Careers

At Market Lane, we put our hearts and souls into sourcing and roasting exceptional coffees that delight our customers every day. Our goal is to make great coffee accessible and exciting, and easy to brew and enjoy. We have been roasting in Melbourne/Naarm since 2009. With an emphasis on exceptional quality coffee, environmentally sustainable practices, ethical and transparent relationships, and community participation and support, Market Lane actively works to create a future in which good coffee is good for everyone – from the individuals and communities that produce the coffee to the team members who roast and brew it through to the customers who drink and enjoy it.

Market Lane Coffee is an equal employment opportunity company. We’re committed to fair and equitable treatment for all employees and prospective employees. We value and respect the diversity of our workforce, and we are committed to providing a supportive and healthy work environment that is free of discrimination, harassment and bullying.

We’re Hiring: Copywriter and Storyteller

Permanent, Part-time Position
A 3 or 4-day work week (to be negotiated with successful candidate) 
Location: Market Lane Head Office Brunswick East

We are looking for a talented Copywriter and Storyteller to join our team. In this role, you will oversee all copy and written content for Market Lane Coffee across all platforms, help us tell the stories of the coffees we source and the inspirational people behind them, and communicate what we do (and why we do it).  

What you’ll do

Working closely with Market Lane’s Co-Founder and Marketing Manager, the role involves:

• Writing and editing clear, consistent and compelling copy for our product pages, newsletters, social media, journal posts, printed assets and internal comms.
• Bringing our values, coffees, products, shops and partnerships to life through engaging and informative written copy.
• Collaborating with our Marketing, Retail, Wholesale and Sourcing teams to create timely and thoughtful content.
• Upholding our voice and tone, ensuring clarity, warmth and integrity in everything we communicate in writing.
  

About you

• You’re a skilled and creative writer with a strong portfolio of storytelling and brand-aligned copy.
• You have excellent editing and proofreading skills, with great attention to detail
• You’re curious and thoughtful, with a love for learning and sharing stories.
• You have a genuine interest in specialty coffee, sustainability, and transparent sourcing.
• You’re a collaborative team player who enjoys working cross-functionally.
• Experience writing for hospitality, food, or values-led brands is a plus.
  

This role offers

• The opportunity to work within and contribute to, a values-led, B Corp-certified business
• A supportive and passionate team of co-workers who care deeply about quality and sustainability
• A dynamic range of work tasks that span creative storytelling and purposeful brand communication.

Why work at Market Lane 

Market Lane Coffee is an established, values-led business dedicated to sourcing, roasting and sharing exceptional coffee - sustainably, responsibly and transparently.
 
We care about our team and invest in creating a culture that is positive, collaborative and supportive. We invest in training and development and provide all staff with a coffee beans allowance (and free coffee all day), access to a Mental Health Fund and paid volunteer work to give back to the community.
 
We're committed to celebrating great coffee, using business for good, and helping our communities flourish. We're looking for someone whose values align with ours: transparency, exceptional quality, community, and sustainability. If these principles guide your work and you're passionate about building brands with purpose, we’d love to talk to you.

Instructions to apply 

Please email your application to jobs@marketlane.com.au by 12 August 2026 with the following things attached as PDFs:

1. Your current resumé
2. Examples of your written work
3. A cover letter that includes answers to the following questions:

• Why are you applying for this role?
• How would you explain Market Lane to someone who had not come across the brand before (in a short paragraph)?
• What are the things that you think make Market Lane unique?
• How would you describe our tone of voice?
• Why do you think it's particularly important for a business like Market Lane to have an in-house copywriter?
  
  

Please do not use generative AI for your application – we want to see how you write. 
Please note, only successful applicants will receive a response. 

Looking for something different?

If you don't see a role that suits you, please feel free to reach out at jobs@marketlane.com.au, we'd love to hear from you.