Marketing Coordinator

Club Italia Sporting Club

Social Media | Functions & Events Promotion | Community Partnerships

Club Italia stands as a vibrant cultural institution in Melbourne’s west, offering modern dining and function facilities, a premier bocce pavilion, and high-quality sporting grounds—welcoming members and visitors from all backgrounds.

The sporting arm of the Club has long been a cornerstone of community engagement of Brimbank Stallions FC, established in 1986 from Sunshine Park and Brimbank Soccer Club, it has grown into a thriving football program. Today, the club fields over 30 teams, incorporating both Senior and Juniors. Recent investment has facilitated the upgrade of the soccer playing fields together with improved lighting of the entire sporting complex. Brimbank Stallions FC continues to be a key part of both the sporting and social fabric of the Brimbank community.

About the Role

Club Italia Sporting Club is looking for a creative, community-minded Marketing & Functions Development Manager to promote the Bistro and the Club’s Events and social Events spaces to the wider community. You will use your social media expertise to lift awareness, attract bookings from businesses and families, and build lasting alliances with local businesses and schools so that the resources at Club Italia are well used and valued.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote the Bistro and Club Italia to the wider community through compelling campaigns across social media, email, print and local media.
• Grow function bookings by promoting Club Italia as a venue for celebrations, including birthdays, engagements, milestone events and family gatherings.
• Engage local businesses to host corporate celebrations, end-of-year functions, client events and team gatherings at the Club.
• Work with schools to promote Club Italia as a venue for school social functions such as formals, graduations, fundraisers and community events.
• Form strategic alliances with businesses, schools and community groups to make full use of the Club’s facilities and resources.
• Manage social media channels, including content planning, photography and video, community engagement, paid promotion and performance reporting.
• Develop function packages and promotions in collaboration with the Bistro and Club management team.
• Track results such as enquiries, bookings and engagement, and report regularly to management with recommendations.

About You

Essential

• Demonstrated experience in marketing, events or function development, ideally in hospitality, clubs or community organisations.
• Proven social media experience, including content creation and managing Facebook, Instagram and other platforms.
• Strong relationship-building skills, with confidence approaching businesses, schools and community groups.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated, organised and able to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Desirable

• Knowledge of, or connection to, the Italian-Australian community and local business networks.
• Experience with graphic design tools, photography or video editing.
• Experience with paid social advertising and analytics.
• Willingness to work some evenings and weekends for events.

What Club Italia Offers

• A welcoming, community-focused workplace with a proud heritage.
• The opportunity to shape the Club’s marketing and grow its role in the community.
• A supportive team and creative freedom to develop new initiatives.

How to Apply

Please send your resume and a cover letter addressing the key responsibilities and your social media experience to the Club Italia management team. Include links to examples of social media work where possible. Club Italia is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all members of the community.

Email: angelica.mistica@hrdivision.com.au