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Be a part of the team behind some of South Australia's most iconic events and thrive from a fast paced and ever-changing workday.
Here at the SATC, we love our state and we love what we do. We want to bring visitors to South Australia to build a prosperous economy and share the love with the rest of Australia and the world. We search for undiscovered experiences, remarkable people and immersive products, and we tenaciously seek the best.
Together we are making a difference so South Australia thrives.
The purpose of the Marketing Manager, Events role is to create awareness and drive demand for SATC’s managed and sponsored events. In doing so, the role will help grow visitor numbers and expenditure, generate ticket and product sales and increase attendances to generate economic and social benefit for South Australia
This role is responsible for the oversight and implementation of the marketing plans for all SATC owned and managed events including the Santos Tour Down Under (TDU), Tasting Australia presented by RAA Travel, and the National Pharmacies Christmas Pageant (NPCP).
The Marketing Manager, Events will work closely with other areas of the SATC’s marketing department, including Marketing & Creative Services, Digital Marketing and Global Markets & Trade whilst actively promote integration, communication and cross-collaboration with other areas of the SATC business, in particular Events South Australia and the SATC’s Communications & Engagement group.
Key responsibilities of the role include:
- Ensure the effective development and delivery of marketing plans and campaigns for SATC’s managed events and sponsored events.
- Ensure effective and consistent brand management across all communication touchpoints including but not limited to digital, signage, collateral, city dressing, site design, campaign. Maintain SATC Brand Style Guide, specifications, documentation, logos, templates and advice to external designers/clients, internal clients and service providers to ensure accurate branding of all SATC material.
- Management of contracts and workflow with external creative services, media agencies, media partners and broadcast production to ensure work is in accordance with the agreed briefs.
- Management of budgets, assuming responsibility for ongoing monitoring of expenditure to ensure budget objectives are achieved.
- Communicate campaign activity to relevant internal and external parties including reports/briefings as required.
This position is offered as a 12-month Maternity Leave Non-Executive contract at a renumeration level of ASO6.
Enquiries can be directed to People and Culture on 8429 4561.
Position description can be accessed here.
Applications consisting of a resume and cover letter are to be directed to Ruby Hannam, General Manager, Events Marketing at the South Australian Tourism Commission via Seek.
Applications close: 11.59pm, 7 April 2024
What we do
Here at the South Australian Tourism Commission, we do things a little differently.
South Australia is our passion – a place where we win hearts, grow futures and change minds.
We work as a team to share the very best of our Great State across our country, and the world – to deliver outstanding results for the tourism industry.
We are a government agency responsible for leading and growing South Australia’s visitor economy. Achieving our goals is made possible thanks to the passionate and curious team of people who work here. The majority of our team is based in Adelaide – however, we have experts based around the world who help promote South Australia as a leading tourism destination internationally.
To find out more, see our purpose and mission. You can learn more about our business groups, including Events South Australia, Marketing, and Destination Development.
Rich in diversity, with a wide range of roles, responsibilities and clients, the South Australian Government employs more than 100,000 South Australians, making it the largest employer in the state. Visit iworkfor.sa.gov.au for more information and to view jobs across the SA public sector.
OUR VALUES
Find out more about our values and what it’s like to work at the SATC.
We thrive on taking risks and enjoy stepping outside our comfort zone.
We embrace ambiguity and fail fast to learn. We’re confident, brave and always back ourselves to deliver what we say we will.
WOMADelaide 2018, Botanic Park, Adelaide Image Credit: Grant Hancock
We never settle for simply scratching the surface. We’re hungry for knowledge, fresh ideas and innovations.
We’re innately curious at heart.
We ask the right questions to get the right outcomes and go the extra mile to deliver them.
Coober Pedy, Flinders Ranges & Outback Image Credit: Callum Jackson
We have a passion for excellence and exceeding expectations.
We all want South Australia to be the very best it can be and work with dedication, spirit and intensity to achieve our goals.
We care for those around us and actively energise and support one another.
Port Lincoln, Eyre Peninsula Image Credit: Jem Cresswell
We believe there’s nothing we can’t do as a team.
Relentlessly positive and always confident and resourceful in the face of challenges, we have bold aspirations and go after them with optimism, tenacity and purpose.
Port Noarlunga, Fleurieu Peninsula Image Credit: Luke Greaves
Why choose us?
A wide range of employee benefits are also available including:
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- Chance to volunteer and participate in SATC events like the internationally renowned Santos Tour Down Under
- Opportunity to join a fun and active social club
- Professional development and study assistance
- Access to a free and confidential employee assistance program
- Annual flu vaccinations
- Casual Fridays (with a gold coin donation towards a nominated charity).
APPLICATION GUIDANCE
We seek people whose skills, knowledge and experience will enable the success of our goals as well as people who thrive working as part of a team and who share our love of South Australia.
Our position descriptions are carefully considered and the essential and desirable criteria outline what we are looking for from a candidate. Candidates are shortlisted on the basis of how well they fulfil the criteria: you must provide examples to demonstrate your ability to meet these in your application. Pay close attention to what is requested from applications in the job advertisement - some will require more detail than others.
We provide detailed position descriptions to give candidates a clear indication of the role, however a contact name is also listed if you require additional information prior to applying.
We ask that applications are received either as .doc, .dox or .pdf files. We don’t have any requirements regarding the layout of your application; you should choose a layout which best showcases your suitability for the role and most importantly addresses the criteria listed in the position description.
Given we usually receive a very high response rate to our vacancies, we do ask that:
- Covering letters are kept to a maximum of two pages
- CVs are kept to a maximum of four pages
It is important to ensure your application is received before the closing date and is sent to the contact/address listed on the job advert.
Applications sent directly to the [email protected] inbox will receive an automatic acknowledgment when received, however due to the large number of applications received only those applicants short listed by the Selection Panel for an interview will be contacted further.
Student placements
We recognise the importance of developing emerging talent and supporting the next generation of tourism professionals from South Australia. We work with local higher education providers to offer placements to students currently enrolled in courses related to tourism, marketing and events.
Due to the high demand for these opportunities, we are unable to provide student placements beyond those coordinated with education providers. There are other ways to gain experience in the tourism industry such as volunteering at the many events we run. Click here to find out more.