Manager Marketing

• 6 weeks annual leave (30 days)
• Varied role focused on leading the cross-discipline marketing team
• Friendly, inclusive, and dynamic team

Manager Marketing

Full-Time

$173,700 per annum inclusive of superannuation

Do you have a passion for data-led marketing strategy and leading digital transformation marketing projects? Looking for a role where no one day will be the same? Then we have the role for you!

WALGA is amplifying its marketing and member engagement and we are seeking a Manager Marketing to lead the in-house marketing team.

The Manager Marketing will lead the cross discipline marketing function, providing expert advice to our varied portolios of Advocacy, Infrastructure, Member Services and Policy. A highly visible role within the business, the Manager Marketing will work closely with senior staff and stakeholders, and in-house media, content and communications professionals, whilst leading a team of digital, CRM, events, research and marketing professionals.

This position is a leadership role in the Advocacy team, which is responsible for amplifying the voice and enhancing the profile and perception of WALGA and the Local Government sector, through contemporary internal and external communications, marketing, stakeholder relations (including member engagement and government relations), events and media.

What are we offering?

In addition to 6 weeks’ (30 days) annual leave, an office within easy reach of public transport and parking, access to a wellbeing program, an active social club, and a commitment to employee development, this role will provide the opportunity to:

• Drive the growth and expertise of the marketing capability in WALGA, working on everything from sector-wide brand campaigns to member service marketing.
• Develop and implement an integrated, whole-of-organisation marketing strategy to increase sector profile and credibility and expand service delivery.
• Lead exciting digital transformation projects including new website build, Marketing Technology implementation and CRM transformation projects.
• Work alongside senior members of the team with significant experience in media and government.
• Drive the delivery of a new Stakeholder Engagement Model across digital, research, events, advocacy and marketing.
• Join our Advocacy team, with exciting strategic initiatives planned and underway.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven experience leading a team in a B2B environment and/ or agency.
• Experience in government or highly regulated industry (desired).
• Extensive understanding of marketing strategy, campaign development and reporting.
• Able to proficiently understand and apply commercial and member/customer insights into tangible marketing.
• Proven experience in complex stakeholder management.
• Extensive experience in strategy development with an insights and data led approach and reporting.
• Ability to work both autonomously and build a collaborative team environment, with a strong initiative, attention to detail and ability to prioritise tasks.

Interested?

Check out the Work at WALGA page on our website to understand more about the opportunities WALGA provide and to know what to prepare in your application. You will find a copy of the position description on our Current Career Opportunities page.

About WALGA?

WALGA is an independent, member-based, not for profit organisation that advocates for Local Government and provides services to support sector excellence.

As the peak industry body, WALGA advocates on behalf of WA’s 139 Local Governments, and delivers training and services to members across the State.

WALGA is on a journey of significant change. We’re transforming the way we advocate, develop policy positions and communicate with our members and stakeholders. Be part of an exciting future for WALGA.

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To Apply

We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Applications must be submitted through our website

For further details on the role please contact

This role is being sourced directly by WALGA. We respectfully request no agencies approach.

All applications must be received by 12:00pm Thursday, 6 April 2023.

We may commence interviews upon receipt and reserve the right to close the position early.