Marketing And Communications Officer

Uplyft are seeking a creative and digitally savvy Marketing & Communications Officer to join our Strategy and Innovation team!

About Uplyft

Uplyft is a leading provider of services for children, young people, and families across Western Australia. Founded in 1943, we have now expanded to offer a wide range of programs and services that support children, young people and families at every stage of life.

Why join Uplyft?

At Uplyft, your work makes a real difference. You won’t just have a job — you will support children, young people, and families, helping to build safer, stronger, and more resilient communities.

We value people who bring their whole selves to work. Our team reflects our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and collaboration, where differences are celebrated and every voice matters.

Joining Uplyft means being part of a professional, purpose-driven organisation where your skills, ideas, and compassion help transform lives every day.

• 12-month fixed-term contract with the possibility of extension
• Opportunity to salary package
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Additional paid break between Christmas and New Year
• Unique opportunity to work in an organisation passionate about diversity and inclusion
• Amazing people and rewarding team culture with highly capable and welcoming colleagues

About the Role

Reporting to the Marketing & Communications Coordinator, you will support the delivery of marketing and communications initiatives across Uplyft, with a strong focus on social media, paid digital advertising and content creation.

This is a hands-on and varied role, working collaboratively with teams across the organisation to promote our programs and services, share meaningful stories and engage with our communities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Create, schedule and manage engaging content across Uplyft’s social media platforms.
• Develop, implement and monitor paid social media advertising campaigns to promote our programs and services.
• Create engaging visual and written content, including graphics, photography and video for digital and print channels.
• Maintain the marketing and communications event calendar and coordinate content opportunities with relevant teams.
• Support with the design and update marketing collateral, including flyers, brochures, posters and digital assets.
• Assist with content updates and maintenance of Uplyft’s WordPress website.
• Provide day-to-day marketing and communications support to teams across the organisation.
• Monitor social media and advertising performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support the marketing and promotional activities associated with organisational events and initiatives.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• A relevant qualification in marketing, communications or a related field, and/or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing social media platforms and creating engaging content for different audiences.
• Practical experience setting up, managing and optimising paid social media advertising campaigns, particularly through Meta Ads Manager.
• Strong creative skills, including experience using Canva or similar design software.
• Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to develop clear, engaging and accurate content.
• Experience using social media scheduling tools and analysing campaign performance.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with teams across the organisation.

Experience creating and editing videos, particularly short-form social media content, will be highly regarded. Experience with WordPress, photography, Adobe Creative Suite and SEO will also be advantageous.

Apply Now 

Submit your current resume and a concise cover letter addressing the full selection criteria as provided in the Position Description.

For any queries please contact Skye Upton, Talent Acquisition Partner on 08 9245 2441.

To learn more about Uplyft visit:  http://www.uplyft.org.au.

Uplyft reserves the right to close applications at any time, therefore we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Uplyft encourages applicants from all backgrounds and does not discriminate in regards to race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, age, ability, marital status, family or carer responsibilities, pregnancy, religion, political opinion, national extraction or social origin.

Uplyft is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.