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Head of Marketing and Communications
Full Time. Three-year, fixed-term position.
We’re looking for a strategic and experienced leader to take on the role of Head of Marketing and Communications, working at the heart of Adelaide Festival. This role is responsible for shaping and delivering the Festival’s marketing, public relations and communications strategy, ensuring strong brand positioning and high-quality campaigns that engage and build audiences locally, nationally and internationally.
Working closely with the Executive and Senior Management Team, you’ll lead the planning and delivery of integrated campaigns across multiple platforms, drive audience growth and ticket sales, and maximise the Festival’s profile and reputation. You’ll use data and insights to inform decisions, monitor performance, and continuously refine strategy.
You’ll also lead and support a high-performing team, foster strong relationships with media, stakeholders and partners, and contribute to broader organisational priorities and commercial outcomes. This is a unique opportunity to influence how one of Australia’s leading arts festivals connects with audiences and delivers world-class experiences.
See below for a comprehensive position description, including responsibilities, selection criteria and application instructions.
Applications close at 5:00 pm on Monday, 1 June 2026.
For all enquiries regarding this role, please email hello@adelaidefestival.com.au.
Applications via SEEK.
Why work for us?
• Five extra days of paid Festival Leave
• Flexible work-from-home arrangements
• Complimentary tickets and staff discounts
• Access to EAP and extra leave for wellbeing and support needs
• Free annual flu vaccinations
Adelaide Festival is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a safe, respectful and inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, and people of all gender identities and expressions.
Volunteers
Adelaide Festival’s ongoing success is in large part due to decades of extraordinary support from our wonderful community of volunteers.
The volunteer database of Adelaide Festival is managed by the South Australian Festival Volunteer Network (FVN), an independent, not-for-profit service connecting volunteers to festivals and events in South Australia. Facilitated by Festival City Adelaide, South Australia’s peak body for festivals and events, the FVN aims to support and enhance the quality of experience for both volunteers and participating festivals in their volunteerism journey. The FVN utilises the online Volunteer Management Platform Be Collective which provides a centralised online network of volunteers for festivals and events across South Australia, promotes a sense of community, a user-friendly experience and a smooth transition for those volunteering across multiple festivals.
Please note: Involvement in our volunteer team is subject to meeting our compliance requirements, which may vary dependent on the role. As we receive more applications than places available in our team, places are not guaranteed.
Volunteer communication will occur through the Be Collective portal so please look out for emails from this sender in your inbox.
The volunteer database of Adelaide Festival is managed by the South Australian Festival Volunteer Network (FVN), an independent, not-for-profit service connecting volunteers to festivals and events in South Australia. Facilitated by Festival City Adelaide, South Australia’s peak body for festivals and events, the FVN aims to support and enhance the quality of experience for both volunteers and participating festivals in their volunteerism journey. The FVN utilises the online Volunteer Management Platform Be Collective which provides a centralised online network of volunteers for festivals and events across South Australia, promotes a sense of community, a user-friendly experience, and a smooth transition for those volunteering across multiple festivals.
