WHO WE ARE & WHAT WE DO
St John Ambulance SA is a charity that has been supporting the wellbeing of South Australians for 140 years. We help tens of thousands of people across the state each year through the delivery of Event Health and Medical Services, first aid training and products, and social inclusion programs.
Within South Australia, St John engages some 1,200 volunteers to support the community in the provision of Event Health and Medical Services and Community Care services. St John Ambulance SA also employs over 200 paid staff, located across the state.
THE OPPORTUNITY
We are looking for an experienced Marketing Specialist to come and join our team. As the Marketing Specialist you will be responsible for the development and implementation of marketing campaigns and contributing to engagement and brand awareness activities. This will include leading advertising, marketing and branding campaigns and managing the St John SA website and social platforms.
The role will provide expert assistance in relation to copywriting and brand consistency across the organisation. You will work closely with the Chief Marketing, Fundraising and Communications
Officer and other members of the Marketing, Fundraising and Communications Team
to deliver team objectives and contribute to the strategic goals of St John SA.
Responsibilities include but aren’t limited to:
Marketing Campaigns
Lead the development and delivery of marketing and branding campaigns aligned with the marketing calendar. Manage the company website and social media platforms, monitor campaign performance, ensure compliance with relevant policies and legislation, and identify emerging digital marketing trends.
Advertising
Collaborate with the Commercial and Contracts Team to develop and deliver advertising campaigns for company products and services, including managing budgets, revenue targets, and advertising agencies while ensuring compliance with relevant requirements.
Brand Management
Maintain brand integrity and ensure consistent use of the organisation’s brand, while supporting brand development in collaboration with the national corporation.
Team and Project Activities
Manage or contribute to marketing projects and work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, supporting Marketing and Fundraising team initiatives including events and fundraising activities.
TO BE SUCCESSFUL
- Qualifications in business, marketing, communications or a related field.
- Experience managing or coordinating successful marketing campaigns and developing relevant marketing collateral
- Expertise in social and digital marketing communication development
- Experience in search engine optimisation (SEO), Google Ads, online advertising and
analytics
- Experience using marketing automation software
- Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods
- Experience using marketing/fundraising CRM systems
- Experience using relevant software such as InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator
- Highly developed written skills, with the ability to tailor communications across different channels
- Strong problem-solving capabilities
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and take ownership
- Excellent time management skills including the ability to establish priorities and plan
work
WHAT NOW?
If you are an experienced Marketing Specialist with strong administrative capabilities looking for flexibility and a positive team culture, we would love to hear from you.
We invite you to apply via Seek with your updated resume and cover letter – a one-page summary application outlining your competencies, past experience, and other relevant information that highlights suitability for the role.
