This opportunity forms part of The Encoreship program, a return-to-work initiative for people who identify as women and have experienced an extended period away 12+months from the workforce. To be considered for this role, applicants must meet The Encoreship program eligibility criteria.

KEVIN.MURPHY are proud to be partnering with The Encoreship for a 3-month placement within our Global Marketing team. This is a fixed-term opportunity from early October 2026 to January 2027.

Reporting to the Global Marketing team, this role has been designed to provide broad exposure to the day-to-day workings of a global beauty brand and the chance to build or refresh practical marketing skills.

Working alongside project leaders across the Marketing team, the Marketing Assistant will support a variety of projects spanning salesandcampaign analysis, new product development, and marketing asset development.

In addition, this placement will provide our successful Encorer with the opportunity to work on live marketing projects and see how new products and campaigns move from strategy and planning through to execution in markets around the world. They will work with project leaders to understand briefs and priorities, help bring products and marketing materials to life, and support the team in tracking and communicating performance.

We understand each Encorer may have different flexibility/life requirements while reintegrating back into the workforce. This role can be worked as either full-time or part-time (minimum 3 days per week) with a hybrid in-office/work-from-home arrangement to assist your transition back into the workforce.

Key responsibilities

- New Product Development:



Support the Marketing and NPD teams across the development of new products, gaining exposure to the process from early concept through to commercialisation and launch. Assist project leaders in developing and updating product briefs, helping bring together consumer needs, market opportunity, product benefits, claims, positioning and other key inputs.
- Competitive & category analysis: Research competitor products, launches, claims, pricing, positioning and category trends to help identify opportunities and inform current product development.
- Presentations: Support the development of presentations for new product concepts and key project milestones, bringing together research, commercial data, product information and recommendations in a clear and compelling way.
- Marketing asset creation: Work with project leaders to develop and update presentations, sell sheets, campaign documents, product information, toolkits and other marketing assets.
- Cross-functional collaboration: Work with teams across Marketing, Creative, Communications, Sales and Product Development to gain exposure to how different functions come together to deliver a global brand.
- Team support: Provide general marketing and administrative support across priority projects as required.

About you





- Previous experience in marketing, communications, sales or a related field is a plus, not a must.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Confident working with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
- Comfortable working across multiple projects and priorities.
- A proactive and collaborative mindset.
- Committed to personal growth and willingness to be kind and patient with yourself in this exciting recent chapter

About us

At KEVIN.MURPHY, we are committed to both the environment and the diverse communities we serve. From the very beginning, we've focused on creating products that are kind to hair, and the planet, with sustainability and ethical practices at the core of our brand. We stand by THE CHOICES WE MAKE, through reducing environmental impact and supporting social causes that matter to our communities.

At KEVIN.MURPHY Group, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where all individuals are valued. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and identities, and we are committed to providing an environment where everyone has the opportunity to succeed and thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer.

Comprising KEVIN.MURPHY, KEVIN.MURPHY FRANCE, KEVIN.MURPHY GERMANY, KEVIN.MURPHY MID-ATLANTIC, KEVIN.MURPHY CANADA EAST and SHOWPONY, we are a global leader in hair care, sold in over 65 countries, with a team of more than 300 passionate professionals.

To be considered for this role, applicants must meet The Encoreship program eligibility criteria.

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📌 The Encoreship - Marketing Assistant (Brisbane)
🏢 KEVIN.MURPHY
📍 Brisbane