Marketing Assistant

About the company

Inception Marketing is a rapidly expanding marketing consultancy that helps businesses understand and achieve high-quality marketing outcomes. Rather than operating as a traditional agency, the team works as an outsourced marketing function, similar to a fractional CMO or fractional marketing team.

The business focuses exclusively on the IT and technology sector, working with MSPs, ISVs and SIs. Its approach is built around understanding each client’s business goals, growth plans and expansion strategy, then shaping marketing activity around measurable return on investment.

About the role

Inception Marketing is looking for a casual Marketing Assistant to support day-to-day business and client work for around 16 to 20 hours each week. This role is well suited to a university student or a recent graduate who wants practical experience while studying or early in their career.

The role involves helping with social media content, graphics, campaign assets and general marketing operations. A strong interest in the technology industry, a willingness to learn and a hands-on attitude are important for success in this position.

Key performance objectives

• Assist the Marketing Manager in producing fresh social content and visual assets.
• Research current marketing trends within the IT and technology sector and report findings.
• Create brand-aligned social media and campaign copy.
• Contribute positively to the team environment and workplace culture.

Core responsibilities

• Produce a steady flow of social media posts and graphics for the company and, when needed, for clients.
• Support the Managing Director with marketing-related tasks such as presentation materials, pull-up banners and merchandise orders.
• Investigate marketing best practices in the IT and technology space and share practical recommendations with the Marketing Manager.
• Assist the Marketing Manager and CMO with campaign delivery and related execution tasks.
• Handle general marketing administration, including data entry, record management and basic analysis.
• Draft newsletters and other communications for both clients and the business.
• Help with ad hoc client needs such as customer surveys and packaging marketing content.
• Represent the organisation’s values, culture and performance expectations through everyday conduct.

Who you are

The ideal candidate is proactive, solutions-oriented and focused on delivery. You should be eager to learn, comfortable working independently and enthusiastic about the technology industry and its wider impact.

You will also be expected to bring curiosity, constructive thinking and the confidence to offer different viewpoints when appropriate. The business values honesty, results-focused thinking, bespoke solutions and an outcomes-first approach.

Eligibility

This opportunity is intended for a second- or third-year university student, or someone with a marketing degree or a related qualification. Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.

Benefits

The role offers a hybrid-style learning environment with opportunities to spend time alongside senior leaders while still maintaining flexibility around university commitments. It also includes ongoing learning, networking opportunities and mentorship, including support with study-related needs where possible.

Additional information

The role is described as casual and approximately 16 to 20 hours per week. The location is Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Applicants are asked to submit a CV and a short statement explaining why they are a strong fit for the role.

No salary or stipend amount was provided.