Marketing Placement Student - Hume Youth Services at Hume City Council

Broadmeadows, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Marketing, Social Media, Content Creation, Communication, Teamwork, Time Management, Problem Solving, Digital Engagement, Branding, Analytics, Video Production, Creative Input, Youth Services, Engagement Strategies, Marketing Campaigns, Photography, Event Support

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Job Description Pascoe Vale Rd, Broadmeadows VIC 3047, Australia Intern Hume City Council is one of Australia’s fastest growing and culturally diverse councils. We put the customer and our community at the centre of all that we do, ensuring our services are efficient and accessible. Tertiary students are provided with practical work experience opportunities to observe and perform tasks under supervision, to complete the mandatory work placement component of their course. Tertiary students studying toward a qualification in Bachelor or Master of Business - Marketing can apply. The student must have a course requirement to undertake a work placement and during the application process must outline the placement requirements as set out by the educational provider. This placement will be unpaid. WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING: Hume Youth Services is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Placement Student to join our dynamic team. This placement offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in youth services and will give you the opportunity to: Support Youth Services to review and refine current marketing processes, including branding, communication workflows, and engagement strategies. Evaluate other councils’ social media presence and prepare a short report with recommendations on how Hume Youth Services can strengthen its own digital engagement. Develop short-form video content (e.g., reels) in collaboration with various teams to promote programs, events, and youth initiatives. Create engaging social media posts, flyers, and digital assets aligned with our brand and audience needs. Assist with content scheduling, analytics monitoring, and engagement tracking across platforms. Contribute ideas for new marketing campaigns to reach diverse groups of young people in Hume. Capture photos and videos at programs/events, where appropriate, to support ongoing content creation. Build confidence in communication, teamwork, time management, and problem-solving through practical, real-world experience. Participate in team meetings and planning sessions, offering creative input and learning from experienced youth workers. STUDENT REQUIREMENTS: Hold a current Working with Children Check or willing to obtain one prior to commencing Be undertaking a major or specialisation in Marketing, Communications, Media, or a related discipline Have basic knowledge of social media platforms ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Resume: The application will require a resume. Please create and submit a resume sharing some information about yourself including your skills, strengths, work experiences and areas of interest. Placement requirements: The application form will ask for details to fulfill the placement requirements. This includes, length of placement, hours required, and what you would like to achieve from participating in work experience at Hume City Council. Informal Interview: If you progress to the next stage, an informal interview will be organised to see if your goals for placement align with the placement opportunity available. Student Placement Agreement: If you are offered the placement opportunity, you will need to provide a signed Student Placement Agreement including the education provider’s insurance documentation. Council’s Employee Code of Conduct: Whilst on placement, you will need to agree to act in accordance with Council’s Employee Code of Conduct. WHY HUME CITY COUNCIL? A leader in local government, we’re committed to creating an inclusive and collaborative work environment that is guided by our values: We’re better, every day: We give things a go and value progress over perfection. We have permission to go for it and are expected to reflect and learn. We’re in it together: At Hume, everyone matters. We Welcome and include all. Respect and safety are expected. We show up: We empower and trust others and own our work. We rise to the challenges and are expected to do what we say we will. All for Hume: We strive to achieve our best for the Hume Community. We are proud and passionate about working towards better outcomes and expect they are at the centre of everything we do. A child safe organisation and an equal opportunity employer. Council encourages people of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+ people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

Responsibilities

The Placement Student will support Youth Services in reviewing marketing processes and evaluating social media presence. They will also develop content and assist with scheduling and analytics monitoring.