About VACC – You’re in good hands

Based in Melbourne Australia, the Victorian Automotive Chamber of Commerce (VACC) is an automotive industry employer association that protects and promotes the interests of its members through advocacy initiatives and the provision of automotive industry products and services.

Founded in 1918, VACC today provides its members with access to a suite of support measures that assist them in running modern automotive businesses. These includes access to Australia’s largest automotive technical library, automotive-specific advice and assistance in human resources, workplace relations, OHS&E; regulation training and compliance. VACC also employs more than 500 automotive apprentices through its group apprenticeship scheme facilitating placement with host employers in the industry.

About the Role

This is a varied, hands-on role where you will partner with teams across the VACC to understand business needs and translate them into effective marketing and communications initiatives.

Working with a diverse range of VACC services and brands, you will be the go-to contact for business areas, providing expert advice and helping develop impactful marketing and communications solutions. In partnership with the broader Marketing & Communications team, you will deliver integrated campaigns and engaging content that build brand awareness, support organisational priorities and achieve meaningful outcomes.

Key responsibilities include:

- Partnering with business units to understand their objectives, manage stakeholder expectations and provide practical marketing and communications advice.

- Delivering integrated campaigns across email, web, social media, print and events.

- Writing clear, engaging content that informs, educates and connects members, apprentices, industry stakeholders and employees.

- Preparing creative briefs and working with designers, agencies,



printers and other suppliers.

- Managing website, email and social media content in line with brand, accessibility and user-experience standards.

- Tracking campaign performance and using audience insights to improve targeting, messaging and channel activity.

About You To be successful in this role, you will be a confident professional who can build strong relationships, simplify complex information and manage competing priorities. You will bring a collaborative, organised and proactive approach, with a strong focus on delivering practical outcomes.

You will also bring:

- A tertiary qualification in marketing, communications, business or a related discipline.

- Demonstrated experience in a generalist marketing or communications role, with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders, priorities and channels.

- Robust writing and editing skills, with the ability to adapt content for different audiences and make complex information easy to understand.

- Experience delivering multi-channel campaigns and working with multiple internal stakeholders.

- Digital marketing experience across content management systems, email marketing, social media and web analytics.

- Strong organisational skills, sound judgement and the ability to work independently while contributing to a broader team.

- Knowledge of the automotive industry, vocational education and apprenticeships, or workplace relations would be highly regarded.

- Ability to undertake occasional interstate travel

Why Choose us?

At VACC,



we are building a high-performance culture and currently have a career defining opportunity for the right applicant to join an industry leading employer association.

We work hard to create a safe and inclusive environment for all, and most importantly, we're all about creating better experiences - for our members and for each other.

The successful candidate will be offered an interactive and supportive working environment within a positive and professional team along with:

- Health and wellbeing program - includes annual flu vaccinations, skin checks, in-house snacks where you can help yourself to breakfast, fruit and espresso coffee or tea on a daily basis

- Employee Assistance Program - providing confidential counselling for you and immediate family members

- 5 extra paid days off every year - we offer an additional 5 Bonus Days off from work per year (on top of your standard annual leave entitlements) and the option to purchase additional annual leave
- A flexible working environment - we strike the balance of what you need and what works for the business for most positions.

- Social Events - throughout the year including team based social activities

- Learning & Development - opportunities to improve your skills and knowledge in your area of expertise that will enable you to drive change and deliver successful results.

How to apply

At VACC, we value the diverse experiences, skills and perspectives our people bring to work. If you're excited about this opportunity and believe your skills and experience could be a great fit, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience. Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide original qualifications at interview.

VACC is an equal opportunity employer

No recruitment agencies - thank you.

📌 Marketing & Communications Specialist (North Melbourne)
🏢 VACC
📍 North Melbourne