Company Description

The Entertainment Grounds, formerly known as Gosford Race Club, is a premier events precinct on the Central Coast, located just minutes from the M1 and about an hour's drive from Sydney. As one of the leading provincial race clubs in NSW, it hosts around 24 race meetings per year, complemented by hospitality packages in contemporary function spaces overlooking the racecourse and surrounding mountains. Following a major redevelopment of the Members Grandstand and spectator precinct in 2013, the venue has evolved into a versatile destination for racing and events. In addition to race days, The Entertainment Grounds hosts regular Aussie Nightmarkets, weddings, birthday parties, corporate meetings, conferences, trade shows, exhibitions, festivals, and more, offering diverse experiences for guests and partners.

Role Description

The Marketing Manager is a full-time, on-site role based at The Entertainment Grounds on the Central Coast, NSW. This role is responsible for planning and executing marketing campaigns that promote race meetings, hospitality packages, and non-racing events across digital, print, and on-site channels. The Marketing Manager will manage social media and website content, coordinate email campaigns, and maintain brand consistency in all promotional materials. Day-to-day tasks include overseeing advertising schedules, collaborating with internal teams and external vendors, analyzing campaign performance, and adjusting strategies to drive attendance and revenue.



The role also involves supporting event promotion timelines, managing marketing budgets, and ensuring all communications align with the venue's positioning as a premier entertainment and events destination.

Qualifications

- Experience in marketing management, preferably within events, hospitality, entertainment, or tourism sectors.
- Proficiency in digital marketing, including social media management, email marketing, and basic website content updates.
- Strong skills in campaign planning, branding, and coordinating promotional activities across multiple channels.
- Ability to analyze marketing performance data, prepare reports, and use insights to optimize future campaigns.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt messaging for different audiences.
- Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with sales, events, and operations teams, as well as external agencies or suppliers.
- Strong organizational and time-management abilities, with capacity to manage multiple campaigns and deadlines.
- Relevant tertiary qualification in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- Comfort working on-site at events, including occasional evenings and weekends as required.
- Familiarity with the Central Coast market and an interest in racing, entertainment, or live events is an advantage.

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📌 Marketing Manager (Central Coast Council)
🏢 The Entertainment Grounds
📍 Central Coast Council