Marketing & Engagement Lead

Are you a hands-on marketer who thrives in a purpose-driven environment?

We’re looking for a Marketing & Engagement Lead to take ownership of our marketing, communications, and engagement activities—helping us grow awareness, strengthen partnerships, and amplify our impact.

This is a unique opportunity to work across campaigns, content, events, and stakeholder engagement in a small but dynamic organisation making a difference in the community.

About Defence Community Dogs (DCD)

Defence Community Dogs is an independent program that provides highly trained Assistance Dogs at no cost, to serving and ex-serving Australian Defence Force members who need physical and emotional support for mood, depressive and anxiety disorders including PTSD. Our program not only saves and empowers veterans - restoring confidence, connection, safety, and hope - but also gives dogs a second chance and a meaningful purpose, and provides inmates with rehabilitation, responsibility and the chance to contribute to something profoundly positive.

About the Role

As our Marketing & Engagement Lead, you’ll be responsible for planning and delivering integrated marketing and engagement initiatives that support our mission and organisational growth.

This is a broad, hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys variety, takes initiative, and is comfortable working autonomously.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver marketing campaigns across digital and offline channels

• Manage social media content, scheduling, and performance

• Create engaging copy, visual content, and storytelling assets

• Coordinate events, activations, and organisational presentations

• Support engagement with donors, sponsors, and partners

• Maintain website content and monitor performance

• Develop marketing collateral (reports, newsletters, promotional materials)

• Identify opportunities to raise brand awareness and public profile

• Support fundraising campaigns and impact communications

• Coordinate photo and video shoots with external providers

About You

You’re a proactive and versatile marketing professional who enjoys owning work end-to-end.

You bring:

• 3–5+ years’ experience in marketing, communications, or a similar role

• Strong content creation and copywriting skills

• Experience managing social media and interpreting analytics

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver to deadlines

• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills

• Proficiency in tools such as Canva/Adobe, CMS platforms, and email marketing systems

• High attention to detail and brand awareness

Highly regarded:

• Experience in not-for-profit, fundraising, or community engagement

• Exposure to events, PR, or partnerships

• Understanding of community, veteran, or mental health sectors

Why Join DCD?

• Meaningful, purpose-driven work

• Broad and varied role with real ownership

• Flexible hybrid working

• Supportive, collaborative team environment

Additional Requirements

• National Police Check

• Current driver’s licence

• Availability for occasional after-hours events

Apply Now

If you’re a hands-on marketer looking to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Tell us how you’d make an impact. Submit your resume and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria and sharing your experience and motivation for the role.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including veterans, people with lived experience of mental health challenges, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people with disabilities. If you require any adjustments or support throughout the recruitment process, please let us know—we’re here to ensure you can participate fully and comfortably.

For any questions about the role or to request a copy of the position description, please contact Sabrina via email: *******@dcdogs.com.au