We're looking for a part time PR & Communications Coordinator to join us three days a week (school hours friendly), working closely with our Managing Director.
No PR degree or communications agency experience required, we're more interested in whether you're organised, reliable, warm on the phone, genuinely curious about the causes we work on, interested in the news and the world around you.Key responsibilitiesPicking up the phone to pitch stories and build relationships with journalists and media contactsCreating content for clients and for Upstride itself, across social media, websites and other channelsHelping plan and deliver event activations, on the ground and behind the scenesKeeping things organised - creating plans, meeting notes, records, and the day-to-day coordination that keeps a small agency running smoothly.About youNo PR degree or agency experience requiredHighly organised and reliable - you turn up consistently and follow through on what you commit toConfident picking up the phone and talking to people you haven't metA strong writer, happy to learn content creation as you go - photo/video/design skills are a bonusA genuine interest in the disability sector, public health, youth and community sectors is a plus,



given our client baseComfortable working independently as part of a small team.About usUpstride is an independent, female-led communications agency working in social impact - public health, disability advocacy, environment and the not-for-profit world.
We work alongside organisations including Dolly's Dream, Respect Victoria, Disability Advocacy Network Australia, and government health and education departments.We're currently a finalist for Best Not-for-Profit PR Campaign at the Communication and Public Relations Australia (CPRA) Awards ****.
We're a small, good-humoured team who care about doing great work and helping our clients make positive change.Real flexibility - school-hours-friendly days, a work-from-home day, and we close for 2 weeks over summer (with flexibility around school holidays too)Meaningful work with clients who are genuinely changing things for the betterA small and caring team.Upstride is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
We welcome applications from First Nations people, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disability, career-changers, and candidates of all backgrounds.
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📌 Pr & Communications Coordinator (Melbourne)
🏢 Upstride Creative Agency
📍 Melbourne