Manager Marketing

• Sector leading 6 weeks’ annual leave (30 days)

• Friendly, innovative, and collaborative workplace and team culture

• Lead and influence a team of engaged, dedicated and highly skilled professionals

Manager Marketing

Full-Time

$180,648.00 per annum inclusive of the superannuation guarantee

There’s never been a better time to join the WALGA Marketing Team! With all our brand assets in place and launch planned imminently, we’re ready for an enthusiastic and experienced Marketing Manager who can help develop and deliver on the 2024 Marketing Business Plan.

About the role

The Manager Marketing reports directly to the Executive Manager Advocacy and works closely with our Manager Media and Communications. Having a team of highly engaged subject matter experts in your team to support you means that you will really be able to focus on driving the marketing strategy and key campaigns – although when the time comes, we all come together and collaborate for the big events.

As an important leadership role in the Advocacy team, you will provide expert advice and marketing leadership to the varied portfolios across WALGA and be a highly visible role within the business.

The Manager Marketing is collectively responsible for amplifying the voice and enhancing the profile and perception of WALGA and the Local Government sector, through contemporary marketing campaigns, initiatives, events, communications, and stakeholder relations (including member engagement and government relations).

Key responsibilities

• Drive the growth and expertise of the marketing capability of WALGA, working on everything from sector-wide campaigns to member service marketing.

• Develop and implement an integrated, whole-of-organisation marketing strategy to increase the profile and credibility of the sector profile and expand service delivery.

• Lead exciting digital transformation projects including Marketing Technology implementation, AI and CRM projects.

• Drive the delivery of a new Stakeholder Engagement Model.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven experience leading a Marketing team in a B2B or agency environment with experience across print, digital, social media and events.

• Extensive experience of developing marketing strategies, creative campaigns and showing return on investment thorough reporting.

• An insights and data-led approach.

• Ability to understand and apply commercial and member/customer insights into tangible marketing initiatives.

• Budget management experience.

• Experience in complex stakeholder management.

• Ability to act as a brand guardian and ensure consistency through an educational approach.

• Ability to work autonomously and build a collaborative team environment, with a strong initiative, attention to detail and ability to prioritise tasks.

About WALGA

The Western Australian Local Government Association (WALGA) is an independent, member-based, not for profit organisation representing and supporting the WA Local Government sector. Our membership includes all 139 Local Governments in the State.

WALGA uses its influence, support, and expertise to deliver better outcomes for WA Local Governments and their communities. We do this through effective advocacy to all levels of Government on behalf of our members, and by the provision of expert advice, services, and support to Local Governments. WALGA’s vision is for agile and inclusive Local Governments enhancing community wellbeing and enabling economic prosperity.

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.

As a place to work, we offer fantastic conditions and a positive environment, including a sector leading 6 weeks’ (30 days) annual leave, flexible working arrangement options, an office within easy reach of public transport and parking, access to the THRIVE@WALGA wellbeing program, an active social club, and a commitment to employee development.

For further information visit www.walga.asn.au

To Apply

To view the position description please head to our website www.walga.asn.au/careers where you can apply. You can also apply through SEEK.

We ask that you please submit a cover letter along with your resume, detailing your experience in relation to the requirements of the role.

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

For further details on the role, please contact Rachel Horton, Executive Manager Advocacy on (08) 9213 20***

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

All applications must be received by 12.00pm Wednesday, 6 March 2024

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