Communications and Marketing Manager

Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation; Geelong; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Work from home

Salary packaging options

Culturally safe, inclusive workplace

Job summary

Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation (WTOAC) is seeking an experienced Communications and Marketing Manager to lead our communications and marketing function. The role focuses on developing strategies across communications, marketing, media and digital engagement with Traditional Owners, staff and stakeholders at the forefront of cultural safety.

The senior position will guide a team, oversee campaigns and content, and strengthen relationships with media and government, ensuring

Qualifications

• Bachelor level or higher in communications, marketing, media or a related discipline.
• Experience in a senior communications/marketing role.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor and develop a team.
• Strong strategic communications and campaign management experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with diverse audiences.
• Experience across digital channels, social media, content development and media relations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of WTOAC’s communications and marketing strategy.
• Lead, support and develop the Communications and Marketing team.
• Oversee organisational communications, marketing campaigns, media, digital platforms and social media.
• Strengthen engagement with Wadawurrung Traditional Owners and Members.
• Provide strategic communications advice and support across the organisation.
• Develop and maintain relationships with media, community, government and other stakeholders.
• Oversee the development of high-quality content for diverse audiences and channels.
• Ensure Wadawurrung stories, knowledge and voices are represented respectfully.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen WTOAC’s profile, reach and engagement.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Campaign management

Team leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Written & verbal communication

Digital communications

Project management

Cultural safety & Aboriginal knowledge

Education

Tertiary qualification in communications/marketing/media

Job description

Communications and Marketing Manager (full time, ongoing)

Job Summary

Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation (WTOAC) is seeking an experience Communications and Marketing Manager to lead our communications and marketing function.

This senior role will lead the development and delivery of communications, marketing, media and digital engagement across the organisation.

Working closely with Traditional Owners, staff and key stakeholders, you will help ensure Wadawurrung voices, stories and achievements are shared appropriately, respectfully and with Cultural Safety at the forefront.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of WTOAC’s communications and marketing strategy.
• Lead, support and develop the Communications and Marketing team.
• Oversee organisational communications, marketing campaigns, media, digital platforms and social media.
• Strengthen communication and engagement with Wadawurrung Traditional Owners and Members.
• Provide strategic communications advice and support across the organisation.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with media, community, government and other key stakeholders.
• Oversee the development of high-quality content for a range of audiences and communication channels.
• Ensure Wadawurrung stories, knowledge and voices are represented appropriately and respectfully.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen WTOAC’s profile, reach and engagement.

About You

You will be an experienced communications and marketing professional who can balance strategic leadership with hands-on delivery. You will bring:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in communications, marketing, media or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in a senior communications and/or marketing role.
• Experience leading, supporting and developing a team.
• Strong strategic communications and campaign management experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.
• Experience across digital communications, social media, content development and media.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• A genuine appreciation and respect for Aboriginal people, cultures and self-determination.
• Previous experience working within an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation, Traditional Owner organisation or community-based environment.
• Experience working with Traditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and/or culturally diverse stakeholders.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Wadawurrung community and Country.
• Experience managing media relationships and organisational reputation.
• Experience delivering communications across a complex or multidisciplinary organisation.

What’s on Offer

• A meaningful role working with and for Traditional Owners
• Flexible working arrangements, including work from home
• Salary packaging options and a Culturally safe, inclusive workplace

Applications close: Thursday 8th of October 2026

WTOAC is an Aboriginal Corporation, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.