Marketing and Communications Coordinator

Pacific Trade Invest Australia; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Global exposure

Development budget for training

Job summary

Pacific Trade Invest Australia in Sydney is seeking a Marketing and Communications Coordinator to join our close-knit team in a hybrid role (three days in the Sydney CBD office). You will engage in digital communications, content, events and campaigns to showcase Pacific businesses and promote trade and investment opportunities.

The role requires experience in marketing or a related field, strong writing, and proficiency with social media, Canva and CRM tools.

Qualifications

• Experience or a relevant qualification in marketing, communications, content, digital media or a related field.
• Confidence using social media platforms, scheduling tools and Canva to create simple, polished and on-brand content.
• Strong writing skills with clear, professional content across emails, newsletters, website updates and other materials.

Responsibilities

• Draft and support written content, including media releases, reports, email newsletters and website updates.
• Update CRM and website, keeping content accurate, current and consistent.
• Support in the delivery of events (virtual and in-person), including communications and follow-up.
• Assist with analytics reporting across social media, media coverage, EDMs, website activity and other marketing and communications channels.
• Provide ad hoc marketing and communications support to the wider team, including in coordinating events.

Skills

Marketing

Content writing

Social media

Digital literacy

Education

Marketing/Communications qualification

Tools

CRM

Website CMS

Canva

Job description

Marketing and Communications Coordinator

Pacific Trade Invest Australia – Sydney CBD NSW

Pacific Trade Invest (PTI) Australia drives trade, investment and tourism opportunities for Pacific businesses, acting as the region’s lead private sector promotion agency. At the heart of PTI Australia’s mission is a commitment to improving livelihoods across the Blue Pacific by enabling decent work and fostering sustainable economic growth.

PTI Australia is part of the global PTI Network, with offices in China, Europe, Japan and New Zealand. The Network operates under the mandate of the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS), supporting 16 member countries: Cook Islands, Fiji, French Polynesia, Federated States of Micronesia, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, New Caledonia, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu.

As an agency of PIFS, PTI Australia is funded by the Australian Government through the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT).

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking a Marketing and Communications Coordinator to join our close-knit Sydney team of ten, reporting to the Marketing and Communications Manager. This full‑time role offers a hybrid arrangement of three days in the Sydney CBD office and provides an opportunity to build hands‑on capability across digital communications, content, events, and campaigns within an organisation working at the intersection of international development, trade and economic growth. Through your work, you will help showcase Pacific businesses, promote trade and investment opportunities, and communicate the impact of programs that support livelihoods across the Blue Pacific. The salary range is $75,000–$85,000 plus superannuation. We are looking for someone to join our team in January 2027.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Draft and support written content, including media releases, reports, email newsletters and website updates.
• Update CRM and website, keeping content accurate, current and consistent.
• Support in the delivery of events (virtual and in-person), including communications and follow‑up.
• Assist with analytics reporting across social media, media coverage, EDMs, website activity and other marketing and communications channels.
• Provide ad hoc marketing and communications support to the wider team, including in coordinating events.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Experience or a relevant qualification in marketing, communications, content, digital media or a related field.
• Confidence using social media platforms, scheduling tools and Canva to create simple, polished and on‑brand content.
• Strong writing skills, with confidence drafting clear, professional content across emails, newsletters, website updates and other materials.
• Excellent attention to detail and consistency across written, digital and visual materials.
• Comfortable using and troubleshooting digital tools, including AI, to support drafting, content creation and day‑to‑day communications work.
• A proactive, organised approach, with a willingness to learn and support a small, busy team.
• Genuine interest in international development, trade, economic growth, or the Pacific region, and comfortable working with diverse stakeholders.

WHY JOIN PTI

Global exposure early, work across countries, markets and cultures

Genuine growth pathway with training, mentoring and a dedicated development budget

Travel opportunities as the role grows across the Pacific Islands

Join an impact‑driven and commercially minded organisation that values initiative

High‑profile projects with real economic impact across the Pacific Islands

Work in a collaborative and inclusive team that supports learning

Flexible working (hybrid model) and a clear pathway for the role to grow over time