Lead how Launceston connects with its community

Great cities don't just deliver services. They build trust, spark participation and create a sense of belonging. As Team Leader Marketing and Communications, you'll lead the team responsible for how the City of Launceston communicates with residents, visitors, businesses and stakeholders.

Reporting to the Senior Leader Stakeholder Experience, you'll provide strategic leadership across Council's marketing, communications, engagement, brand, digital and internal communications functions. You'll lead a team of nine specialists and provide trusted advice that helps Council communicate clearly, build trust and support informed decision-making.

If you're ready to help shape the future of Tasmania's largest council, we'd love to hear from you.

Key responsibilities of this position include:

- Lead, coach and develop a team of marketing, communications and engagement specialists
- Set the strategic direction for integrated marketing, communications and engagement across Council
- Provide expert advice on communication, engagement and reputation matters across the organisation

About You

We are looking for someone who demonstrates, through behaviour, an alignment and an understanding of Our Values and has the following qualifications, skills and experience:

- A relevant tertiary qualification, with substantial experience leading marketing, communications or engagement functions in a complex organisation




- Proven experience leading senior specialists and integrating communications, media and engagement activity
- Demonstrated capability developing and delivering integrated marketing and communications strategies, with a robust understanding of branding and digital media

About the City of Launceston

The City of Launceston is Tasmania's largest council and an award-winning Employer of Choice. Launceston is deeply connected to our history and natural beauty, and will thrive as Northern Tasmania's economic, cultural, and culinary heart. With a commitment to diverse housing, sustainability, economic growth and innovation, we're building a city where people feel connected, businesses succeed, and the environment flourishes. Launceston is a place to live, work, play, visit and belong. Be part of a city shaping its future.

At the City of Launceston, diversity isn't just something we celebrate - it's key to our success. We're committed to creating an inclusive, flexible and supportive environment where everyone has the opportunity to succeed and contribute to something bigger - our community.

City of Launceston adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the care and protection of all children and young people.

For further information specific to this role, please contact Fleur Marshall, Senior Leader Stakeholder Experience on 03 6323 3258, or [email protected]

Applications Closing Sunday 30 August 2026

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📌 Team Leader Marketing and Communications (Launceston)
🏢 City Of Launceston
📍 Launceston