Marketing Manager - Parental Leave Contract
Marketing Manager (Parental Leave Cover) | Birtinya, Sunshine Coast
Are you a disciplined, commercially driven senior marketer who thrives in dynamic stakeholder environments? Do you love leading strategic projects that balance creative flair with commercial impact, progress over perfection, and genuine cross-functional collaboration?
G.J. Gardner Homes is Australia's favourite local home builder. As a proud second-generation family-owned business, we combine national brand strength with the warmth and care of a close-knit network of locally owned franchise businesses.
We are seeking an experienced, proactive Marketing Manager to join our national Franchisor team on a Parental Leave cover contract from mid January **** through to the end of August ****. Working closely with the Head of Sales & Marketing, you will build on our strong foundations (pardon the building pun) and lead strategic projects that future-proof the business and unlock growth across product development, creative platforms, corporate PR, supplier activation, and franchise recruitment.
True Hybrid Flexibility:
Enjoy the best of both worlds with a balanced hybrid setup based in our coastal Birtinya office (mandatory in-office days on Wednesdays and Thursdays, with flexibility to work from home the remainder of the week).
National Brand Strength, Family Heart:
Work with the market-leading systems, resources, and scale of Australia's favourite local home builder, embedded within a collaborative, values-driven Franchisor culture.
Uniquely Broad, Impactful Remit:
Step into a holistic marketing function spanning product development, creative, messaging, activation and growth, just as the marketing gods intended!
Collaborative 'Agency Village':
Lead, challenge, and inspire agencies across home design, PR, creative,



and production to deliver standout commercial and brand results.
Perks You'll Love
True Hybrid Flexibility:
Enjoy the best of both worlds with a balanced hybrid setup based in our coastal Birtinya office (mandatory in-office days on Wednesdays and Thursdays, with flexibility to work from home the remainder of the week).
National Brand Strength, Family Heart:
Work with the market-leading systems, resources, and scale of Australia's favourite local home builder, embedded within a collaborative, values-driven Franchisor culture.
Uniquely Broad, Impactful Remit:
Step into a holistic marketing function spanning product development, creative, messaging, activation and growth, just as the marketing gods intended!
Collaborative 'Agency Village':
Lead, challenge, and inspire agencies across home design, PR, creative, and production to deliver standout commercial and brand results.
What You'll Be Doing
Strategic Project Management:
Act as the lead project driver on core strategic initiatives, partnering with internal cross-functional teams and external specialists to future-proof the brand.
Creative Platform & Campaign Execution:
Partner with our external creative and production agencies to brief, develop, and launch high-impact multi-channel campaigns during key annual windows to drive consideration and clicks.
Product Development & Design Innovation:
Uncover shifting lifestyle, land, and demographic trends; collaborate with a home design agency to evolve floor plans and facades to stay ahead of market demand.




Corporate PR & Brand Authority:
Drive proactive public relations opportunities with our external PR agency to elevate our corporate profile, brand trust, and category standing.
Network Growth & Supplier Partnerships:
Collaborate with Supplier partners to activate co-branded initiatives, and also collaborate with our Business Development Managers to lead franchise recruitment marketing.
What You'll Bring
Strategic Marketing Expertise:
Demonstrated background in product management, strategic brand marketing, campaign development, and complex project delivery (tertiary qualification in Marketing, Business, or related discipline preferred).
Commercial & Analytical Acumen:
Strong capability to interpret consumer data, market shifts, and competitor insights into clear, actionable business strategies.
Exceptional Stakeholder & Agency Leadership:
High-level relationship management skills with the confidence to influence, inspire, and collaborate with diverse stakeholders, senior leaders, Franchise Owners, and external agency teams.
Dynamic Multi-Tasking & Agility:
A self-starter attitude with the ability to manage competing project priorities simultaneously, embracing progress over perfection.
Property & Building Affinity:
Familiarity with the residential housing sector, property dynamics, or franchising environments is advantageous, but your strategic capability, team-oriented drive, and cultural fit come first.
Why Join G.J. Gardner Homes?
We offer an energetic, supportive environment where your leadership and strategic vision will make a tangible mark on Australia's building industry. You'll work alongside passionate professionals dedicated to building joy, elevating our brand, and empowering our franchise family nationwide.
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📌 Marketing Manager - Parental Leave Contract (Melbourne)
🏢 G.J. Gardner Homes
📍 Melbourne