Lead - Marketing and Communications

City of Tea Tree Gully; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 112,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Tea Tree Gully is seeking a communications and marketing leader to direct a portfolio of marketing, communications, media, brand and digital channels, informing and engaging our community.

You will mentor a mid-sized team, provide strategic advice to the CEO and elected members, and help shape communication approaches while guiding major projects. Salary range is AU$111,846 to AU$118,917 plus superannuation and negotiable by skills and experience.

Qualifications

• Innovative and strategic communications leadership experience preferred.
• Ability to provide strategic advice to senior leaders and elected members.
• Experience managing budgets and external supplier relationships.

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.
• Champion continuous improvement, innovation and data-informed decision making.
• Manage budgets, resources and external supplier relationships.

Job description

If you're looking for a communications leadership role with variety, influence and a strong community focus - supported by a fantastic team culture - this could be the opportunity for you. As Lead, Marketing and Communications, you'll lead the team responsible for informing, engaging and connecting our community. You'll work closely with senior leaders and elected members, providing strategic advice while overseeing a broad portfolio spanning marketing, communications, media, brand and digital channels. You'll be part of important conversations across the organisation, helping shape communication approaches, support major projects and initiatives, manage reputational issues and identify new ways to engage with our audiences. At the same time, you'll mentor and develop a mid-sized team of talented specialists who are passionate about delivering great outcomes.

In this role, you will:

• 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.
• Champion continuous improvement, innovation and data-informed decision making.
• Manage budgets, resources and external supplier relationships.

Position Description - Lead - Marketing and Communications We're looking for a people-focused leader who brings strong communications expertise, sound judgement and a collaborative approach. In return, you'll have the opportunity to make a genuine impact, lead a high-performing team and help shape how Council connects with the community it serves. Join us and bring your leadership, creativity and strategic thinking to a role where your work will have a visible impact across the organisation and the community. Salary range is from $111,846 to $118,917 plus superannuation guarantee and will be negotiated commensurate with skills, experience and qualifications. Applications close on 28 October 2026.

Discover your potential at City of Tea Tree Gully.