The City of Parramatta is going through unprecedented change and transformation as we grow and transform into a Global City. The intensity of growth and investment in City of Parramatta means that Council, their partners, and community have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to shape the City's future and ensure it is culturally, socially, environmentally, and economically sustainable.

Are you passionate about creating vibrant, engaging experiences that put Parramatta on the map? We're seeking an energetic Marketing & Communications Advisor to help shape the city's reputation and drive community engagement through strategic campaigns and memorable events.

About the role

This position is responsible for developing, executing, and optimising strategic marketing and communications campaigns that elevate the profile of Parramatta's events and festivals. The Advisor will create and manage multi-channel promotional initiatives to drive awareness, engagement, and attendance at Council-led events and festivals.

On a daily basis you will:

• Develop and deliver tactical marketing, communications, and branding initiatives for key city events, festivals and programs.
• Proactively identify opportunities to promote Council services and initiatives, building strong relationships with stakeholders and partners.
• Deliver marketing and promotional activities with a data-driven and digital first mindset, optimising communications, content and creative development suitable for multiple channel applications.
• Provide insights derived from the collection, analysis and reporting of relevant statistics, industry trends, performance indicators and other evaluation data.
• Create high-quality, multi-channel content (web, social, email, publications) to inspire and inform our diverse audiences.
• Champion Parramatta's competitive identity, driving engagement and advocacy among residents, visitors, and businesses.

About You

The successful candidate is a strategic and creative marketing professional with a passion for delivering impactful events, communications, and promotional initiatives.

They will have a tertiary qualification in marketing, communications, public relations or other, related field.

You will also bring:

• 5+ years' experience in marketing and communications, ideally in events or destination marketing.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
• Strong writing, content creation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Data-driven mindset with experience in analytics and reporting.
• Commitment to continuous improvement, innovation, and inclusion.
• Excellent communication and copyright skills - ability to translate between technical, creative and business stakeholders.
• Exceptional ability to communicate, negotiate, build relationships and influence others with an engaging approach and technique.

What's on offer

This is a permanent full-time opportunity.

We are offering 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 Jim Konstantopoulos on (02) 9806 5019 or email [email protected].

How to apply

Candidates MUST apply online. Please attach a Cover Letter addressing the requirements of this role.

Applications close 9pm, Sunday, 2 November 2025 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 or have unlimited working rights in Australia to apply for this position.