CYDA is looking for a creative and enthusiastic young person with disability to join our Community Impact Team as a Communications Assistant. This entry-level role is a great opportunity to build skills in social media, digital communications and community engagement in a supportive environment.
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About the position
This is an identified position for a young person with disability aged 18 – 22 years.
You’ll help create content for social media and digital communications, contribute ideas to make content engaging for young people, and support campaigns, events and community engagement activities.
You’ll work closely with our Community Engagement Coordinator and receive guidance, support and feedback as you build your skills and experience.
In this role, you will:
- Help create social media and digital content
- Participate in on-camera content using prepared scripts and guidance
- Assist with drafting, formatting and scheduling content
- Contribute ideas to help content connect with young people
- Support campaigns, consultations and event
- Complete routine administrative and communications tasks
- Work collaboratively with CYDA staff and teams
- Learn and develop skills in communications and community engagement
Important information
- Casual position
- Location: Remote (working from home)
- Level 2 role within the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services (SCHADS) Award
CYDA is committed to flexible working and has a Flexible Working Policy and Procedure.
To apply
To apply for this position, please submit your application by email to [email protected] by 9am AEST on 8th June 2026.
Applications should include:
- A short video application (details below)
- Your current CV / resume
Video application requirements
As this role involves being on camera for content for social media, we’re asking applicants to submit a short video instead of a traditional cover letter.
Your video should:
- be no longer than 2-3 minutes
- introduce yourself and why you’re interested in the role
- respond to the Key Selection Criteria
- give us a sense of your communication style and how you might present in social media content
You’re welcome to film this on your phone or any device. We are not assessing production quality or editing, just how you communicate and connect.
Unfortunately, due to the requirements of the role, we will not be able to assess your application if you do not include a short video application.
Your CV / resume should be in written format.
When submitting your files, please use the following naming format:
- FirstName_LastName_VideoApplication
- FirstName_LastName_CV
If your files are too large to attach to an email, we ask that you share them in a view-only Google Drive or Dropbox link (or similar) in your application email.
Shortlisted candidates may be asked to complete an additional task (e.g. film themselves for a scripted video) as part of the selection process.
For accessibility enquiries or support with the application process (including alternative formats or submission methods), please contact us at [email protected] or 1800 222 660.