Part-time Digital & Business Assistant (Ballina)

A Lennox Head-based startup is looking for a capable, self-motivated assistant to join the founder in a home office setting for 8 hours per week, with strong potential to grow.

The business is Our Shared Homes, a home exchange platform launching mid-2026 that connects people who want to travel the world without the cost of accommodation. Built around trust, community and eco-aligned travel, it is an exciting space to be working in right now.

Experience in the travel industry is a significant advantage.

This is a hands-on role working directly with the founder across social media, digital marketing, business development and developer communications.

**Key responsibilities**
- Planning, creating and scheduling content across Instagram, TikTok and Facebook
- Managing WordPress, Mailchimp and Buffer
- Contributing to business development discussions and idea generation
- Liaising with developers and translating business needs into transparent briefs
- Graphic design using Canva or equivalent
- General digital support as required

**Skills and experience required**
- Minimum 3 years experience in a similar digital or marketing role
- Proficient in WordPress and Mailchimp (essential)
- Solid working knowledge of social media platforms and scheduling tools
- Graphic design skills using Canva or equivalent (essential)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to think commercially and contribute to business conversations
- Experience in the travel industry highly regarded
- Comfortable working in a startup environment where priorities shift
- Self-directed, reliable and detail-oriented
- ABN required

**Role details**
- $40 per hour
- Contractor
- ABN required
- 8 hours per week to start, with scope to increase
- In person, Lennox Head
- Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday (flexible)

**How to apply**

Please submit your resume, a cover letter, and answers to the following screening questions:

- How many years of experience do you have in social media and digital marketing?
- Have you contributed to business growth, strategy or development in a previous role?
- Which of the following tools are you familiar with and what is your experience level with each: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, WordPress, Mailchimp, Buffer, Canva?
- Have you worked with or supported a startup or small business before? If so, tell us about it.
- Are you comfortable contributing to business development conversations and liaising with developers?
- Do you have any experience in the travel industry?
- What days are you available and are you able to work from Lennox Head?

**Job Types**: Part-time, Freelance

Pay: $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 8 per week

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