We’re Hiring: Communications Coordinator

Sydney-based | Flexible work arrangements | Part-time (8 hours a week) contract

Join a purpose-driven team supporting women and children escaping violence

At Women & Children First, we’re dedicated to helping women and families escape and recover from domestic and family violence and homelessness. We do this through emergency housing, trauma-informed care, therapeutic support, community education, and advocacy.

This is a part-time role (1 day/week) that offers creative autonomy and a strong sense of purpose. You’ll be working in a small but fast-paced team, where no two days look the same. One day you might be thanking a corporate sponsor or posting behind-the-scenes stories. The next, you could be crafting a powerful educational carousel on coercive control or amplifying an urgent fundraising call to action.

We’re looking for someone who’s deeply fluent in social media, knows how to write with heart and strategy, and can quickly understand how to turn our programs, impact, and community insights into compelling content that educates, activates, and builds loyalty.

This role is ideal for someone who:

Knows their way around the Meta Suite, Linkedin & Canva!
Has exceptional copywriting skills (we’re looking to hire a human, not a bot)
Wants to use their storytelling and social media skills to make a real difference.

You’ll work alongside our Communications & Advocacy Officer and work closely with programs, fundraising, and frontline teams to generate scroll-stopping content that engages our audiences and influences them to act.

This is a chance to apply your creative energy and strategic mindset to a cause that matters.

Purpose of the Role

To create strategic, audience-led content that supports W&CF’s goals across education, engagement, advocacy, fundraising, and program promotion. This includes working across social platforms, newsletters, and our website to ensure our digital presence reflects the heart and impact of our work and that it drives action.

You’ll use our content pillars and brand voice to build trust, spark connection, and guide audiences through the journey from awareness → engagement → loyalty.

Core Responsibilities

1. Social Media & Content Creation

Plan, write, design, and publish content across Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn
Create engaging tiles, carousels, reels, and written captions using Canva and other tools
Manage the content calendar, aligning with key awareness days, events, and advocacy campaigns
Liaise with frontline teams to spotlight real stories, promote programs, and communicate impact
Monitor engagement, respond to comments and DMs, and track metrics to inform strategy
Ensure a consistent, brand-aligned voice across all content
Draft media statements, press releases, and interview briefs as needed
Stay across trends and insights, applying a strategic lens to what works and why

2. Website & Campaign Support

Update and maintain our website via CMS
Design visual assets in Canva for digital channels

3. Community Engagement & Stakeholder Comms

Promote events, initiatives, and services through strategic communications
Source stories, photos, and quotes from programs, staff, and community partners
Write thank-you posts and partnership spotlights to nurture long-term supporter relationships
Contribute to behind-the-scenes and human-centred content that builds emotional connection and trust
Support PR opportunities and liaise with media contacts as required

Who You Are

An exceptional copywriter! AI is awesome for many things, but we want a human voice behind our copy
Demonstrated experience managing organisational social media accounts
Basic graphic design skills (Canva or Adobe suite) with good visual instincts
Strong attention to detail and ability to juggle multiple tasks and deadlines
Are proactive and organised with a can-do attitude!
Are naturally curious, and keen to really get our work and audience
Are values-driven, emotionally intelligent, and committed to social change

Bonus if you:

Have experience in NFP, social justice, or domestic & family violence spaces
Experience in a communications, marketing or content-focused role
Have knowledge of paid social (boosting, basic ads manager use)
Have experience using Raisely and Keela CRMs.

What We Offer

A flexible and supportive work environment
Purpose-driven work that makes a tangible difference
Opportunities to develop your skills and grow your impact
Salary packaging benefits (for increased take-home pay)
Inclusive culture, work-life balance and flexibility to work from home.
Safe, supportive, and strengths-based work environment.
Access to learning and development opportunities.
Additional annual leave day to celebrate your birthday.
Social events and regular team connection time.
Employee assistance program.

How to Apply

Please send:

A short cover letter telling us why you’d be a great fit
Your CV
2–3 examples of past social media content or campaigns (can be a link or PDF portfolio)

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