Senior Marketing Advisors

Together we shape thriving communities, public spaces, places and economies

• High‑impact roles where marketing specialists can bring bold campaigns to life for Bradfield City  and the Advanced Manufacturing Readiness Facility (AMRF)
• 2 X temporary opportunities for 4 years
• Penrith and Bradfield City location with hybrid working supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $129 464 to $142 665 + super

What’s in it for me?

Join our team for a fantastic culture with dynamic collaboration and genuine long-term career support. We offer flexibility in work arrangements, diverse and fulfilling assignments, and prioritise work/life balance and wellbeing with initiatives like flex leave and access to support programs. Additionally, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected, and empowered to succeed.

The role

These are hands‑on marketing role where you’ll turn big, complex ideas into clear, compelling campaigns that drive awareness, engagement and investment. Working from the ground up, you’ll shape and deliver integrated marketing and advertising activity that cuts through, creating smart, audience‑led content, managing campaigns end‑to‑end, and partnering closely with internal teams, government stakeholders and industry to deliver outcomes that matter. You’ll balance momentum and pace, adapting quickly as priorities shift while keeping quality, compliance and impact front of mind.

There are two roles available. One role sits within BDA, with a strong focus on delivery of Bradfield City’s go‑to‑market activities, including agency management and owning delivery and optimisation of campaigns and marketing activities in a fast‑moving environment. The other role is aligned to AMRF, focusing on driving commercial outcomes through communications campaigns and marketing activities, translating complex manufacturing and innovation stories into practical, engaging communications that support long‑term industry growth and stakeholder engagement.

For more information read the full Role Description:  Senior Marketing Advisor

What you will bring to the role

• Demonstrated experience in delivering marketing and/or advertising campaigns in a complex and diverse operating environment, with marketing in development or manufacturing industries highly desirable.
• Demonstrated experience managing external media or creative agencies.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively convey ideas and collaborate with team members. 
• Strong problem-solving abilities to navigate complex challenges and adapt to evolving situations. 
• Outstanding stakeholder engagement skills, fostering strong relationships and ensuring alignment with diverse stakeholders to achieve outcomes. 
• Demonstrated ability to work with a high level of autonomy, confidently taking initiative and ownership of decisions.

What is an essential requirement:

• Tertiary qualifications in marketing, communications, journalism, public relations, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Valid Driver’s license and the willingness/ability to travel to locations not accessible by public transport

About us

The Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) improves the liveability and prosperity of NSW. To achieve this, we: create vibrant, productive spaces and precincts; manage lands, assets and property effectively and deliver affordable and diverse housing. We strive to be a high-performing, world-class public service organisation that celebrates and reflects the full diversity of the community we serve and builds the cultural capability of our department to improve outcomes with and for Aboriginal people, communities and entities. 

We are an inclusive and accessible workplace, where your individual contributions are valued, and where everyone is encouraged to feel a sense of connection and belonging. DPHI supports various employee affinity groups, practices flexible working, offers job share and workplace adjustments.

Join us

If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Applications close 11.55pm, Thursday 26th March 2026

Should you require further information about the role please contact Sarah McMillan, Manager Marketing & Communications, sarah.mcmillan@bda.nsw.gov.au.

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A talent pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.

Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment. 

We encourage and support applications from people with disability. Please reach out to us to discuss any accommodations or adjustments that may be needed during the recruitment process, ensuring that you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Contact the Talent Team via talent.acquisition@dpie.nsw.gov.au or (02) 63637676​ - HR Support, option 2, DPHI People Advisory, option 1 and reference 'Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number'.

Check out our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for the role or contact our Aboriginal Career pathways team for a yarn.