THE OPPORTUNITY
We are seeking a full-time Digital Marketing Officer passionate about storytelling, content creation and connecting with new audiences to drive the digital growth and online engagement of Spare Parts Puppet Theatre.
Working with our small, dedicated team and reporting to the Marketing & Communications Officer, the Digital Marketing Officer is responsible for the execution and management of all social media channels. You will be responsible for producing high-quality video content, engaging with influencers and building a vibrant online community. You will also lead our email marketing and manage performance marketing through SEO and Google Ads to reach new communities and drive audience growth.
The successful applicant will enjoy thinking creatively in their approach to digital storytelling and be an expert in social media strategy and trends. You will have well-developed interpersonal skills for community engagement and be data and detail oriented to optimize our digital reach.
The role requires demonstrated experience in digital marketing and content creation. Candidates with professional experience in the creative industry or a passion for the arts will be considered favourably.
ABOUT US
Spare Parts Puppet Theatre is a place where stories come alive in unexpected ways and where audiences of every age find something that speaks to them.
For 45 years Spare Parts Puppet Theatre has grown into one of Australia's most respected and inventive theatre companies. The company has been celebrated for imaginative storytelling that resonates with generations of audiences and for our deep commitment to puppetry as a contemporary artform.
As one of only a handful of Australian companies dedicated to creating and presenting new puppetry works, we develop productions across a wide range of formats. Our work spans ambitious theatre productions, adaptable shows for schools and smaller venues, and large-scale, interactive outdoor performances created for festivals and major events. The result is work that is innovative, distinctive, and joyful.
Spare Parts Puppet Theatre has seen enormous growth in the last five years with new puppetry performances, expanded creative learning programs, artist development initiatives and increased touring contributing to a strong sense of momentum and renewed purpose. Our artistic future is one filled with possibility.
A major milestone on the horizon is the opening of our new home within the Claremont Showgrounds in late 2026. The facility will include a purpose-built proscenium arch theatre and a flexible intimate studio that will open the door to new styles of
performance and expanded programming across all ages. It offers a rare opportunity to reimagine how we present our work.
Also in 2026, Spare Parts Puppet Theatre will welcome our next Artistic Director to shape the creative vision, elevate the artform of puppetry and create puppetry that expands the way audiences see, feel and experience the world.
To learning more about Spare Parts Puppet Theatre visit
WHAT WE'RE SEEKING
The successful applicant will possess the following skills and experience:
* High-video literacy with the ability to create, film and edit engaging video content for social media using mobile tools e.g. CapCut, Canva or Adobe Suite.
* Experience in managing professional social media accounts, specifically Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and LinkedIn.
* An analytical mindset with a passion for "what works," including an understanding of how to use Google Analytics, platform insights and SEO basics to drive growth.
* Technical curiosity and experience (or a strong desire to learn) in managing Google Ads (AdWords), paid social campaigns and SEO keyword strategies.
* Proactive and trend-aware—someone highly engaged with social media and can quickly adapt brand messaging to suit emerging digital trends and platform shifts.
* Excellent digital copywriting skills with the ability to write punchy platform-specific captions and effective ad copy that drives engagement and website traffic.
* Someone comfortable working in a small team and managing competing priorities, multiple posting schedules and engaging directly with online communities.
* Experience or interest in the creative industry, arts, for-purpose or festival sectors is highly desirable, as is familiarity with email automation (Mailchimp) and CMS/website backends.
Spare Parts Puppet Theatre is committed to equity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with a disability, mature age workers and LGBTIQA+ people.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
You'll be part of a creative and extraordinary team and work environment. An internationally renowned puppetry company where no two days are the same. There are opportunities to be involved in a diverse and exciting range of company activities, performance projects and events.
Creativity is part of our everyday culture. We encourage curiosity, playfulness and new ideas alongside professionalism and responsibility. We offer a healthy work–life balance and offer a supportive and safe environment where any pressures you are feeling can be openly discussed.
We are a close-knit, supportive team and take pride in our collaborative culture, where people look out for one another and are willing to lend a hand when needed. You'll have a strong sense of autonomy in how you carry out your role, with the trust to manage your responsibilities in a way that works best for you while always knowing that support, is close at hand.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
To view the job pack that includes a detailed position description and working hours visit
HOW TO APPLY
Email the following to by midnight 4 March 2026:
1. cover letter (2 pages maximum) addressing the What We're Seeking points
2. up to date resume with a minimum of two referees
Applicants are encouraged to acquaint themselves with Spare Parts Puppet Theatre's vision and vales, be creative in their applications and provide examples of their work if they wish.