Marketing & Communications Advisor

At a glance

• Employment Type: Permanent Full Time.
• Work Type: 35 hours a week
• Salary: From $129, 776.59 plus 12% superannuation.
• Closing date: 9pm, Sunday 21 June 2026

City of Parramatta is a progressive council with 260,000 residents: one community, proudly diverse. Parramatta is a vibrant city, with a growing developing business district with a thriving community of artists and creative industries, known for its rich history and diversity.

Central to our vision for an activated global city are the people - the artists, creative thinkers, communities, volunteers, participants, players, producers, creative enthusiasts and audiences.

About the role

This position is responsible for driving activity to cross functionally design, coordinate, and deliver tactical marketing and communications that actively reach and target identified market segments to achieve strategic objectives.

On a daily basis you will:

• Create and manage tactical and operational marketing, communications, promotions and branding initiatives with internal and external stakeholders
• Proactively identify opportunities to promote Council services and initiatives, and build relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to maximise promotion opportunities.
• Deliver marketing and promotional activities with a data-driven and digital first mindset, optimising communications, content and creative development suitable for multiple channel applications.
• Create high quality, well researched and written content for agreed programs for multi-channel application, including web copy, email, social media, council publications, newsletters/enewletters and articles to deliver on communications and promotions objectives.
• Actively drive the regular and direct engagement of customers, target market segments, and stakeholders to develop advocates of Council's programs and services and leverage Parramatta's competitive identity.

About You

The successful candidate should have 5+ years' experience in marketing and communications in a relevant sector.

You will also bring:

• Tertiary qualification in marketing, communications, public relations or other related field.
• A proactive and systematic project management approach and capacity to manage competing resourcing needs.
• Demonstrable experience in developing tactical marketing, promotion and communication programs to engage and capitalise on target market segments.
• Demonstrable experience in interpreting research, data and insights and delivering strategic marketing, promotions and communication campaigns and initiatives.
• Demonstrable experience designing and implementing marketing, promotion and communication tools in various formats (including traditional and digital).

What's on offer

We are offering a permanent full time opportunity with an attractive remuneration from $129, 776.59 plus 12% superannuation.

In addition City of Parramatta also offer excellent employee benefits which include:

• A range of flexible work arrangements including hybrid WFH arrangements
• 14 weeks paid parental leave
• Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Central Parramatta location (Public transport at our door, discounted parking)
• Significant leave benefits (up to 12 days flexi-time, 3 additional leave days at Christmas, 15 days sick/personal leave, 2 days health and wellbeing leave per year)
• Learning and development opportunities
• Health and Wellbeing programs (Fitness Passport, flu shots, etc.)

Want to know more?

Further information regarding the requirements of this role can be found in the attached Position Description.

Review our Values Flyer which outlines Council's core values and behaviours.

Alternatively for a confidential discussion please contact Michelle Muscat on email [email protected]

How to apply

Candidates MUST apply online.

You MUST upload or attach a Cover Letter addressing how your skills, experience and qualifications align to the Position Description.

Applications close 9pm, Sunday 21 June 2026 and will not be accepted through any other medium.

The City of Parramatta supports a Drug and Alcohol-free working environment and employees may be subject to random testing as a result.

Inclusion, Diversity and belonging lies at the heart of how we recruit at the City of Parramatta. We continue to commit to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experiences, and backgrounds. We invite candidates of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, women, ADF veterans, LGBTIQA+ and other culturally diverse groups. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace.

Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident in Australia to apply for this position. Applicants holding valid visas may be considered for Casual or Term contracts subject to their visa work conditions