Work Placements and Internships

The Push is currently not accepting any work placements or internships. We have a range of opportunities for young people to get involved in our programs throughout the year, so make sure to sign up to our newsletter and keep a look out on our socials for more updates. We also have a news page for the latest info and articles from The Push.

Also make sure to register your interest for our Music Industry Mentoring program and be amongst the first to apply for the next round.

Current Vacancies

Position Overview

The Push is seeking a highly motivated young person to support the delivery of bold, youth-led communications across our programs, campaigns and national activity. This is a hands-on role for someone who thrives on producing high-quality content, meeting deadlines, and ensuring communications are executed effectively across multiple platforms.

This role is a key driver of day-to-day communications activity, executing content creation (short-form video and carousel designs), website management, development of EDMs, and the promotion of events, programs and opportunities nationwide. You will play a central role in bringing The Push’s work to life during multiple high-profile moments, ensuring communications are timely, engaging, reflects The Push’s tone of voice and brand and are aligned with our youth-led identity and national visibility goals.

Our ideal candidate is proactive, organised and energetic. You take initiative and are motivated by a dynamic environment with competing priorities. You may be early in your career, but you are eager to build skills, test ideas and contribute meaningfully. Previous experience in marketing or communications is welcome but not essential. Above all, you bring a strong interest in Australian music and a genuine commitment to improving access and opportunities for young people across Australia.

This position is a dedicated Youth Lead role, with the opportunity open to people under 26 years of age, as supported under the Victorian Equal Opportunity Act 2010, Section 12 (Special Measures).

About The Push

The Push is an Australian youth music organisation and registered charity based in Melbourne. Over three decades we have supported millions of young people with access to contemporary music programs and events. 

Our work is guided by our purpose of giving every young person the opportunity to participate and thrive in Australian music.

As an organisation, we believe in our principles of:

• First Nations culture and community are integral to the way we work with young people in music

• Young people are at the centre of everything we do

• We are representative of contemporary Australia

• Our work has impact, and we capture and measure our success

• We are responsive to challenges and new ideas and ways of working

• We work together respectfully and collaboratively towards a common purpose

Position Description

Guided by The Push Strategy, brand and 2026 Content Strategy & Messaging Framework, and with support from the Head of Programs, the Youth Lead, Content & Communications will:

Content Creation and Digital Delivery

• Assist with designing simple digital assets and editing short-form video content for social platforms

• Support the creation of digital content across social media, EDMs, website and partner channels

• Draft copy in line with The Push’s tone of voice and youth-led identity

• Update website content, including event and ticketing pages

• Assist with the build, testing and monitoring of ticketing websites to ensure information is accurate and accessible

• Support the development of key communications assets for major campaigns and announcements

Campaign Communications

• Support the delivery of communications for key campaigns and programs

• Assist with creating copy and assets as well as drafting social posts, EDMs and supporter communications aligned with campaign objectives

• Create visuals and short-form digital content to support campaign activity

• Support the development of spotlight content featuring participants and alumni

• Coordinate content scheduling across channels in line with campaign timelines

• Assist with preparing campaign assets in line with strategic direction and approval processes

• Assist with coordinating digital rollouts with partners, artists and participants

Community Management and Audience Engagement

• Lead day-to-day management of The Push’s social channels, including scheduling posts, responding to comments and DMs and monitoring community sentiment

• Support growth of online communities and brand visibility

• Engage with young people, artists, mentors, partners and stakeholders using a consistent, youth-centred tone, with guidance where required

Coordination and Workflow Delivery

• Work closely with the CEO as well as external consultants to deliver materials and content on time and to brief

• Assist with maintaining content calendars and checking scheduling accuracy

• Support preparation of internal updates, reports and communications documentation

• Assist with photo and video capture at selected events, as required

Overall

• Attend out-of-hours meetings and events, as well as undertake regular interstate travel, as required throughout the year

• Other duties, as directed by the Head of Programs

Key Selection Criteria

Qualifications, Experience and Licenses

 1.     Understanding and demonstrated experience in marketing and communications practices, social media and trends, with particular focus on young audiences.

2.     Ability to write clear, engaging copy that can be adapted for different audiences and platforms, with an understanding of tone of voice and brand consistency, or a strong willingness to learn with guidance.

3.     Demonstrated skills in digital content creation using design and video editing tools (Adobe Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere Pro) or Canva, CapCut Desktop etc).

4.     Ability to take initiative and follow tasks through to completion, including managing time, meeting deadlines and handling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

5.     A positive, adaptable approach to work, with a willingness to give things a go, test ideas, respond to feedback and continuously build skills through hands-on experience.

6.     An interest in Australian music and youth culture, and a genuine commitment to improving access, opportunities and outcomes for young people across Australia.

7.     Highly valued but not essential is a willingness to appear in piece-to-camera short-form content for The Push socials.

8.     Big ideas to support The Push to achieve our purpose of giving every young person the opportunity to participate and thrive in Australian music.

The selected candidate will need to successfully complete or possess a current:

• Relevant tertiary qualification and/or practical experience in communications or marketing

• Demonstrated content creation experience

• Working with Children Check

• Victoria Police Background Check

• Full Australian Driver’s License

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please upload your CV and a cover letter addressing each of the key selection criteria, and include examples or portfolio links that demonstrate your ability to produce social content, graphics and short-form video.

Applications close 5pm AEDT, Sunday 8 February 2026.

This position is a dedicated Youth Lead role, with the opportunity open to people under 26 years of age. The Push has dedicated youth roles, supported under the Victorian Equal Opportunity Act 2010, Section 12 (Special Measures) where an organisation “may take a special measure for the purpose of promoting or realising substantive equality for members of a group with a particular attribute”, in this case, age.

The Push is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information or other non-merit factors.

The Push is a child-safe organisation and is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all young people across our programs, staff and board. The preferred applicant will be required to hold a Working with Children Clearance. Additionally, the preferred applicant will be required to undergo a Victoria Police Background Check.

This position is subject to a 3-month performance review.