Marketing Officer

Shoalhaven City Council; Nowra; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexitime

Remote working options

Professional development and training

Wellbeing programs

NSW Welcome Experience

Job summary

Shoalhaven City Council is seeking a creative Marketing and Communications professional to promote the Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre (SEC) and strengthen its profile within the community. You will develop engaging content and lead promotional initiatives across digital and traditional channels.

With a focus on ticket sales for performances, you will manage campaigns for SEC services, including F&B and facility hires, and ensure content aligns with brand guidelines.

Qualifications

• Degree in Marketing or Communications or closely related field or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience managing digital media platforms, including Campaign Monitor.
• Experience in developing video content, photos, copy and images for social media.
• Current Class C Driver's Licence.
• Proof of Australian residency or citizenship, or authority to work in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver marketing campaigns and strategies for SEC services.
• Generate ideas and deliver tailored promotional campaigns to drive ticket sales.
• Manage and maintain content across SEC social media channels: planning, creating, publishing, monitoring.

Skills

Marketing

Communications

Content creation

Social media management

Education

Degree in Marketing or Communications

Tools

Campaign Monitor

Website CMS

Job description

• 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday) with the option of flexitime (occasional weekend work may be required)
• Located at Nowra Administration Building, Bridge Road

About the Role

This role supports the promotion of the Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre (SEC), helping to increase audience engagement and strengthen the Centre's profile within the community. Through marketing and communications activities, the position develops engaging content and delivers promotional initiatives across a range of digital and traditional channels. This includes:

• Develop and deliver marketing campaigns and strategies for all SEC services, including food and beverage, hiring of facilities and infrastructure
• Generate ideas and deliver tailored promotional campaigns that drive ticket sales to performances
• Manage and maintain content across all SEC social media channels, including planning, creating, publishing, and monitoring engaging content that promotes SEC programs, initiatives, events, and key messages while ensuring consistency with brand and communication guidelines

Please refer to the Job Description under the Job Attachments for a comprehensive list of duties, responsibilities and skills required.

The advertised salary is based on the grade of the position, comprising of 4 steps within the range shown. The starting salary is at Step 1 within the grade. Progression through the salary steps shall be based upon the achievement of performance objectives relating to the position.

About You

To be successful in the position, you will have:

• Degree in Marketing or Communications or a closely related field or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience managing digital media platforms, including websites, electronic mailing tools (eg. Campaign Monitor)
• Experience in developing video content, photos, copy and images suitable for social media use
• Current Class C Driver's Licence
• Proof of Australian residency or citizenship, or authority to work in Australia (visa)

We are looking for a creative and proactive communications professional with strong content creation and marketing skills. You will be organised, collaborative, and passionate about engaging audiences, with the ability to deliver effective promotions across a range of digital and traditional channels.

Applications Close

Sunday, 27 September 2026 (at midnight)

If you have any questions about this role, please contact Caitlin Lewis - Manager - Media & Communications - 02 4429 3***

Why Work with Us

The Shoalhaven area is a unique place of great natural beauty, offering an enviable lifestyle and positive work-life balance. Our workforce is our greatest asset, and we pride ourselves on our people. Our teams are talented and inclusive and work together to provide better outcomes for our community, who are at the heart of everything we do. With a diverse range of professions and roles, we offer many career options and pathways, actively promoting opportunities and encouraging staff professional development.

Benefits include

• Generous leave entitlements
• Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Option of flexitime for indoor staff
• Flexible and remote working arrangements
• Novated lease arrangements available
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Corporate wellbeing programs, including Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounted health insurance
• NSW Welcome Experience

**Conditions apply as per the Local Government State award, and Council policies

Shoalhaven City Council is committed to creating a workplace that reflects our diverse community. We welcome applicants of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with a disability, culturally diverse individuals, and LGBTQIA+ community members. We ensure equitable recruitment practices, and encourage applicants living with a disability to request reasonable adjustments. As a Child Safe Organisation, we uphold the rights and safety of all children and young people.