A WORLD OF UNLIMITED OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL CHILDREN

The Pyjama Foundation aims to change the life direction of children in out of home care, by empowering them with learning, life skills and confidence. Through its Love of Learning Program, The Pyjama Foundation trains volunteer mentors ‘Pyjama Angels’ who are matched with a child in need. Our team is driven by the difference we are collectively making and foster a collaborative culture that supports this.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

We’re looking for an enthusiastic Fundraising and Communications Coordinator to join our Brisbane team, based at our Albion office.

This is a varied and creative role where you’ll help share our story, grow awareness of our programs, and support fundraising activities that make a lasting difference in the lives of children in care.

We offer a competitive salary and a broad range of employee benefits, including salary packaging options that can add further value depending on individual tax circumstances.

ABOUT THE ROLE

You’ll support marketing, fundraising, and event activities across the organisation. Your work will help strengthen community connections, inspire donors, and increase awareness of The Pyjama Foundation.

Key responsibilities include:

Creating engaging content for social media, newsletters, blogs, and our website

Coordinating campaigns and appeals with the fundraising team

Designing marketing materials, speeches, and other written content

Supporting event coordination, logistics, and promotions

Assisting with grants—writing, reporting, and maintaining records

Building relationships with media, influencers, and community partners

Supporting volunteer communications and managing our online volunteer community

ABOUT YOU

You’re a creative and organised communicator who thrives in a purpose-driven environment. You’ll bring:

A degree in Marketing, Communications, PR, Journalism or a related field

More than 1 year experience in marketing coordination or similar

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong attention to detail and creative flair

Experience using Canva and Adobe

Solid organisational and time-management skills

A proactive, hands-on approach and ability to manage multiple projects

WHAT’S ON OFFER

Two days per week work-from-home (once fully trained)

Additional leave between Christmas and New Year

Four extra “Recharge Days” per year

Salary packaging benefits

Supportive, friendly team

JOINING OUR TEAM

You will need to hold or be able to obtain a Blue Card

If this sounds like you, please apply by submitting your resume and a cover letter (no more than two pages) addressing the items listed above in ‘about you’ and answer the following question:

Why would you like to work for The Pyjama Foundation?

For more information about this role, please email kirsten@thepyjamafoundation, or telephone 07 3256 8802.

Applications close midnight Sunday the 2nd November.