Manager, Marketing and Communications

Manager, Communications and Marketing

Full-time or part-time (0.8–1.0 FTE) | 12-month parental leave cover

Band 7 | $104,497–$116,068 (pro rata for part-time) plus 12% superannuation

Love storytelling, strategy and making a real impact in your community?

Join
Geelong Regional Libraries
and help shape how we connect, inspire and engage people across one of Victoria's most dynamic regions.

About the role

We're on the lookout for a creative and strategic communicator to join us in early 2026 to lead our talented Communications and Marketing team.

This is a hands-on leadership role where no two days look the same — one moment you'll be guiding brand strategy and mentoring a small, high-performing team; the next you'll be crafting compelling content, managing media relationships, or jumping into campaign delivery.

You'll also provide oversight and inspiration across fundraising and partnerships, helping tell Geelong Regional Libraries story in ways that spark generosity, investment and community pride.

If you love connecting big ideas with meaningful outcomes — and enjoy a good brainstorm as much as a good brief — this role has your name on it.

You'll bring

• A flair for leading creative people and fostering a collaborative, supportive team culture.
• Experience shaping communications and marketing strategies that deliver measurable results.
• Strong storytelling and digital skills — from media to socials to eDMs, you know how to make messages land.
• Confidence juggling priorities in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment.
• A genuine belief in the power of libraries to transform lives and communities.

Your key focus areas

• Strategic Communications & Brand Leadership
• Integrated Campaigns & Digital Marketing
• Media, Public Relations & Thought Leadership
• Stakeholder Engagement, Partnerships & Fundraising
• Internal Engagement & Change Communication
• Content, Design & Production Oversight
• Risk, Governance & Budget Management

What you'll need

• Tertiary qualification in Marketing, Communications, PR or related field
• At least five years' experience in a senior communications, marketing, or engagement role
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, deliver complex projects, and create content that connects
• Bonus points for experience with media relations, internal communications or creative tools like Adobe Suite, social scheduling platforms, and analytics tools

Why you'll love it

You'll join a purpose-led organisation with a big heart — passionate about
knowledge, connection and community
.

We work flexibly, celebrate creativity and collaboration, and love seeing our team thrive.

To access the Position Description, click here.

How to apply:

Click apply and include:

• a current resume
• a cover letter (up to 500 words), where you:
• Describe how your experience and capabilities meet the essential selection criteria (job band 7). Click here to find out the Band 7 Performance Expectations.
• Reflect on how you will connect your approach and behaviours to our new Library Plan's stated purpose.

Important details:

• Only candidates who have working rights to work in Australia will be considered.
• The successful candidate must provide prior commencement:
• An Employee Victorian Working with Children Check and national police check, no older than six months
• Evidence of mandatory qualifications and registrations

Have you got questions?

Please contact Skye Wilson at

Applications close Monday 10 November at 3:00pm

If you require additional support to make an application, or would like to obtain more information, or seek an adjustment to the recruitment process based on your specific needs, please contact the People & Culture Team on

. We will endeavour to accommodate any reasonable request.

Geelong Regional Library Corporation is proud to be a workplace that champions diversity. Our commitment is for our people to be safe, included and supported so that they can be at their best. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from First Nations peoples and people with diverse gender identities and expression, ethnicity, cultural background, sexual orientation, ability and age. We look for the right values, skills and knowledge to build our capabilities so that we can best deliver for and represent our community.