Marketing Officer (Performing Arts)

Bring your marketing skills to the stage

• Temporary part-time | 0.4 FTE (15.2hrs a week, days negotiable) | Band 5

• Hourly Rate: $43.28 - $48.69

• 12-month contract | October 2026 – September 2027
  Based at Whitehorse Civic Centre and The Round, Nunawading

   

Are you a creative and organised marketer who loves bringing great stories, experiences and events to audiences?

Whitehorse City Council is looking for a Marketing Officer (Performing Arts) to join our Marketing and Communications team and help connect our community with an exciting program of live performances at The Round. Opened 3 years ago after a $78m redevelopment, The Round has already solidified its position as a premier performing arts centre and a cornerstone of the community. 

This is an exciting opportunity to work across a vibrant selection of events in the arts, within a supportive and motivating team environment. You’ll play an important role in promoting performances and events at The Round, as well as supporting venue hire and in-house marketing opportunities. You’ll work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders on campaign planning, delivery and reporting. You’ll apply your creative and strategic skills to social, digital, email, radio, print, OOH and more.

About the role:

Reporting to the Senior Marketing Advisor (Performing Arts), you will support the delivery of integrated marketing and communications campaigns across digital and traditional channels.

Your work will include:

• Supporting marketing campaigns for performances, events, Council initiatives and community programs. 
• Creating engaging content and marketing collateral for social media, websites, email and other channels. 
• Supporting digital marketing activities including Meta advertising, social media and email marketing. 
• Creating, distributing and monitoring eDM campaigns using platforms such as Mailchimp. 
• Supporting audience engagement and database activities. 
• Liaising with internal teams, venue hirers, promoters and creative suppliers to coordinate marketing requirements. 
• Monitoring campaign performance and using analytics and audience insights to support continuous improvement. 
• Maintaining marketing content and digital assets across relevant platforms. 
• Keeping across emerging marketing and digital trends and bringing new ideas to the team. 

You’ll be primarily based between Whitehorse Civic Centre and The Round, with opportunities to attend performances, events and other activities outside standard business hours when required. 

About you:

You’re a capable and enthusiastic marketer who enjoys working across a variety of projects and channels. You’re highly organised, have an eye for detail and can manage competing priorities while meeting deadlines.

You will have:

• A qualification in marketing, communications, public relations or a related discipline, or relevant equivalent experience - (open to new graduates) 
• Experience supporting marketing or communications campaigns across digital and traditional channels (or a portfolio of work obtained through studies/internships)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create engaging content for different audiences. 
• Experience using social media and digital marketing platforms, including Meta. 
• Experience creating eDMs, preferably using Mailchimp. 
• Proficiency in Canva and other digital content creation tools, or demonstrated ability to learn tools quickly
• Strong stakeholder engagement, coordination and problem-solving skills. 
• A customer-focused approach and a commitment to working collaboratively. 

A demonstrated interest in, the performing arts, events or cultural sector will be highly regarded. Experience with Adobe Creative Suite is also desirable. 

Why work with us?

The ability to make a difference - Working at Whitehorse City Council you contribute to making a real difference in the lives of the community and those that live, learn, work or visit Whitehorse.  Every day you really will see how the work you're involved in benefits the diverse community.

An extensive Health and Wellbeing offering – Employee assistance program, private health insurance benefits, health checks (skin, hearing and vaccinations), discounted gym membership and facilities (e.g. Theatre, Arts, Leisure) and an active health and wellness program (e.g. stretching, healthy eating demonstrations and health challenges.

Career opportunities – engaging work and the opportunity to apply your skills and experience.

Reward & Recognition - extensive reward and recognition program, corporate learning offerings, study assistance and comprehensive leadership development programs.

Join the team:

If you’re a creative marketer who enjoys turning ideas into engaging campaigns and wants to help more people experience the power of performing arts, we’d love to hear from you.

Download the Position Description:  Marketing Officer (Performing Arts) 

To apply: Please submit a copy of your resume (max two pages) and one page statement addressing the selection criteria and what you would bring to the role.

Applications close: Sunday 4 October. Applications will be shortlisted throughout the process – early applications encouraged. 

Interviews will begin from week starting Monday 5 October. 

For more information: Please contact Sarah Dight - Senior Marketing and Communications Advisor (Performing Arts)

Email:  [email protected] 

Phone: 0435 657 087

City of Whitehorse is a culturally and linguistically diverse community. We are proud of the diversity of our workforce and recognise the strength this provides in meeting the needs of our community. We are committed to upholding a safe, inclusive and respectful workplace that values the contribution of all.

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