Marketing Communications Manager

Sydney CBD, hybrid

City Communications/Strategic Development & Engagement

Full Time/Term Contract, parental leave up to 1 October 2027

$134,910 per annum plus superannuation

Caring for our city, creating a future for all

Our people are passionate about their communities and connected to their teams. They’re motivated by our genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion, and our clear, compelling plan for our global city: Sustainable Sydney 2030 – 2050 Continuing the Vision. 

Be part of a purpose-led organisation with care at its core. You’ll make a difference by acting in the best interests of our communities and city. Be better together with collaborative and inclusive partnerships. Embrace possibilities and be open to new ideas and creating bold solutions. 

About the role

Join the City of Sydney’s dynamic Marketing and Communications unit in a hands-on, high-impact role. Your work will cover a broad spectrum of topics—from core council services and community programs to our ambitious long-term strategic vision.

We are seeking a solutions-driven, creative, and audience-focused marketer who thrives in a fast-paced environment and communicates effortlessly with diverse stakeholders. You’ll bring genuine enthusiasm for civic engagement, a track record of delivering impactful campaigns, and the ability to manage competing priorities with ease.

In this role, you’ll be responsible for campaign execution and management, content and channel management, campaign coordination, content creation, digital optimisation and asset management, and cross-functional collaboration.

We’re looking for someone with: 

• proven marketing experience: a track record in developing and managing multi-channel marketing campaigns from brief to measurement
• content & design skills: strong copywriting, editing, and content creation skills, paired with experience producing visual communications
• technical proficiency: hands-on experience with Content Management Systems (CMS), email marketing software, workflow systems and Digital Asset Management (DAM) platforms
• exceptional stakeholder & project management: excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.

Download position description. 

This role has the option of a rostered day off each month, known as a 19-day month. 

The recommended applicant must complete a pre-employment health declaration. 

Applications must be submitted online by 11:59pm, Wednesday 19 August 2026. 

For more information, contact Olga Argyrou, Senior Marketing Communications Manager on 02 9265 9031. 

What we can offer you

You’ll work with passionate, welcoming and supportive people who care for our communities and create a future for all.

Flexible working

• 3 days of care and cultural leave each year for health and wellbeing activities, cultural and religious days or events of significance 
• Collaborative approach to flexible working
• City centre head office, with many public transport options

Professional development

• Leadership and management development program
• Further education program providing reimbursement of course fees, and study and exam leave
• Opportunity to attend external courses and conferences
• Long service and employee recognition awards
• Employee assistance program offering free, confidential counselling

Supporting families

• We provide 26 weeks of paid parental leave for all new parents, supporting diverse and inclusive families
• Paid and unpaid adoption and long-term fostering leave
• Paid superannuation for up to 52 weeks of parental leave
• Part-time and job-sharing options available
• Supportive return-to-work environment

Inclusive culture

• Recognised as an Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council of Australia
• Active employee networks including City Women, City Pride, DiverseCity, Inclusive City, Young Professionals and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander network
• Recognised family inclusive workplace
• Veteran employment supporter

Find out why a career at the City of Sydney might be right for you.

How to apply

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds in a workplace as diverse as our communities. We’re passionate about gender balance, with an executive team two-thirds female and half of leadership roles held by women. 

All applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, veterans and people of diverse sexualities and genders, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds are encouraged to join us. 

We’re a disability confident recruiter. If you identify as a person with disability and require support for your application or the recruitment process, contact us at  recruitment@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au or 02 9265 9333. 

Select ‘apply now’ to submit your resume and selection criteria.

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