Marketing and Communications Lead

• Full-time/part-time, 2 year term contract position
• Based in Adelaide CBD with flexibility and WFH options
• Supportive, fun, and caring culture

Join our Marketing and Communications team to help lead and deliver key communications and campaign projects that build on the positive public awareness of LGA and the local government sector.

Role opportunity

We are seeing an experienced and dynamic Marketing and Communications Lead to oversee communication strategies and key advertising campaigns that highlight the impactful work of the LGA and strengthen the local government sector.

This dynamic role will combine communications, writing, advertising campaigns and project management to successfully support member communications, content generation and advertising campaigns.

In collaboration with LGA teams and the local government sector, you’ll have a unique opportunity to develop impactful marketing and advocacy campaigns to influence outcomes and build awareness.

You will leverage your expertise in communications and marketing, market research, project management, and writing to successfully execute LGA’s member communications and advertising campaigns.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project manage an annual local government awareness campaign and implement other advocacy campaigns, working with other communication team members to develop content and a rolling schedule of activity, oversee the campaign website and contribute to marketing tactics to increase public awareness of the role and work of local government.
• Lead key LGA advertising campaigns, developing and implementing project and communications plans, appointing and working with suppliers and managing project budget.
• Lead and manage the development and execution of member communications strategies.
• Facilitate content generation, including writing, editing, and coordinating communications materials across a range of platforms including newsletters, websites, social media, communication plans and reports.
• Coordinate outreach efforts in collaboration with local councils’ communication teams.
• Identify and develop opportunities for story-telling and compelling content in collaboration with the communications team which can be used for marketing, and across various communication channels.
• Use market research, analytics and monitoring to ensure advertising and marketing solutions are effective and reaching the intended outcome, with insights used to inform future tactics and solutions.
• Support the Marketing and Communications team to plan and deliver policy and advocacy communications across the LGA’s channels, including website, social media, newsletters, promotional and educational materials.

Why Join Us?
This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a senior role within a collaborative and forward-thinking Marketing and Communications team. You will play a key part in elevating the profile of the local government sector and positively influencing how it is perceived by the public. As the Marketing and Communications Lead, you will have the chance to shape and deliver campaigns that make a tangible difference in the South Australian community.

Apply Now!
If you are passionate about strategic communications, marketing, and advertising, we encourage you to apply for this exciting role. Please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your qualifications and experience.

LGA is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

About you

You’ll bring a passion for delivering high level communications and effective marketing campaigns, with attention to detail and experience in project management.

You will need:

• Experience in planning, execution, and evaluation of key communication campaigns, including marketing and advertising strategies.
• Excellent writing, editing and content creation skills for a range of communication platforms, with a keen eye for detail.
• Effective project management skills with the ability to manage supplier engagement, project timelines, competing priorities, resources and budgets.
• Ability to collaborate and engage with a range of stakeholders, including internal teams, external agencies, and sponsorship partners.
• Strong experience collaborating within a team to deliver effective communication and marketing activities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a proactive and solutions-focused approach.

What we do

We’re here to help local government build stronger communities.

Since 1896, our work has backed local decision-making and today supports councils across South Australia.

We do this in many ways. For one, we lead advocacy and discussions with state and federal decision-makers and key stakeholders. We make sure the issues affecting our communities are heard, loud and clear.

We also help local government be at the top of their game. We provide training and networking opportunities, secure funding for projects, and work hard to reduce risk and save members money.

And community is at the heart of everything we do. Because we know if our local governments are thriving, then our communities are, too.

Benefits
At LGA it’s our people that make our work shine. Our close-knit team cares and collaborates to offer the very best for members. By joining our team you’ll get:

• Flexible, hybrid work environment
• Supportive and positive team culture
• Modern office in the east end of the Adelaide CBD
• Training & development opportunities
• Health and wellbeing programs

How to apply
To work with a dedicated team where you’ll be able to influence local government matters across the state visit lga.sa.gov.au/employment.

Applications must be submitted by Thursday 13 March 2025.