuss working days and hours with the successful candidate. The role requires two days per week in our Newtown office, with up to three days from home.

You’ll assist with logistics, supplier coordination, marketing activities, and provide direct support to the Senior Marketing Coordinator and Director of Marketing. We’re looking for someone who is highly organised, proactive, and collaborative — someone who keeps projects moving and makes it easier for the team to deliver great outcomes.

Role Highlights:

• Purpose: Provide hands-on support to the Marketing team (two people) during a busy period of events and marketing activity. Obtaining quotes, organising meetings, preparing briefs, coordinating suppliers and more.
• Key Attributes: Organised, proactive, resourceful and an excellent communicator. Previous experience in marketing, events administration or coordination. Calm under pressure, able to juggle competing requests, and values-aligned with TSC
• Bonus Skills: Canva or basic design tools, budget tracking, stakeholder/supplier liaison, social media support

Essential Criteria:

• 1–2 years’ relevant experience (e.g. marketing, events, administration, office support, project management or customer service)
• Strong organisational and time management skills with attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with initiative and confidence, including managing up when required
• Willingness to obtain a Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Check
• Full working rights to work in Australia

Why join The Shepherd Centre?

At The Shepherd Centre, we are passionate about improving outcomes for the children accessing our programs. Our benefits include:

• Competitive salary with not-for-profit salary packaging – claim up to $15,900 of your salary tax free per year + meal entertainment expenses up to $2,650 per year
• Flexible work policies with a hybrid working model (remote and onsite)
• Strong mentorship and support to further develop your career.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• A family friendly and professional company culture
• Free confidential access to Employee Assistance Program

How to Apply

To apply, please email a cover letter and CV to: [email protected]

In your cover letter (150–200 words), please answer:

“Describe how you would plan and prepare for a busy week with multiple deadlines. What tools or approaches would you use, and how do you keep yourself (and others) on track?”

Applications close Friday 3 October 2025, but we encourage you to apply early as we will be actively shortlisting and the role may be filled prior to the closing date.

If you have any questions about the role or require any reasonable adjustments to enable you to equitably participate in the recruitment process, please contact [email protected].

The Shepherd Centre is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to providing a work environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Please let us know if you have any support or access requirements at the time of your application.