Marketing Coordinator – Maternity Leave Position

Callaghan Motors | Warrnambool, VIC

Maternity Leave Contract | Flexible Hours

Callaghan Motors is looking for a Marketing Coordinator to join our team on a maternity leave contract.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a marketing student looking to gain real-world industry experience, someone taking a gap year, or an experienced marketing professional looking for a flexible role.

You'll get hands-on experience across social media, video, advertising, events, sponsorships, radio, design, manufacturer marketing and more.

If you're creative, organised and someone who enjoys getting stuck in and making things happen, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role

This is a hands-on, all-round marketing position working across our dealership group and automotive brands. No two days are the same. You'll help keep our marketing activity organised, on schedule and running smoothly.

Digital & Social Media

- Manage and create content for Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube

- Film and edit vehicle walkarounds, Reels and promotional videos

- Create engaging social media content and captions

- Develop creative ideas and campaigns to promote new and used vehicles

- Photograph vehicles, events and dealership activities

- Create social media graphics and promotional material

- Help maintain a consistent brand presence across all platforms

Advertising & Design

- Design and coordinate advertising across digital and traditional media

- Coordinate vehicle decals, dealership signage and promotional materials

- Assist with designing advertising campaigns and dealership promotions

- Liaise with printers, suppliers, media companies and other external providers

- Coordinate radio advertising, including bookings, scripts and campaign schedules

- Ensure advertising is accurate, on-brand and delivered on time

Sponsorships & Community

- Coordinate and keep on top of our sponsorship arrangements

- Maintain relationships with sporting clubs, community organisations and event partners

- Keep track of sponsorship commitments and advertising inclusions





- Ensure all sponsorship obligations are completed

- Organise dealership involvement in local community events

- Coordinate vehicle displays and promotional activations

- Help make the most of our involvement in the local community

Events & Promotions

- Help plan and organise dealership events, launches and promotions

- Coordinate staff, vehicles, displays, signage and promotional materials

- Assist with manufacturer events and product launches

- Organise promotional displays and customer events

- Come up with creative ideas to get customers through the doors

Manufacturer Marketing

You'll work closely with our vehicle manufacturers and their marketing teams, gaining valuable insight into how large automotive brands operate.

Responsibilities include

- Regular communication with manufacturer marketing contacts

- Coordinating manufacturer campaigns and promotional requirements

- Ensuring dealership advertising follows manufacturer guidelines

- Keeping track of campaign deadlines

- Processing and submitting manufacturer marketing claims

- Following up on outstanding claims and reimbursements

- Keeping records of marketing activity and supporting documentation

- Coordinating manufacturer-funded and co-op marketing where applicable

A Great Opportunity for a Marketing Student or Gap Year

This role could be a fantastic fit for someone who is:

Studying marketing, communications, business or a related course and wants to gain practical experience outside the classroom.

It's also a great opportunity for someone taking a gap year who wants to gain valuable workplace experience, build their resume and develop practical marketing skills.

You'll gain exposure to a huge variety of marketing activities rather than being limited to one area.





Previous marketing experience is not essential. We're happy to consider someone who has the right attitude, is creative and organised, and is keen to learn.

If you're already studying marketing, communications, design, media or business, this could be a great way to put what you're learning into practice.

About You

We're looking for someone who is:

- Creative and full of ideas

- Organised and able to manage multiple tasks

- Confident with social media

- Interested in photography, video and design

- Comfortable using Canva and/or Adobe (will be taught basics if not already familiar)

- A good communicator

- Proactive and willing to learn

- Able to work independently and as part of a team

Flexible Working

We understand that flexibility is important. This is a maternity leave position with flexible working hours, with the exact arrangement to be discussed with the successful candidate. We're open to discussing part-time or flexible hours for the right person while ensuring the key responsibilities of the role are covered. This could be particularly suited to someone studying, taking a gap year or looking for a role that provides some flexibility.

Why Join Us?

- Flexible working hours

- Gain experience across a wide range of marketing areas

- Work across multiple automotive brands

- Great chance for a marketing student or gap-year applicant

- Build your portfolio and real-world experience

- Work on everything from social media and video to events, radio, sponsorships and advertising

- Be part of a well-established local business

Apply Now

If you're looking for a role where no two days are the same and you can put your creativity to work, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply through SEEK with your resume and cover letter. Examples of previous creative, social media, design or video work are encouraged.

If you believe you are the right fit for this role, please submit your application via email to Steve Ellery, Financial Controller at *@callaghanmotors.com.au with the role listed in the subject line or click below to apply.

📌 Marketing Coordinator - Warrnambool
🏢 Callaghan Motors
📍 Warrnambool