Marketing & Communications Officer

At a glance

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time.

Work Type: 21 hours a week (3x days). Must work on Tuesdays.

Salary: From $104, 610.61 (pro-rata) plus 12% superannuation.

Closing date: 9pm, Sunday 16 August 2026

City of Parramatta is a progressive council with 260,000 residents: one community, proudly diverse. Parramatta is a vibrant city, with a growing developing business district with a thriving community of artists and creative industries, known for its rich history and diversity.

Central to our vision for an activated global city are the people – the artists, creative thinkers, communities, volunteers, participants, players, producers, creative enthusiasts and audiences.

About the role 

This position supports the Marketing & Communications team to champion the marketing promotion and communication strategy, campaigns and initiatives of the designated area. 

This position is responsible for providing support to cross functionally design, coordinate, and deliver tactical marketing promotions and communications that actively reach and target identified market segments to achieve strategic objectives.

 On a daily basis you will:

• Implement tactical and operational marketing, communications, promotions and branding initiatives with internal and external stakeholders  
• Support the regular and direct engagement of customers, target market segments, and stakeholders 
• Contribute to improvements to digital (including websites and other digital applications) and traditional mediums in accordance with the objectives of the City marketing strategy. 
• Continually develop, source and update marketing, promotions and communication tools (print, online, digital and non-traditional mediums) at an optimal rate 
• Assist with the collection, analysis and reporting of relevant statistics, industry trends, performance indicators and other evaluation data, as required. 
• Coordinate and implement destination, events, marketing, promotion and communication campaigns as directed.

What’s on offer

We are offering a permanent part time opportunity, providing 21 hours a week, with an attractive remuneration from $104,610. 61 (pro-rata) plus 12% superannuation.

The successful candidate must be available to work on Tuesday. There is flexibility with the remaining two days.

Your employee experience with City of Parramatta includes: 

• Flexibility: Hybrid working conditions, flexi‑time scheme, additional leave over the Christmas period 
• Leave: 14 weeks paid parental leave, 15 days personal leave, Long service leave after 5 years 
• Wellbeing: Employee led networks (ERGs), Fitness passport, Flu vaccinations, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Ongoing wellbeing initiatives, Health insurance discounts.
• Location & Convenience: Central Parramatta location, discounted parking, Novated leasing available
• Growth: Learning and development programs, leadership pathways, free LinkedIn Learning 

About you

The successful candidate is someone who should have 4+ years’ experience in marketing and communications in a relevant sector.

They should also have:

• A proactive and systematic project management approach and capacity to manage competing resourcing needs. 
• Demonstrable experience in developing tactical marketing, promotion and communication programs to engage and capitalise on target market segments. 
• Demonstrable experience in interpreting research, data and insights and delivering strategic marketing, promotions and communication campaigns and initiatives. 
• Demonstrable experience designing and implementing marketing, promotion and communication tools in various formats (including traditional and digital). 
• Experience using a variety of digital systems for research, marketing, communication and promotional outcomes.

To be considered for this role, you must meet the essential requirements in the Position Description, including:
 

Qualifications/Licences: 

• Tertiary qualification in marketing, communications, or other related field.

 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. 

For a confidential discussion please contact our Recruitment team on email [email protected]. 

How to apply

Applications must be submitted online by 9pm, Sunday 16 August 2026.

Applications submitted by other means will not be accepted.

Please upload:

• Current resume and cover letter addressing the Position Description

Please note: Candidates who do not meet the essential qualification and licence requirements may not progress through the recruitment process.

This position requires the preferred candidate to undergo the below pre-employment compliance checks:

• Criminal history check:  A criminal history does not necessarily disqualify a prospective candidate from selection.  

How we work: Inclusion & Belonging
At the City of Parramatta, inclusion and belonging are central to how we work. We’re building a workforce that reflects our diverse community and value different perspectives and lived experiences. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people living with disability, people of all ages, women, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ people, ADF veterans, and others who bring unique perspectives.

We are committed to a fair, inclusive, and accessible recruitment process and support reasonable adjustments throughout recruitment and employment – contact [email protected] for a confidential discussion.

Eligibility: 
Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident in Australia to apply for this position. Applicants holding valid visas may be considered for Casual or Term contracts subject to their visa work conditions.