About Us

United Way Australia is a national charity helping communities of disadvantage reach their full potential. Our model of change is to empower children and young people through flagship early childhood and youth employment initiatives. We also work to develop new approaches which challenge the status quo in tackling complex social issues, including our innovative business park model and collective impact work.

United Way Australia (UWA) is affiliated to United Way Worldwide, the world’s largest privately funded non-government organisation (NGO) working in over 41 countries and embedded in over 1,100 communities. With more than 130 years of experience globally in tackling community disadvantage and developing effective business-community partnerships we have a large knowledge and resource bank to support us.

The Role

United Way Australia is seeking a dynamic and motivated Corporate Partnerships & Marketing Coordinator to support the delivery of strategic partnerships, our volunteering program and marketing campaigns. This role will work closely with the Head of Corporate Partnerships & Marketing to amplify United Way's mission, strengthen partnerships, and enhance our community impact. The ideal candidate will be passionate about social impact, have strong communication skills, a can-do attitude, strong attention to detail and be comfortable managing multiple projects.

This role is full time and provides a work from home hybrid opportunity, with at least 1 day a week working from the Sydney city office.

The duties of this role include, but are not limited to:

• Support the Head of Corporate Partnerships & Marketing with the portfolio of corporate partnerships to enhance growth and impact.
• Coordinate existing corporate volunteering program, including partner relationships, assessing new volunteering opportunities and overseeing the annual volunteering calendar.
• Support and attend volunteering events to ensure volunteers are managed effectively and safely.
• Develop engaging content for digital platforms, including social media, email newsletters, fundraising communications and the website.
• Manage and grow United Way Australia's social media presence by creating content, scheduling posts, and engaging with followers.

• Support delivery of workplace giving, employee volunteering, partnered projects, fundraising campaigns and events.
• Assist in the logistics of event activations.
• Prepare reports on marketing and partnership activities for internal stakeholders, providing insights and recommendations.
• General office administration.

Key Skills and Qualifications:

• Tertiary qualifications in Marketing, Communications, Events, Business (or similar), OR equivalent experience.
• Experience in marketing, communications, partnerships or volunteer management, preferably within the non-profit sector.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills – a confident and approachable person.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise tasks.
• Solutions oriented and resourceful approach to work.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment and independently.
• Experience in creating content for digital platforms (social media, email, websites).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with marketing tools (e.g., Hubspot, Hootsuite, Canva) preferred but not required.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Working with Children Check and Right to work in Australia.
• Australian Drivers Licence.

You will be rewarded with:

• Flexible work arrangements including the ability to WFH the majority of your time.
• Access to a laptop and IT services to enable hybrid working.
• Salary sacrificing benefits associated with working with a Public Benevolent Institution (PBI).

• Friendly and supportive team and work culture.

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United Way Australia is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and encourages individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply. We offer flexible working arrangements and a supportive environment where your skills can make a real difference in the community.