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Lead - Marketing and Communications

Adelaide, South AustraliaFull-time$112k–$119k2026-10-08 → 2026-10-22

Core

Lead the team responsible for informing, engaging and connecting the community through marketing, communications, media, brand and digital channels.

Role type

Senior IC marketing and communications lead

Builds

Communication approaches, major projects, initiatives, and community engagement strategies

Domain

Public sector / Local government

Deliverable

product features

Required skills

Strategic advice, media relations, reputation management, team leadership, budget management, external supplier management, data-informed decision making

Preferred skills

Innovation, continuous improvement

Responsibilities

Lead Council's marketing, communications, media, brand and digital marketing functions; Provide strategic advice and support to senior leaders, the CEO, Mayor and Elected Members; Drive communication, engagement and marketing initiatives that support organisational priorities; Oversee media relations, reputation management and content across a range of channels; Lead, coach and develop a team of marketing and communications professionals; Manage budgets, resources and external supplier relationships.