Marketing and Communications Assistant (Part time - Hybrid)

Flavorite; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retail perks: exclusive discounts on a

Wellness discounts

Lifestyle benefits: health insurance,

Fresh produce team giveaways

Recognition & rewards

Community involvement

Job summary

Flavorite is seeking a Marketing and Communications Assistant for a part-time, 1-year fixed-term role based in Melbourne with a hybrid working arrangement. You will support campaigns, digital content, internal communications and sustainability reporting while coordinating product development and packaging projects.

The role requires 1–3 years in marketing/communications and a relevant qualification (or current study).

Qualifications

• Around 1–3 years' experience in marketing or communications.
• A tertiary qualification in marketing or communications, agribusiness, or related field, or studying towards one.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including copywriting and proofreading.
• Familiarity with social media management, content scheduling and website updates.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of marketing plans and campaigns within budgets.
• Coordinate product development activities, trials and sampling records.
• Assist with packaging reviews, artwork and supplier requirements.
• Provide marketing administration including meetings, minutes and budgets.
• Coordinate brand and retailer campaigns with internal teams and agencies.
• Manage internal newsletters and external communications, awards, and materials.
• Coordinate social media content across platforms and manage photography and design.
• Maintain and update website content to align with brand guidelines.
• Monitor social and website performance and report insights.

Skills

Marketing communications

Copywriting

Content creation

Social media

Education

Bachelor's degree in marketing or communications

Tools

Wix

Microsoft 365

Canva

Social media scheduling tools

Job description

Marketing and Communications Assistant (Part time - Hybrid)

The Marketing and Communications Assistant is a part-time, 1-year fixed-term role based at Ravenhall, with a hybrid working arrangement. Reporting to the Marketing and Communications Manager, you will provide hands-on coordination and administrative support across Flavorite's marketing, brand and communications activities. You'll help deliver campaigns, digital content, internal communications, sustainability reporting and new product and packaging projects.

Key responsibilities

Support the implementation of marketing plans and campaigns, tracking actions, deadlines, expenditure and deliverables within approved budgets.

Coordinate assigned new product development activities, including trial meetings, sensory testing, product assessments, samples, minutes and action tracking.

Support packaging review projects by coordinating artwork, product information, supplier and retailer requirements, approvals and follow-ups.

Provide day-to-day marketing administration, including meeting coordination, minutes, action registers, budget tracking, invoice processing, filing and maintaining the marketing asset library.

Assist with brand and retailer campaigns, working with internal teams, agencies, retailers and industry bodies to coordinate briefs, assets, timelines and approvals.

Coordinate Flavorite's employee newsletters and support internal and external communications, award submissions, presentations and promotional materials.

Coordinate approved social media content across platforms, particularly Instagram and LinkedIn, including drafting copy, scheduling posts and coordinating photography, video and design.

Maintain and update website content to ensure information, copy and imagery are accurate, current and consistent with Flavorite's brand guidelines.

Monitor social media and website performance and prepare concise reports and recommendations for the Marketing and Communications Manager.

Conduct desktop research into market, competitor, consumer and packaging developments, and coordinate consumer feedback and sensory testing records.

About you

Around 1-3 years' experience in marketing or communications; exposure to FMCG, fresh produce or agriculture will be advantageous.

A tertiary qualification in marketing, communications, agribusiness or a related field, or currently studying towards one, is desirable.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including copywriting, proofreading and stakeholder communication.

Practical experience with social media account management, content scheduling, basic content creation and website updates; experience with Wix is advantageous.

Strong organisation and project coordination skills, including tracking actions, deadlines and documentation across multiple activities.

Sound administration skills, attention to detail and confidence using spreadsheets, budget reports, invoice processing and record-keeping.

Familiarity with Microsoft 365, Canva, social media scheduling tools and website content management systems, together with the willingness to learn new tools.

The ability to manage priorities independently within agreed responsibilities, seek guidance when needed and work effectively as part of a team.

An interest in fresh produce, sustainability and Flavorite's brand and business priorities.

Retail perks: Save on everyday items including groceries, fuel, movie tickets, homewares and electronics through exclusive discounts.

Wellness discounts: Access offers and resources that support physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

Lifestyle benefits: Enjoy savings on health insurance, gym memberships, superannuation and home loans.

Fresh produce: Enjoy regular team giveaways of fresh produce at our farm sites.

Recognition & rewards: We celebrate service anniversaries, special milestones and team achievements.

Community involvement: Get involved in volunteering initiatives and opportunities to give back to our community.

About us

At Flavorite, we're proud to be Australia's largest glasshouse producer of fresh, premium produce. We grow, market, distribute and supply high-quality produce nationally and internationally, driven by our commitment to sustainability, innovation and excellence in plant cultivation. With more than 1,100 team members across our sites, our people are at the heart of our success. We're passionate about supporting personal growth and career development, and our goal is to grow the most flavoursome produce in the most sustainable way. We foster a safe, inclusive and connected environment where everyone is empowered to contribute and grow.