Head of Communications & Marketing Programs

Blue Mountains City Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Mountains City Council seeks a experienced Communications & Marketing leader to guide corporate communications, marketing, branding and events. You will supervise five staff and drive internal and external engagement, ensuring messaging aligns with the Community Strategic Plan and Council priorities.

The role requires strong leadership, strategic planning, and the ability to deliver integrated campaigns across channels while maintaining brand standards.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in communications, marketing, public relations or a related discipline.
• Experience leading and managing communications and marketing functions within a complex organisation.
• Proven ability to develop and deliver integrated communications strategies across multiple channels.

Responsibilities

• Support the Communications and Marketing Manager in strategic planning and service delivery.
• Lead a team of five staff covering corporate communications, marketing, events, branding and internal comms.
• Coordinate events, campaigns and stakeholder engagement aligned with Council priorities.
• Oversee brand management and design across promotional materials.
• Provide high-level communications advice to executives and business units.
• Monitor outcomes and drive continuous improvement in service delivery.

Skills

Strategic communications

Team leadership

Public relations

Brand management

Stakeholder management

Crisis communications

Internal communications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications/marketing/journalism

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

CMS/Website editing

Microsoft Office

Job description

Blue Mountains City Council seeks a experienced Communications & Marketing leader to guide corporate communications, marketing, branding and events. You will supervise five staff and drive internal and external engagement, ensuring messaging aligns with the Community Strategic Plan and Council priorities.

The role requires strong leadership, strategic planning, and the ability to deliver integrated campaigns across channels while maintaining brand standards.