- $66,417.24 base salary ($83,021.55 full-time equivalent) + Super (12%) + generous salary packaging options
- Part-time (0.8 FTE), 2-year fixed term contract
- Based in Melbourne
We’re seeking a Direct Marketing Coordinator to provide high‑quality operational and administrative support across our direct marketing fundraising program.
Reporting to the Direct Marketing Manager and working closely with colleagues across Community and Corporate Relations, this role supports the delivery of acquisition, retention and regular giving campaigns. It’s an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build strong capability in direct marketing and fundraising while contributing to meaningful outcomes that support life‑saving research.
How this role makes a difference
Every campaign this role supports helps turn generosity into life‑saving research. By connecting supporters with causes that matter, the Direct Marketing Coordinator plays an important role in advancing breakthroughs that help people live healthier, longer lives. Through this vital role, you can contribute to our vision to help people to live healthier for longer, and to stop heart disease and diabetes in their tracks.
How you’ll make an impact
In this hands‑on coordination role, you will:
- Support the planning and delivery of direct marketing campaigns across acquisition, retention and regular giving.
- Assist with campaign schedules, approvals, supplier briefs and delivery milestones.
- Coordinate campaign documentation, data requests and internal inputs.
- Support the production of fundraising communications by managing timelines and inputs.
- Assist with data selections, campaign setup, reconciliation and reporting.
- Process invoices and maintain accurate campaign and financial records.
- Support donor enquiries and follow‑up actions related to direct marketing activity.
- Contribute to reporting, performance tracking and campaign insights to support continuous improvement.
- Liaise with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to ensure smooth campaign delivery.
What will you bring?
- A relevant tertiary qualification in marketing, fundraising, administration or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Experience in a marketing, fundraising or campaign coordination role.
- Strong organisational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
- Confidence managing multiple tasks and deadlines without compromising quality.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills.
- A collaborative approach and willingness to take direction while showing initiative.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Word and Excel.
- Experience working with CRM databases (highly desirable).
- A professional, supporter‑centred mindset with a commitment to confidentiality and best practice.
So, why join us?
At the Baker Institute, you’ll enjoy a rewarding career in the international research sector, where your work directly supports breakthroughs that change lives.
We offer flexible work arrangements, generous salary packaging, learning and development opportunities, an employee assistance program, and a vibrant workplace culture. Our modern offices and laboratories are located in the Alfred Research Alliance precinct, with an on‑site gym and café, opposite Fawkner Park and within walking distance of Chapel Street and St Kilda Road.
Remuneration will be commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus 12% super and generous salary packaging options.
We’d love to hear from you
We’re reviewing applications as they are received, so if this sounds like the position for you, you have the skills and knowledge we’re looking for, an appetite to learn, and want to join an organisation where you can make a positive difference, please apply without delay. Read the position description for further information.
To be eligible to apply for this position, you must have appropriate Australian working rights.
Please note that offers of employment are subject to satisfactory background checks, and the successful candidate will be required to undertake a police check prior to commencement in the position.
The Baker Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse, gender equitable workforce where everyone is welcome, and all applications are evaluated on merit and potential. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, people living with disabilities, culturally diverse people, those at any stage in life, and people within LGBTQ+ communities, including trans and gender diverse. We promote family-friendly practices. We’re a proud recipient of an inaugural Athena SWAN Bronze Award from Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE).
Should you have any questions or need more information, please don’t hesitate to contact our friendly People Experience team on recruitment@baker.edu.au.