Head of Marketing and Communications

at; Canberra; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A Canberra-based client, renowned for design-led spaces, is seeking an Executive leader for Marketing & Communications to drive growth and brand presence. You will shape strategy across channels, lead a high-performance team, and partner with the Executive team to identify opportunities and track KPIs.

In this pivotal role, you will align marketing activity with revenue objectives, oversee digital, PR, content and campaigns, and relentlessly optimise ROI in a fast-paced, collaborative

Qualifications

• Proven marketing and communications experience, especially in hospitality or retail environments.
• Commercially minded leader who links marketing to revenue growth and business performance.
• Strong people leadership, mentoring and team-building experience.
• Able to operate strategically and hands-on in a fast-paced growth environment.
• Experience delivering integrated campaigns that drive engagement, foot traffic, and conversion.
• Excellent stakeholder management with Executive-level influence across functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of an integrated marketing and communications strategy aligned to business growth objectives.
• Drive brand positioning and storytelling to strengthen market presence and support revenue growth initiatives.
• Oversee all marketing channels (digital, PR, content, campaigns) to maximise engagement, lead generation, and conversion.
• Provide strong leadership to the marketing team, fostering a high-performance, collaborative culture and mentoring key talent.
• Partner with the Executive leadership team to shape business strategy, identify growth opportunities, and track performance against KPIs.
• Continuously review and optimise marketing effectiveness, using data and insights to improve ROI and support sustained growth.

Skills

Marketing leadership

Strategy development

Brand storytelling

Campaign management

Data-driven decisions

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Job description

Your new company

This client is known for delivering thoughtfully designed spaces in prime locations, underpinned by a bold, people-first approach. By combining strategic thinking, creative vision, and high-quality delivery, they collaborate with leading architects across Australia. Now in a strong growth phase, they are seeking a standout individual to join their close-knit Executive leadership team and help shape the next stage of the business.

Your new role

• Lead the development and execution of an integrated marketing and communications strategy aligned to business growth objectives
• Drive brand positioning and storytelling to strengthen market presence and support revenue growth initiatives
• Oversee all marketing channels (digital, PR, content, campaigns) to maximise engagement, lead generation, and conversion
• Provide strong leadership to the marketing team, fostering a high-performance, collaborative culture and mentoring key talent
• Partner with the Executive leadership team to shape business strategy, identify growth opportunities, and track performance against KPIs
• Continuously review and optimise marketing effectiveness, using data and insights to improve ROI and support sustained growth

What you'll need to succeed

• Proven experience in marketing and communications within hospitality or retail environments, with a strong understanding of customer behaviour and brand experience
• A commercially minded leader with the ability to link marketing activity directly to revenue growth and business performance
• Strong people leadership skills, with experience building, mentoring, and inspiring high-performing teams
• Ability to operate both strategically and hands-on, thriving in a fast-paced, evolving growth environment
• Demonstrated success in delivering integrated campaigns that drive engagement, foot traffic, and conversion
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to influence at Executive level and collaborate cross-functionally

What you'll get in return

This is a rare opportunity to join a highly regarded, design-led organisation at a pivotal stage of growth in the Canberra market. With a strong pipeline, a clear vision, and a collaborative, values-driven culture, the business offers the chance to make a genuine impact at an Executive level. Roles of this calibre combining strategic influence, creative leadership, and exposure to landmark projects seldom arise in Canberra, making this an exceptional opportunity for the right individual to shape both brand and business outcomes.

What you need to do now

If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to the contact listed below.

Michelle Liv
Senior Business Manager Marketing & Communications, HAYS
Phone: 02 653
Email: [e-mail]