Digital Marketing Assistant
Job No:
COG1567
Location:
Bundall
- Full Time Fixed Term until 28th August 2026 / 9-Day Fortnight / 36.00 hours per week
- Salary: From $79,016 plus Superannuation
- Position Brief - Digital Marketing Assistant
About the team
The Marketing and External Communication (MXC) team plays a vital role in connecting the Gold Coast community with the Council Plan. Through effective communication, targeted promotion, and strategic marketing, we showcase the incredible services, facilities, initiatives, and programs that help our city thrive.
About the role
The Digital Marketing Assistant will support the delivery of high‑quality digital communication across the City’s online platforms. You will help create, schedule and publish engaging digital content, collaborate with internal stakeholders, manage social media interactions, and assist with digital campaigns that align with the City’s strategic objectives.
If you’re a team player with a flair for digital marketing, a creative mindset, and the technical skills to bring ideas to life, we’d love to hear from you! Join our close-knit team and contribute to a dynamic environment where your ideas and enthusiasm will thrive.
Reporting to the Senior Digital Marketing Officer, you'll be part of a dynamic, supportive team focused on high performance.
Key deliverables
- Contribute to the creation and management of the social media content calendar.
- Produce and distribute the City of Gold Coast eNewsletter (GC Weekly).
- Work with internal stakeholders to support the delivery of digital marketing campaign elements.
- Monitor audience interactions and engage with the community across all social media channels.
- Source, brief and/or produce multimedia content (e.g. audio, video) for use on owned digital channels.
- Undertake marketing administration, reporting, analytics, statistics and trend monitoring.
- Deliver communication activities to meet operational and project requirements.
We’re looking for people who have:
We’re looking for someone with a passion for social media and digital marketing who thrives in a fast-paced environment. While experience in a social media role is needed, a can-do attitude and eagerness to learn matter most.
You’ll be a great fit if you:
- Create engaging content – Develop and deliver compelling web and social media content tailored to diverse audiences
- Stay ahead of trends – Have knowledge of best practices and emerging trends across platforms
- Write with impact – Have experience in social media copywriting and content creation
- Know your tools – Are skilled in eDM campaign platforms and have basic photo and video editing abilities
- Analyse and optimise – Can assess social media and eDM performance to make data-driven decisions
- Build strong relationships – Have a collaborative approach with excellent stakeholder management skills
- Stay organised – Juggle multiple tasks effectively and prioritize deadlines with ease.
Be part of shaping the Gold Coast’s future
The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity. We are the second largest Council in Australia.
We care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia. We have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:
- 9 Day Fortnight
- Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle, including hybrid/work from home options, flexible working hours and locations
- Personal and professional development courses
- Access to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
- 4 free confidential counselling sessions a year for you or an immediate family member
- 1 free nutritionist and financial advice session per year
We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community.
How to apply
To submit your application, please click apply now and complete the application form. You will be required to upload your resume and a cover letter (no more than two pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes will enable you to be successful in this role. Please note that you may also be asked to provide relevant qualifications, where applicable.
Contact Person: Vicky Watkins
Contact Email: VWATKINS@goldcoast.qld.gov.au
Closing Date: Tuesday 17th March 2026, 11:59pm
Our selection process may include a one-way video interview via Criteria, a face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks via Xref and additional checks including police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews and drug and alcohol testing.
We’re committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture. We take pride in people who align with our high-performance principles. We believe that the diverse makeup of our workforce reflects the community we serve. We consider all qualified candidates for employment, irrespective of race, age, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected characteristics by law.