Job Description

Take on work with visible impact

• Temporary (up to August 2027) full-time (35 hours per week) opportunity,
• Office location based in Harrington Street, The Rocks with flexible working supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $116,981 to $129,492 + super

Join our team and shape your world in a workplace that empowers you to do your best work and build a meaningful career. In this role, you will contribute to shaping lives and communities across NSW, while shaping your own career. You will enjoy flexible work options, varied and impactful projects, and a vibrant, diverse team culture built on collaboration, inclusion and support. We are creating a workplace where everyone belongs and where you can balance work, life and wellbeing.

The role

Bring integrated marketing campaigns to life across some of Sydney’s most iconic harbourside destinations. As Marketing Advisor with Placemaking NSW, you’ll coordinate campaigns across digital and traditional channels, developing content, managing marketing platforms and working with stakeholders and agencies to create engaging customer experiences across precincts including The Rocks, Barangaroo and Darling Harbour.

This is a hands-on role where you’ll manage multiple campaigns and projects at once, from planning and execution through to optimisation, analytics and reporting. You’ll keep pace with emerging digital and social trends, build strong stakeholder relationships and use insights to continually improve campaign performance and customer engagement.

For more information about this position, read the full Role Description: Marketing Advisor

What you will bring to the role

• Strong campaign marketing experience, with the hiring manager seeking 3+ years’ relevant experience, and demonstrated capability delivering integrated campaigns across digital and traditional channels.
• Excellent coordination and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple campaigns, projects and deadlines while maintaining quality outcomes.
• A good understanding of digital and social marketing, content and campaign performance, with the ability to use analytics and insights to optimise activity.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to develop clear content and tailor communications for different audiences and channels.
• Confident stakeholder and relationship management skills, with experience working collaboratively with agencies, suppliers and internal and external stakeholders.
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach, with the ability to work independently, adapt to changing priorities and identify practical ways to improve campaigns and customer experiences.

What is an essential requirement

• Appropriate tertiary qualifications and/or relevant industry experience

About Us

Placemaking NSW is responsible for managing and caring for some of Sydney’s most iconic harbourside venues and locations, including The Rocks, Barangaroo, Darling Harbour, Sydney Fish Market and White Bay Power Station. Our responsibilities include the full range of activities in our precincts, from major developments to heritage conservation, from delivery of Sydney’s hall mark events to weekly markets, making these areas welcoming, accessible and successful. Our team includes a wide range of professionals across multiple disciplines contributing to the coordinated management of the foreshore precincts.

Please note that Placemaking NSW is part of the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI).

We are a high-performing organisation that proudly reflects the communities we serve. Our diversity strengthens our cultural capability and enables us to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people across NSW. As an inclusive and accessible workplace, we value your contribution, lived experience and cultural knowledge, and we want you to feel supported, connected and empowered to succeed. With flexible work arrangements, job share options, workplace adjustments and various employee affinity groups, we are here to help you thrive every day.

Join us

If this role sounds like the right fit for you, we encourage you to apply with your CV and cover letter. We’d love to hear from you and explore how you can shape your world with us.

Applications close Wednesday 4th November 2026. Should you require further information about the role please contact Amy Leanfore on 0421 918 357 or amy.leanfore@property.nsw.gov.au.

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.

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

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'.

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. This role is subject to standard pre-employment checks, including a criminal record check.