Marketing Communications & Events Officer
Cox Purtell ·www.coxpurtell.com.au
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Balwyn, Melbourne | Hybrid | Full-Time Permanent
$85k + Super
A rare role for a strong writer who also enjoys the buzz of events - this is a genuinely varied position with a member-based, not-for-profit association, supporting both the Communications & Marketing Manager and the Events Manager.
You'll split your time between drafting compelling content and helping deliver a busy events calendar - five major conferences a year (200–400 delegates) plus around 40 webinars. The mix will flex with the calendar: heavier on comms in quieter periods, heavier on events when a conference is approaching. You'll need to be comfortable with that shift and confident prioritising your own workload without close supervision.
We're looking for an excellent writer - someone who can turn dry source material into clear, engaging copy without needing a heavy edit - who has also had some exposure to events and enjoys the variety that comes with supporting a busy conference and webinar program.
Communications & Marketing:
- Own the drafting of the weekly member newsletter
- Take ownership of day-to-day social media content and channels - planning, drafting and posting across platforms in a consistent brand voice
- Draft broader marketing and campaign copy - emails, event promotion, member communications.
- Help maintain a consistent tone and style across all external communication
Events:
- Support the Events Manager across five major conferences a year (200–400 delegates) and around 40 webinars
- Take ownership of running webinars end-to-end on the day
- Assist with speaker and delegate communications, delegate packs, and conference coordination admin.
- Bring structure and rigour to event administration and timelines
About you:
- 3–5 years' experience in a comms, marketing or events coordinator role
- An excellent writer with strong copywriting instincts.
- Some exposure to events is valued (hands-on coordination or a supporting role is fine - you don't need to have run events solo)
- Highly organised and self-directed; you’re able to efficiently manage your own deadlines and workload
- Adaptable, comfortable moving between two areas of focus as priorities shift
- Confident working with minimal hand-holding in a small, fast-moving team
This is a strong opportunity for a writer who wants genuine variety - real ownership of content and channels, plus exposure to large-scale event delivery - within a supportive, purpose-driven organisation.