Description Join our Ladies & Gentlemen - Director of Marketing (Parental Leave Cover) We are seeking a visionary Director of Marketing to join The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne on a fixed-term contract to lead our marketing function during a period of parental leave coverage. In this role, you will be responsible for shaping and executing strategic marketing initiatives that enhance brand visibility, drive demand, and support the hotel’s commercial objectives. You will lead a talented team across digital, brand, content, and communications, ensuring every campaign reflects the elegance and excellence of The Ritz-Carlton brand. This position requires a balance of strategic oversight and hands-on leadership, fostering strong relationships with internal Marriott stakeholders and key external partners. Key Responsibilities: Lead the execution of strategic marketing plans aligned with commercial goals. Manage all marketing channels including digital, social, content, partnerships, and public relations. Champion the brand voice and visual identity across all touchpoints. Build strong relationships with internal departments and external partners. Analyse market trends and performance metrics to inform marketing decisions. Guide, mentor, and inspire a high-performing team. Oversee the marketing budget, ensuring disciplined cost control and maximum ROI. Support and participate in associate engagement and recognition initiatives. About You: Demonstrated success in a senior marketing leadership role, preferably in luxury hospitality, travel, or lifestyle sectors. Full Australian working rights. Confident communicator with strong stakeholder engagement and presentation skills. Strategic thinker with creative flair and commercial acumen. Agile, proactive, and solutions-focused, thriving in a fast-paced, evolving environment. Our Benefits: Exclusive staff discounts on food and beverage and hotel rooms (including all properties within the Marriott International group) for you, your family and friends Be part of Life with the Works program where you can enjoy flexible working hours & locations, time off to pursue your passion through sabbatical leave, and paid leave during your birthday month Grow, develop, and progress with internationally recognised training programs, unlimited strategic development and exciting career opportunities within the Marriott International group Genuine care for associates’ physical, emotional and financial wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Program Opportunity to receive Employee Referral Incentives and get paid for working with your friend Work for the Largest Hotel Network in the World which values equality, diversity and inclusiveness The Ritz-Carlton Hotel is part of Marriott International's Luxury portfolio, which has committed to putting people first for 90 years. Apply now! We are an Equal Opportunity employer and recognize that true diversity includes gender, age, race, disability status, sexual orientation, religion, neurodiversity, education levels, and many more aspects of your identity. Marriott is committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all. If you have disability, illness or injury, we know that it may be helpful for us to adjust our process to make it equitable for your individual situation. If you would like to reach out to someone to discuss adjustments and our recruitment process, please email us at rc.melrz.hr@ritzcarlton.com.