Marketing and Communications Manager
Position Number: 01/26
Permanent, Full time (4 days will also be considered)
Salary - $125,000 to $130,000 p.a. (excluding superannuation)
ECTARC Head Office - Warrawong
Closing Date: 02/02/2026
The Organisation
ECTARC has been supporting children, educators, and communities for over 40 years, through early learning that feels personal and training that truly makes a difference. We started small, in the Illawarra. Today, we operate nationally, guided by a collaborative, people-centred approach.
ECTARC helps people take the next step. Whether it's a child starting care or an educator building their future. We deliver early learning and training that builds confidence, fosters relationships, and crates real opportunities for children, families, educators, students, and communities.
About this Role
We're seeking a
Marketing and Communications Manager
to lead ECTARC's brand into its next phase of growth.
ECTARC is a purpose-driven organisation with strong foundations and clear ambitions. This role sits at a strategic level, with a direct influence on how we position the organisation, support growth, and build long-term brand strength.
You'll lead the brand and marketing function end to end — setting strategy, guiding execution, and making informed decisions about priorities and investment. This is a leadership role for someone who can think long-term while staying close to delivery, ensuring marketing activity is focused, effective, and aligned to organisational outcomes.
If you're an experienced marketing leader looking for genuine ownership, influence at the table, and the opportunity to shape a brand with purpose and scale, we'd like to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the development and execution of a marketing strategies aligned with ECTARC's, vision and strategic goals.
* Drive the profile and recognition of ECTARC in the communities we currently serve as well as in communities we hope to grow.
* Plan and deliver national, multi-channel marketing campaigns across digital, traditional, and PR, and ensure alignment with ECTARC's product offering.
* Shape and strengthen brand identity, market positioning, and user engagement across all channels.
* Oversee the creation of engaging content and design assets, while managing external creative partners to ensure brand consistency.
* Manage the marketing budget, allocating resources effectively and identifying cost–efficient opportunities that maximise impact.
* Track, analyse and report on marketing performance and platform metrics, providing data-driven insights to inform strategy and campaign optimisation.
* Develop creative briefs and oversee the production of internal and external marketing materials, branded assets, and promotional items.
* Identify and cultivate new project and partnership opportunities that align with ECTARC's values and strategic objectives.
* Oversee ECTARC's marketing activities.
About you:
* As the successful candidate, you will have:
* 5+ years' experience in a similar role, with a strong history in brand strategy and execution.
* A tertiary qualification in Marketing (preferred).
* Excellent organisational skills, with a strategic, proactive, self-motivated and hands-on approach.
* Experience with PR and digital marketing
* Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a sharp eye for detail and brand consistency.
* Skills in Canva, META Ad Manager, Google Ads, Analytics, and Adobe Creative Suite or relevant marketing software/tools (not mandatory).
What we offer
* Competitive wages and above the mandatory requirement for Superannuation
* Annual ECTARC leave day.
* Paid parental leave – 6 weeks top-up.
* Discounts on childcare fees for staff's children enrolled in our quality services
* Flexible work arrangements.
* A positive, team-driven culture that values creativity, encourages initiative, and celebrates shared success.
* Professional development opportunities.
* Wellness program, including access to our EAP for you and your family.
Next Steps
Successful applicants will be required to undergo employment screening and probity checks. ECTARC is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants from an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander background to apply for this position.