Join the team behind one of Australia's most dynamic events!

We're looking for an experienced, creative, and energetic Marketing Manager to lead bold, multi-channel campaigns for World Science Festival Brisbane and its regional programs across Queensland.

If you thrive on delivering major events, are curious about the unknown, have a flair for storytelling, and know how to connect with audiences in meaningful ways, this role is for you.

You'll drive integrated campaigns, manage key partnerships, oversee creative production, and lead regional rollouts, all while helping bring science to life for communities across the state (and beyond!).

This exciting, high-impact role includes potential travel and the chance to work with passionate, dedicated Museum professionals.

Apply now and spark curiosity across Queensland!

Job details

The Marketing Manager, World Science Festival Brisbane (WSFB) plays a pivotal role in planning, developing, and delivering innovative and effective marketing campaigns for both WSFB and the regional World Science Festival Queensland (WSFQ) programs in Ipswich, Toowoomba, Gladstone, Chinchilla and Townsville.

Reporting to the Head, Marketing and Audiences, the role manages all external-facing marketing communications for the festival, including integrated media campaigns, digital content, ticketing, signage, and audience research. It is also responsible for ensuring campaign activities are delivered on time, within budget and meet stakeholder expectations and approval processes.

The Marketing Manager brings a strong mix of creativity, collaboration and project management to lead multi-channel campaigns that drive attendance, enhance audience experience and contribute to revenue and engagement targets. This includes managing regional marketing rollouts in partnership with local teams, and leading the development of tailored messaging, promotional materials and advertising assets for diverse audiences - including families, schools, arts and science communities, and the general public.
The role also oversees the production of campaign materials and digital programming, manages external contractors, and ensures brand and messaging consistency across all touchpoints. Data-driven thinking is essential, with responsibility for developing and applying audience research insights to refine strategy and fulfil reporting obligations.

Key Competencies

• Vision: Embraces innovation and data-driven insights; balances creativity with strategic foresight in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Results: Builds strong relationships, inspires team alignment, and ensures campaign delivery meets the highest standards of quality and impact.
• Accountability: Prioritises safety, inclusion, and compliance, and contributes actively to Queensland Museum's culture of excellence and integrity.

This is an exciting, fast-paced role with opportunities for intrastate travel, in-festival engagement and the chance to contribute meaningfully to a world-class festival celebrating science, innovation and creativity.

The role description will outline any qualifications, licences and specific requirements of the role. If you are interested in this job we encourage you to read the attached role description and talk to the contact officer.

• Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies (identical or similar).
• Appointments are subject to criminal history checks in accordance with section 52 of the Public Sector Act 2022.
• Prior to appointment, current and previous public sector employees are required to disclose any history of serious disciplinary action in accordance with section 71 of the Public Sector Act 2022.
• All employees are required to disclose any interest/s that conflict, may conflict or may be perceived to conflict with the discharge of their duties in accordance with section 182 of the Public Sector Act 2022.

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Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• QM640418 Marketing Manager (40174) - RD (PDF, 563KB)
  Role Description