Communications and Content Coordinator

Job description Why work for Breakthrough T1D? Breakthrough T1D has a clear and simple mission – to accelerate life-changing breakthroughs to cure, prevent and treat type 1 diabetes (T1D) and its complications. As an employee at Breakthrough T1D, you will live our values by using your passion to make an impact, and collaborating both internally and externally with integrity to realise Breakthrough T1D’s vision of a world without type 1 diabetes (T1D). About The role: Communications & content coordinator Please note that we're open to this role being part-time (3 or 4 days) for more experienced applicants - they will receive the full salary listed. Let us know how many days a week you'd prefer in your application. As the communications & content coordinator for Breakthrough T1D, you'll be responsible for supporting the Senior Lead – Content and Social, as well as the Marketing and Communications team, across a range of communications deliverables. This role will have a particular focus on Community Programs tasks. Strong writing skills are essential, as is the ability to work independently. The role offers hybrid working, with 1 or 2 days in the office. The Breakthrough T1D office is in St Leonards, a short walk away from the train and metro stations. Key responsibilities Administrative support on Community Programs activities, such as community engagement projects, online and in-person events, and resources/downloads. Social media scheduling (with the option to create posts if you're interested). Support social media community management across Instagram, Facebook, Facebook private groups, and LinkedIn, including responding to queries and comments, and some outreach. Written communications, including EDMs, articles, social media posts, and marketing collateral for the Community Programs team. Experience & skills Must have: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in communications or marketing 1-3 years experience in marketing or communication roles Highly regarded but not essential: A working knowledge of Canva Experience using an email platform, such as Pardot or Account Engagement Experience scheduling social media in a professional setting Experience using a CRM, such as Salesforce Experience using a CMS, such as WordPress. Behaviours & attributes Strong verbal and written communications skills, and the ability to create content across a range of channels. Strong attention to detail. The ability to work proactively and independently, and to manage deadlines and projects in a timely manner. A passion for, or experience in, not-for-profit communications. Salary Salary: $60,000 a year, plus superannuation and not-for-profit salary packaging. In addition to your salary, you may choose to salary package. Australian taxation laws provide generous tax concessions for not-for-profit organisations like Breakthrough T1D Australia; one is an exemption for Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT). In effect, a portion of your salary each pay will be tax free, You can choose to package a range of items, such as general household and personal expenses i.e. rental or mortgage repayments, utility expenses, other household expenses, credit card repayments, other personal expenses, or a Salary Packaging Card, to the allowable maximum of $15,900 each financial year. Additionally, you can also choose to package towards General Capped Entertainment Expenses to the allowable maximum of $2650 each FBT year.

Location: Sydney, New South Wales, AU

Posted Date: 11/16/2025