Marketing Coordinator (Communities)

• Full time, 12 Month Fixed Term Contract
• Sydney CBD Office, Hybrid Working (3 days a week in office)

About Uniting

At Uniting, we believe in building a just, compassionate, and inclusive society. Our Communities portfolio delivers vital services including early learning and childcare, foster care, counselling and mediation, mental health support, disability services, and many more. We’re looking for a Marketing Coordinator to help us connect these services with the people who need them most.

Role Purpose

As a Marketing Coordinator, you’ll play a hands-on role in driving demand generation across our Communities Services portfolio- bringing our campaigns and community initiatives to life. From local area marketing campaigns, events and activations, to building supportive collateral and branded material, you’ll be involved in every step- coordinating projects, managing timelines, and ensuring our brand is visible and impactful across NSW and the ACT.

You’ll also analyse campaign performance, provide insights to optimise results, and support the delivery of both planned and reactive marketing activities. This is a role where creativity meets organisation, and where your work will directly help people access essential support services.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver local area marketing (LAM) campaigns.
• Manage campaign assets across SEM, social media, events, and collateral.
• Measure and report on campaign effectiveness, providing recommendations for future activity.
• Organise and support events that promote our services locally.
• Brief and manage BAU marketing projects such as updating and creating service-based brochures, branded collateral, merchandise, and website copy updates (for existing pages).
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external agencies to ensure marketing activity is executed in a timely and effective manner.
• Support the implementation of marketing plans across Communities services.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a marketing coordinator or similar role
• Strong project management skills and the ability to juggle multiple deadlines
• Knowledge of digital marketing channels (SEM, social media). Experience in developing and executing SEM and social media campaigns is a bonus
• Experience in event coordination
• Creative and analytical mindset- able to understand data and interpret analytics to identify opportunities
• Excellent communication skills and confidence working with stakeholders
• A collaborative, adaptable, and proactive approach to your work

If you’re looking to combine your marketing skills with a meaningful role that supports communities across NSW and the ACT, we’d love to hear from you.

What We Offer You

• A rewarding career with a leading human services organisation.
• Up to $18,550 NFP salary packaging available.
• Access to our U rewards program with exclusive discounts.
• Flexible work hours for work-life balance.
• Affordable access to Fitness Passport— discounted gym memberships to support your best life.
• A supportive and inclusive and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth.
• Purchase of additional leave.

How to apply:  Submit your CV and a brief cover letter highlighting why this role appeals to you - Applications reviewed upon receipt.

For all questions, please don't hesitate to contact Fabio Ioviero via email at Fioviero@Uniting.org

Uniting NSW.ACT contributes to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.

Empowered by diversity
At Uniting, inclusion isn’t just something we value – it’s how we work. Our culture and practice reflect the vibrant diversity of our colleagues, and the clients and communities we serve.

Company Overview:

Bridgestone Projects is a leading luxury property development and investment group, specializing in creating distinctive living spaces in prime urban locations. With 40+ years of combined expertise, we deliver exceptional projects that blend innovation, design, and strategic insight, ensuring lasting value and uncompromising quality for our investors.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Senior Marketing Manager to lead the Group’s overall marketing strategy, covering both the multiple high-end development projects and the sales agency company. The position will focus on driving successful project launches, enhancing brand presence across diverse markets, and engaging key stakeholders. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in property development marketing, strong leadership and project management skills, and a proven ability to deliver creative, results-driven marketing initiatives that align with the Group’s business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Planning

• Develop and implement comprehensive marketing strategies for each development project.

• Define clear marketing objectives, KPIs, and execution timelines in alignment with project milestones.

• Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to position each project according to its brand, design, and market profile.

2. Project Marketing Management

• Oversee end-to-end marketing lifecycle from pre-launch to post-completion.

• Manage the production of premium marketing collateral, including brochures, floorplans, videos, signage, display suite content, and digital assets.

• Liaise with branding and creative agencies to ensure consistent brand messaging and visual identity.

3. Digital & Campaign Execution

• Drive digital marketing initiatives across social media, SEO/SEM, Google Ads, EDMs, and paid media.

• Ensure websites, landing pages, and lead capture tools are optimised and consistent with project objectives.

• Monitor campaign performance and generate actionable reports for management and sales teams.

4. Budget & Supplier Management

• Develop and manage marketing budgets per project and corporate brand initiatives.

• Source, engage, and manage external vendors including creative agencies, media buyers, photographers, videographers, and event planners.

• Track spend and ensure delivery is within budget and on schedule.

5. Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work closely with Sales, Development, and Project Management teams to ensure aligned delivery of marketing and sales programs.

• Support sales agents with timely marketing materials, lead nurturing strategies, and buyer communications.

• Coordinate public relations, media briefings, launch events, and community engagement initiatives.

Key Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of marketing experience within the property development in Australia.

• Tertiary qualifications in Marketing, Communications, or a related field.

• Proven track record in developing and delivering successful project marketing campaigns.

• Strong understanding of the residential property development cycle and buyer journey.

• Proficiency in marketing tools and platforms.

• Excellent communication, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Creative mindset with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

What We Offer:

• A dynamic and supportive team environment.

• Opportunity to work on high-profile, award-winning property projects.

• Career growth and professional development opportunities.

• Competitive salary package commensurate with experience.

Are you a communications professional, media advisor or content strategist looking for purpose? NSW Irrigators’ Council (NSWIC) is seeking a proactive communicator who can bridge the city and the bush – meeting growers across regional NSW, creating powerful stories, and collaborating with our Sydney-based team to deliver a modern communications strategy.

The role
You’ll lead NSWIC’s external communications, brand and media engagement. It’s a hands-on role covering media strategy, content production, digital storytelling, stakeholder communications, and issues management.

The role can be based in Sydney (hybrid) or based in regional NSW. Regardless of base location, the role will require travelling around regional NSW.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement a strategic communications and media plan

• Produce high-quality written and digital content: news, op-eds, videos, infographics, and social media posts

• Manage media relations: pitch stories, handle enquiries, prepare briefings and manage issues

• Simplify complex water and irrigation policy for public audiences

• Support senior leaders with speeches, talking points and event communications

• Track and report media coverage and analytics

• Coordinate communications for events, campaigns and field visits

About you

• 3–5+ years’ experience in communications, media relations, public affairs, journalism or marketing

• Proven experience managing media issues and campaigns

• Excellent written communication, editing and storytelling skills

• Strong organisational and stakeholder engagement skills

• Familiarity with tools such as Canva, Adobe Creative Suite or video editing software

• Tertiary qualification in communications, media, journalism, or public policy

• Willingness to travel to regional NSW

Desirable: agriculture or rural affairs knowledge; CMS or digital marketing experience; photography/videography skills.

About us
NSWIC is a non-profit peak body for more than 12,000 water licence holders and users across New South Wales. We advocate for sustainable irrigation, water security, and fair outcomes for regional communities. Our work combines strategic communications, media relations, and public policy advocacy, and we believe authentic storytelling adds credibility and influence to that mission.

What we offer

• Competitive salary (commensurate with experience) + superannuation

• Flexible, hybrid working arrangements

• Opportunity to work on public policy communications that shape the future of water and agriculture

• Small, collaborative, purpose-driven team environment

How to apply
Send your CV, a short cover letter (1 page), and two writing or media samples to nswic@nswic.org.au, using the subject line “Comms & Media Strategist – NSWIC”.

Applications close 23 October 2025.

Come and join one of Australia's Top 10 Best Places to Work in the Media & Marketing Industry!

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking really accelerate their career in digital marketing, within a fast-paced and client-focused agency environment.

​​Reload Media is looking for a Digital Account Manager who is enthusiastic and confident to work directly with clients and can demonstrate their interest in digital marketing, to join our growing agency.

You’ll be the right fit if you have a passion for people, thrive juggling multiple projects at once, and a drive to high-performing campaigns for our clients. If you’re looking for an opportunity to accelerate your growth in marketing and/or digital, then this is the role for you! 

This position is well suited to a recent marketing graduate or someone with around 1 to 2 years' hands-on marketing experience - bonus points if you've worked in an agency before!

Reload Media is a leading digital marketing agency in Brisbane, with clients across multiple continents. At Reload, you'll be working with some of Australia's (and the world's) leading brands including Yamaha, Terry White Chemmart, Aje, Rusty, Gelatissimo, and more.

At Reload you can expect to join a collaborative, energetic and supportive team. A huge amount of passion and energy goes into creating an inspiring and fun environment that sets you up to thrive, with many Reloaders creating impressive careers for themselves. 

Hear what people have to say about working at Reload on Glassdoor.com.au https://www.glassdoor.com.au/Overview/Working-at-Reload-Media-EI_IE1533877.11,23.htm 

This role is responsible for “keeping the wheels moving” across all client engagement - this includes driving forward digital strategies, project managing all elements of the client work both internally and with the client, building trusted partnerships with clients and being the gate-keeper to ensure all client work is deliverable to a high-standard and exceeding client expectations. 

You’ll be working within a multi-disciplinary team called a ‘pod’ with between 5-7 other team members, and will work collectively on a group of clients majority of the time.

• Looking after a portfolio of 10-20 clients in various industries and of different sizes
• Build strong, stable relationships with your key client contacts
• Meet with clients, deliver presentations and provide digital recommendations in line with client goals
• Adapting your service delivery to align with what your clients value from us as an agency
• Creating documents, briefs, and proposals adapted to the needs of your clients

• Leading all client communication across email, phone, face to face or any project management tools
• Working closely with internal teams to support digital activity and liaise between the team and the client
• Ensuring the team are meeting deadlines and work is of a high quality and aligned to client goals
• Keeping team up to date of key priorities through proactive communication
• Oversee all of your client's digital activity and autonomously manage your own work and all deliverables

• Working with the wider team to create digital strategies and tactics that support your client's goals
• Planning, briefing and project managing a range of campaigns and tactics across all digital channels
• Diving into data and analytics to frequently monitor the business impact of our campaigns for your clients
• Creating customised reports for your clients to demonstrate the value of the digital activity they’re running
• Supporting any aspect of the delivery of your client's digital activities- be it helping to write website copy, editing ads or coming up with new creative concepts

• Have a tertiary qualification (or soon to be completed) in a relevant field. I.e. business, marketing, economics, communication or advertising
• An understanding of business and marketing to be able to develop digital marketing strategies for clients
• Demonstrated experience providing exceptional client/customer service, ideally in a role that requires relationship management
• A natural 'people person' who lives to exceed client expectations
• A collaborative attitude that’s able to provide and receive feedback constructively and work in a team with a focus on mutual success
• Able to talk to anyone, anytime - with the ability to present professionally and confidently during meetings or pitches
• A proactive, 'take charge' approach to manage multiple projects and stay on top of your work in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment
• A strong sense of accountability and autonomy to be self-directed to research issues and solve problems
• An exceptional written and verbal communicator, who demonstrates a close attention to detail - whether that’s avoiding typos in emails/reports, to being able to ensure nothing is missed for a client - and an ability to speak the language of the people in front of them
• Prior hands-on experience using digital tools (i.e. Google Analytics), website CMS or eCommerce platforms will be highly favoured but not essential

We're super proud that Reload's stand-out culture and happy team have resulted in us being named as one of the Top 10 Best Places to Work in the Media & Marketing industry for 2023! 

Aside from the usual perks of working in an agency, a core pillar of what defines Reload is a focus on 'People & Careers'. Developing individuals and providing opportunities for growth is at the core of our business model. To support this, you’ll have your own professional development budget, access to our industry leading training and our learning and development platform. We also believe that 'Attitude Creates Ability', and that means at Reload we focus on the way you approach work, not just the skills you have. This is the stuff that really excites us and we hope it does you too!

Some of the other benefits we provide are:

• 2 additional Rest & Relaxation days per year & 1 day of birthday leave
• Flexible hours and hybrid working options
• Opportunities for domestic & international travel
• Additional menstrual & menopausal leave 
• Phone and call plan
• Regular events & parties 
• Paid volunteer day each year
  
• Paid blood donation leave
• Free counselling, for professional or personal matters
  
• 3 months paid parental leave on top of statutory parental leave

Take a look at our careers page on our website to find out all about the perks and benefits of working at Reload.

The salary range for this role is $65,000 to $80,000 plus Superannuation, based on experience.

At Reload, authenticity is at the heart of everything we do. We know that diverse and inclusive teams have a positive impact on our culture and our business. We celebrate multiple approaches, points of view and backgrounds. We work hard to build a culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the ability of everyone to be their full authentic selves at work.

At any point in the application process, please feel safe to let us know of any accommodations that will make it more accessible for you. We encourage you to share your pronouns and anything else you would like us to know that will make this an enjoyable experience.

To start your application, please click 'Apply' to submit your resume & custom cover letter.

Due to the competitive nature of this role, only applicants that include the above will be shortlisted and you'll be contacted within 2 weeks if your application has been progressed.

About the Role

The Communications Advisor plays a key role in delivering communications support across internal channels and staff events. This position is a key member of the Employee Communications team and responsible for producing high-quality internal newsletters and communications that reach all university staff and contribute to a connected and informed workplace.

Working closely with colleagues in the Employee Communications team, as well as other communications professionals and stakeholders across the university, the Communications Advisor will produce weekly and ad-hoc staff email newsletters, draft and publish written and visual content for the intranet, Viva Engage and other relevant channels.

The role also supports the planning and delivery of employee events, contributes to regular reporting on communications activity, and assists with the planning and implementation of key communications initiatives for internal stakeholders.

Success relies on being proactive in identifying communication opportunities and building strong relationships with colleagues and stakeholders to educate, influence, and ensure messages are delivered clearly and effectively.

About You

To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities:

• Demonstrated excellence in communications strategy and planning.
• Excellent content production and editorial skills combined with an ability to work under time pressure to produce high quality communications materials.
• Experience with digital communications channels, multimedia and enterprise social platforms (e.g Viva Engage, Workvivo, Workplace).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills and the ability to identify and analyse emerging opportunities with respect to their communication needs.
• Building and managing relationships with a goal to influence and educate stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to use metrics to inform development and evaluation of communications strategies.
• Experience with issues and crisis management.

About Swinburne University of Technology

Swinburne’s strategy draws upon our understanding of future challenges. We choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research.

What We Offer You!

• Work your way with flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options and generous parental leave to support a balanced lifestyle.
• Exclusive staff discounts, including discounted Medibank health insurance, 50% off Swinburne courses and other partner offers.
• Swinburne offers 17% super and salary packaging options, including car leasing and extra super contributions.

Want to learn more? Head over to our benefits page!

To Apply

Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria and your suitability for this position.

To review the Position Description and to apply, please scroll down to the bottom of the page.

If you are viewing this advert from an external site, please click ‘apply’ and you will be redirected to Swinburne’s Jobs website to access the Position Description at the bottom of the page.

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check.

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Swinburne Talent Acquisition Team on talentacquisition@swin.edu.au

Applications Close on Wednesday 29th Oct.

Swinburne offers flexible working options contained in our leave and parenting/carer policies to support work-life balance.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Swinburne has become a world-class university, driving social and economic impacts through science, technology, and innovation. As a dual-sector university, our vision is for people and technology working together to build a better world.

Central to our vision is our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer focused on attracting, retaining, and developing great talent. We work to remove barriers related to gender identity, culture, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and age.

We strongly encourage applicants from diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Our Moondani Toombadool Centre leads our Indigenous education and culture at Swinburne, guided by community wisdom and leadership.

We support applicants with disabilities. Adjustments can be requested at any time during the recruitment process. For Reasonable Adjustment requests, including accessible formats for the PD, application form or any other document, please contact DCR@swin.edu.au  or call +61 3 9214 3550.

Please note the above number and DCR email address are for disability or reasonable adjustments queries only. General enquiries about the role can be sent to talentacquisition@swin.edu.au (general enquiries will not be answered by phone).

Victoria’s Commitment to Action: Improving international student employment outcomes.

As a signatory to Victoria’s Commitment to Action, Swinburne seeks to remove barriers to international graduate employment. We welcome and encourage applications from international graduates.

As a Circle Back Initiative Employer, we commit to responding to every applicant.

#LI-SW

The Head of Admissions and Marketing manages the community’s image and perception of Redeemer Lutheran College (the college), and leads, implements and manages the admissions process for local and international students from initial enquiry through to the arrival of a new student.  This role presumes a sensitivity to the needs of all members of the college.

The Head of Admissions and Marketing will be committed to the college community and Christian ethos, ensuring that the college’s needs are met, and that the college’s values and heritage are represented.

Redeemer is a co-educational Christian school owned and operated by the Lutheran Church of Australia, Queensland District. As a school of the church, it holds that its fundamental role is to offer its students a sound and integrated education within the Christian tradition. Redeemer's motto is: Our Hope is in Christ.

The College is situated in Rochedale on Brisbane's south side, about 20km from the CBD, about 55km from the Gold Coast, and is easily accessible by the Pacific Highway and the Gateway Motorway.

 For further information about Redeemer Lutheran College please visit:.

Skills and Experience:

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in business and/or marketing is highly desirable.

• Proven experience of very high level of administration skills and processes.

• Proven customer service or sales experience with outstanding people and inter-personal skills

• High levels of competence in the use of digital technologies for professional documentation and communication.

About the role:

The position includes (but is not limited to) the following:

• All College enrolments

• College marketing

• Community Relations and Events

Applications should be addressed to Mr Darrin Schumacher, Principal and submitted as one combined PDF file via email to jobs@redeemer.com.au  before 4:00pm on Friday 31 October 2025.  The PDF File should in the following order include:

• letter of application (no more than two pages);

• current curriculum vitae;

• response to the selection criteria, 300 word limit for each criterion (see below) 

• a copy of your academic transcripts conferring professional qualifications

• the name, organisation, position, contact phone numbers of three referees, at least two of whom can speak to your current professional practice (referees will not be contacted without your prior knowledge). 

• Working with Children Status.

Your response should address the following selection criteria:      

• SC.1 Demonstrated high level experience in administration and processes, with a proven capacity to support the Senior Executive Team.

• SC.2 Demonstrated high level of experience in enrolment practices and processes.

• SC.3 Proven Customer service or sales experience with outstanding people and inter-personal skills.

• SC.4 High level of competence in the use of digital technologies for professional documentation and communication.

• SC.5 Willingness to support the Christian Ethos of the College.                       

A Position Description for this role is available at www.redeemer.com.au/about-us/employment

Applications must be received electronically via jobs@redeemer.com.au indicated above and not posted or hand delivered to the College. Any applications received by means other than the advertised email address will not be considered.

The College reserves the right to make an appointment at any stage of the recruitment process, including prior to the closing date for applications.

Redeemer Lutheran College is committed to child safety. We require all applicants to undergo a screening process prior to appointment and successful applicants must comply with the College’s Child Protection Program. 

Sitemax works with some of Australia’s leading construction and development companies to deliver superior scaffold containment and construction site signage for projects.

The purpose of this role is to produce high-quality content that supports the execution of our marketing calendar and strengthens our brand presence across digital platforms.

About the Role:

• Content Creation: Creating and scheduling blogs, social posts, emails, capturing b-roll footage and photos to develop videos/graphics in relevant formats for channel distribution in line with marketing strategy and calendar.
• Brand Alignment: Ensure all content reflects our tone, voice, and visual guidelines.
• PPC Advertising: Creating, optimising and managing google and social media campaigns to drive traffic and generate conversions.
• SEO: Assist with website updates, including developing meta titles, data descriptions, and copy to improve search engine rank.
• Email Marketing: Creating and optimising email campaigns to generate leads and conversions.
• Marketing Collateral: Developing brochures, flyers, catalogues, and other materials as required.
• Team Collaboration: Working with the marketing and sales team to support lead generation and business development activities.

KPI’s:

• On-time delivery of content in line with marketing calendar
• Content quality and brand consistency
• Positive brand growth and social engagement

About You:

• 1-3 years experience in content creation, marketing, or digital media roles
• Strong skills in written communication, and basic graphic or video content creation
• Experience with Canva, CapCut, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar tools
• Highly organised, with the ability to follow direction and meet deadlines
• A keen eye for detail and commitment to content quality
• Understanding of social media platforms and content best practices
• Motivated, positive, and team-oriented
• Comfortable receiving feedback and working in a fast-paced environment
• Readiness to aid in different departments, performing any tasks as directed by management that is required for the success of the company

We are seeking a team member who:

• Takes ownership of their work and maintains high-quality standards
• Is eager to learn and improve processes to increase productivity
• Is adaptable and flexible with work hours as required
• Is reliable and trustworthy, capable of working unsupervised

Why join Sitemax?

• Be part of a supportive and growth driven team
• Gain experience in a fast-growing industry with career development opportunities
• Established growing family company
• On the job training and personal development provided
• Extra holidays and rewards

If you are motivated and looking for a diverse role, we encourage you to apply.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Lead the marketing and communications direction for the peak body that represents, advises and advocates for all local councils across Australia.

The Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) is the national voice of local government, representing 537 councils across the country. Structurally, ALGA is a federation of state and territory local government associations, that pursues the agreed interests of members at the national level. At its heart, the association provides leadership, develops policy, shares information whilst building close partnerships with our members and their councils.

Currently ALGA have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Communications and Media Manager, to join their team.

Utilise your strategic thinking with hands-on delivery, in this autonomous yet highly collaborative role. Enjoy planning, creating, and introducing new ideas - we welcome your strategic thinking. With no direct reports but a high level of responsibility, you'll have the opportunity to shape and drive impactful communications initiatives.

As a key member of the ALGA team, you'll promote and communicate ALGA's advocacy priorities and policy achievements - leading external and digital communications, managing media and social engagement, creating compelling content, and building strong national stakeholder relationships.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Promote and communicate ALGA's advocacy priorities and policy achievements.
• Develop and implement communication strategies to amplify policy work across key stakeholders, including government and media.
• Lead the planning, management, and delivery of all external, corporate, marketing, and digital communications.
• Oversee media relations, including proactive story placement, media releases, and interviews for the ALGA President.
• Hold key relationships with political and media contacts.
• Manage high-quality media, digital, web, e-news, and publication outputs with support from the Media and Events Officer.
• Oversee website content and imagery for articles, submissions, and media releases.
• Prepare speeches and tailored communications for the President and CEO.
• Manage ALGA's brand, style guides, and relationships with external designers and contractors.

About you:

• Demonstrated and high-level experience in strategic/corporate communications, media relations and digital.
• Ability to drive strategic communication within the federal political environment.
• Strong experience and understanding in working with the Australian political system.
• Strong connections and understanding of the Australian media landscape.
• The ability to build strong and effective relationships with key stakeholders and national media.
• Proficient in marketing and communications design software.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Understanding of the contemporary communications and media landscape, including proficiency in social and digital media.
• Excellent time management skills, including managing projects and competing demands.
• Demonstrated ability to work both in a team environment and independently.
• Knowledge of the local government sector and/or experience in a Minister's Office would be advantageous.

ALGA is proud of its positive and highly engaged workplace. Reporting to the Head of Strategic Communications & Governance, you'll work in a welcoming and collaborative environment, offering flexibility, work-life balance and professional development.

To be successful in this role you will have a minimum of 5 years' experience, with relevant tertiary qualification such as Marketing, Communications, or Business with a Marketing background.

If you're an innovative, experienced marketing and communications professional, looking for a rewarding role to lead communications and media for a highly recognised peak body at a national level, this is your chance to make a real difference.

To apply for this position, please go to www.mcarthur.com.au referencing job number J8412.

For any queries, or to have a confidential conversation please contact Danielle Jupp or John Brownell on (03) 9828 6565.

Applications close: Sunday, 2nd November 2025.

Lead the marketing and communications direction for the peak body that represents, advises and advocates for all local councils across Australia.

The Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) is the national voice of local government, representing 537 councils across the country. Structurally, ALGA is a federation of state and territory local government associations, that pursues the agreed interests of members at the national level. At its heart, the association provides leadership, develops policy, shares information whilst building close partnerships with our members and their councils.

Currently ALGA have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Communications and Media Manager, to join their team.

Utilise your strategic thinking with hands-on delivery, in this autonomous yet highly collaborative role. Enjoy planning, creating, and introducing new ideas - we welcome your strategic thinking. With no direct reports but a high level of responsibility, you'll have the opportunity to shape and drive impactful communications initiatives.

As a key member of the ALGA team, you'll promote and communicate ALGA's advocacy priorities and policy achievements - leading external and digital communications, managing media and social engagement, creating compelling content, and building strong national stakeholder relationships.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Promote and communicate ALGA's advocacy priorities and policy achievements.
• Develop and implement communication strategies to amplify policy work across key stakeholders, including government and media.
• Lead the planning, management, and delivery of all external, corporate, marketing, and digital communications.
• Oversee media relations, including proactive story placement, media releases, and interviews for the ALGA President.
• Hold key relationships with political and media contacts.
• Manage high-quality media, digital, web, e-news, and publication outputs with support from the Media and Events Officer.
• Oversee website content and imagery for articles, submissions, and media releases.
• Prepare speeches and tailored communications for the President and CEO.
• Manage ALGA's brand, style guides, and relationships with external designers and contractors.

About you:

• Demonstrated and high-level experience in strategic/corporate communications, media relations and digital.
• Ability to drive strategic communication within the federal political environment.
• Strong experience and understanding in working with the Australian political system.
• Strong connections and understanding of the Australian media landscape.
• The ability to build strong and effective relationships with key stakeholders and national media.
• Proficient in marketing and communications design software.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Understanding of the contemporary communications and media landscape, including proficiency in social and digital media.
• Excellent time management skills, including managing projects and competing demands.
• Demonstrated ability to work both in a team environment and independently.
• Knowledge of the local government sector and/or experience in a Minister's Office would be advantageous.

ALGA is proud of its positive and highly engaged workplace. Reporting to the Head of Strategic Communications & Governance, you'll work in a welcoming and collaborative environment, offering flexibility, work-life balance and professional development.

To be successful in this role you will have a minimum of 5 years' experience, with relevant tertiary qualification such as Marketing, Communications, or Business with a Marketing background.

If you're an innovative, experienced marketing and communications professional, looking for a rewarding role to lead communications and media for a highly recognised peak body at a national level, this is your chance to make a real difference.

To apply for this position, please go to www.mcarthur.com.au referencing job number J8412.

For any queries, or to have a confidential conversation please contact Danielle Jupp or John Brownell on (03) 9828 6565.

Applications close: Sunday, 2nd November 2025.