Marketing & Communications Specialist

About the role

Adelaide Venue Management (AVM) manages three of South Australia's iconic event venues (Adelaide Convention Centre, Adelaide Entertainment Centre and Coopers Stadium) and events at The Drive. It is looking for an experienced, creative and commercially minded Marketing & Communications Specialist to help promote its brands, venues and events. This is a diverse, hands-on role combining strategic thinking with creative execution, covering B2B and B2C marketing across a portfolio of venues and events.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and deliver integrated B2B and B2C marketing campaigns that build brand awareness, engage audiences and support commercial objectives.
• Shape creative direction and ensure a consistent, contemporary brand presence across venues and events.
• Create and refine content for websites, campaigns, eDMs, social media, presentations and marketing collateral.
• Develop end-to-end marketing plans for new products, services and AVM-owned consumer events, including Cellar Door Fest.
• Drive digital performance using data and audience insights to optimise campaigns, websites, SEO, social and email marketing.
• Manage relationships with creative, digital and advertising agencies so projects meet the brief and stay within budget.
• Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders to turn business priorities and ideas into effective marketing activity.

Required profile

• Minimum of seven years' experience in marketing, communications, brand or a related role.
• Proven experience developing and delivering integrated marketing strategies and campaigns across multiple channels.
• Degree in Marketing, Communications, Design or a related discipline, or significant relevant industry experience.
• Experience in events, business events, tourism, hospitality or entertainment highly regarded.

Required skills

• Strong digital marketing across paid media, content, social media, SEO, websites and email marketing.
• Brand management and strong copywriting, editing and proofreading.
• Use of analytics and campaign performance data to inform decisions.
• Managing agencies, suppliers, budgets and multiple projects with competing deadlines.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, WordPress and email marketing platforms such as Campaign Monitor; working knowledge of survey and ticketing systems.

What we offer

• Competitive salary plus superannuation.
• Prime CBD location near public transport and the riverbank precinct.
• Discounted CBD car parking and a 20% discount at the Home Ground Café when on shift.
• State government superannuation and salary sacrifice opportunities.
• Volunteer opportunities with community partners and an annual AVM conference and awards.

Applications, including a brief cover letter and up-to-date resume, are made through SEEK or the AVM careers website by 11:59pm on Sunday, 8 November 2026; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.