Full Time | 12-month Fixed Term Contract Starting from $112,404 + Superannuation
As one of the fastest growing council areas in South Australia, the City of Playford is focused on building sustainable foundations and places the community at the heart of everything we do.
With our urban centre as the CBD of northern Adelaide, our city is enriched by growing and diverse communities in new and established suburbs, rural and hills townships and horticultural lands.
About The Role
Are you a creative, self-driven communicator who thrives on crafting messages that inspire, connect, and inform?
If you love storytelling, strategic thinking and community impact – we've got your next chance!
This is your chance to shape how we connect with our community and stakeholders.
As a Marketing & Communications Partner, you'll take the lead in planning, delivering, and evaluating creative campaigns and projects across a range of channels.
You'll work closely with teams across Council to provide marketing and communications advice, develop integrated plans, and lead the delivery of communication and marketing activities that achieve results.
For further information about the role, please refer to the attached Position Description.
About You
You're a storyteller at heart, backed by strategic thinking and a knack for knowing what will resonate with your audience.
You're as comfortable writing media releases and creating video content as you are guiding others on best-practice communication.




As a Marketing & Communications Partner you will bring:
Proven experience in marketing, communications, PR or journalismOutstanding written and verbal communication skills, your words engage and influence for different audiences, stakeholders, and channelsConfidence using digital platforms, including content creation for web, video and social mediaStrong stakeholder skills, you build trust, adjust your approach, and bring people alongOrganised, outcomes-focused, and a natural collaborator
Experience with graphic design tools is a bonus.
Incumbents in this position may be required to possess or be willing to gain a National Criminal History Clearance or DCSI Clearance.
Submit your application by clicking the "Apply Now" button.
Please include your resume and cover letter outlining your suitability.
If you would like further information about the role, please contact Vesna Thon, Acting Manager – Marketing & Communications on ************ for a confidential conversation.
Applications close at 12pm on Monday, 3 August ****
The City of Playford values diversity and work life balance.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made to support you in submitting your application including alternative vacancy formats and application options, please refer to the Manager's contact details above.
Any information provided will be kept confidential and will only be used to support your access to fully participate in the recruitment process.

📌 Marketing & Communications Partner (Adelaide)
🏢 City Of Playford
📍 Adelaide