Manager Marketing and Communications – Maternity Leave Position

Geelong Cemeteries Trust Geelong | Fixed-Term Contract

Fourteen-month fixed-term leadership opportunity

Flexible working arrangements available, including hybrid working

About Us

At Geelong Cemeteries Trust (GCT), we are a community-based organisation dedicated to serving the diverse needs of the communities we support. As a values-driven and forward-thinking sector leader, we deliver essential services across our iconic sites with care, professionalism, and integrity. We take pride in the quality of our work and the compassion we bring to everything we do, recognising the important role our services play for families and the broader community.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and motivated marketing and communications professional to join our team as Manager Marketing and Communications for a fourteen-month fixed-term maternity leave position, with an anticipated commencement in November 2026. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a diverse marketing and communications function with responsibility for GCT’s marketing, communications, brand, digital engagement, events and stakeholder engagement initiatives.

Your day will involve leading marketing and communications activities, managing GCT’s brand and external communications, overseeing digital channels and campaigns, building relationships with key stakeholders, and supporting organisational and community initiatives. You will also lead and develop employees within the Marketing and Communications function and work closely with the Executive Leadership Team.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will lead GCT’s Marketing and Communications function, helping to strengthen our brand, engage our communities and support the delivery of key organisational priorities. Your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Lead the development and delivery of GCT’s marketing and communications strategies, plans and campaigns
• Manage and strengthen GCT’s brand across marketing, communications, digital and promotional activities
• Oversee GCT’s digital presence, including website, social media and other online communication channels
• Provide strategic marketing, communications and reputational advice to the Executive Leadership Team
• Lead external communications and media activities, including public messaging and responses to emerging issues
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with community groups, government agencies, industry partners and other key stakeholders
• Lead marketing, communications and stakeholder engagement for significant organisational projects, initiatives and events
• Provide leadership and direction to the Marketing and Communications team, including employee development and performance
• Manage the Marketing and Communications work program, budget, resources and external service providers
• Monitor the effectiveness of marketing and engagement activities and identify opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement

About You

We are seeking a confident and adaptable marketing and communications professional who brings strong leadership, strategic thinking and sound professional judgement to their work. Ideally, you will demonstrate the following:

• A tertiary qualification in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations or an equivalent qualification (essential)
• A current and valid Victorian Driver Licence (essential)
• Demonstrated experience in marketing, communications or public relations, ideally in a senior or leadership capacity.
• Experience developing and delivering effective marketing and communications strategies, campaigns and projects.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to guide, support and collaborate with others.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to engage effectively with diverse audiences.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Sound professional judgement, initiative and a practical, solutions-focused approach.

You will be someone who enjoys working collaboratively, takes pride in delivering quality outcomes and values the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the community.

Remuneration and Benefits

The position offers remuneration of $51.52 per hour ($101,820 per annum plus superannuation), with annual wage increases in accordance with the Geelong Cemeteries Trust Enterprise Agreement. Our standard working hours are of 7:30am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday. For the right applicant, we are open to accommodating a hybrid working arrangement including two days working from home.

In addition to salary, we offer a rewarding opportunity within a respected and essential services organisation, including:

• Above-award remuneration
• One hour lunch break to support wellbeing and work-life balance
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support your wellbeing
• Free onsite parking
• Access to company vehicles for work-related travel
• A supportive and inclusive team environment
• The opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to your local community

Application Process

This is an opportunity to bring your experience and expertise to GCT and contribute to a diverse and evolving organisation. If this sounds right for you, we’d love to hear from you! Please submit your resume and cover letter via SEEK by 8:00am on Wednesday 28 October 2026. Successful candidates will also be required to complete pre-employment checks, including a National Police Check and medical assessment (inclusive of drug and alcohol testing). Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and we are not accepting agency referrals at this time.

Geelong Cemeteries Trust is committed to being a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We encourage applications from people of all genders, ages, cultural backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, members of the LGBTQIA+ community and people with varied life experiences. Adjustments to the recruitment process are available on request.