"Digital Marketing & Communications Adviser"

Job Description:

• Developing a brand that changes how children move and learn.
• Drive meaningful growth through purpose‑led marketing.
• Part-time (0.6 - 0.8 FTE) appointment on a fixed term basis for 12 months.
• Base salary range: $95,231 – $100,543 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

The KIDDO www.kiddo.edu.au digital platform aims to address the declining levels of physical activity being seen in Australian children. Based in the School of Human Sciences at UWA, the KIDDO team are friendly and highly driven with a big dream so expect to be surrounded by people who are passionate about ensuring children have the best start in life. KIDDO is a high growth, fast paced organisation more akin to a tech start up than what you might perceive a university to be like.

KIDDO has been operating since 2014 and is primed for expansion into the national and international market. With over 50% of Western Australian primary schools and 300+ Early Childhood Education and Care Services as well as a growing presence in Victoria, Northern Territory and Tasmania. KIDDO is already making a significant contribution to the health and wellbeing of Australian children.

About the opportunity

• Be responsible for developing, delivering and executing KIDDO’s marketing and communications strategy to support program growth, sustainability and impact, while positioning KIDDO as a leader in the early childhood and primary school physical literacy space.
• Manage and deliver integrated marketing and communications activity across digital platforms, email, social media, PR and events, supporting strong, consistent messaging and optimising user engagement, retention and overall customer experience.
• Contribute as part of the program leadership team to business development strategy, increasing brand awareness, growing membership and revenue, and informing platform development priorities.

About you

• Relevant tertiary qualification or demonstrated equivalent competency
• Substantial relevant experience in the full range of marketing, communications, digital channels and content development
• Demonstrated experience managing email marketing platforms, particularly Mailchimp, including audience segmentation and maintenance
• Demonstrated experience planning, delivering and optimising Meta marketing and advertising campaigns
• Highly developed organisational skills with the demonstrated ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment.

Note: Employment checks will include information on gender-based violence, sexual harassment, and related misconduct to meet legal obligations. A Working with Children Check will be required by the successful applicant.

Position description: PD - Digital Marketing & Communications Adviser (522273).pdf

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Amanda Derbyshire at amanda.derbyshire@uwa.edu.au

How to apply

Please apply online via the Apply Now button. The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Monday, 16 February 2026.

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

Please note: Unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted outside of formal channels.

About the University

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

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