Marketing & Communications Manager - St Leonards, NSW (Hybrid)

19 Feb 2026 2:58 PM | Elaine Woolstencroft (Administrator)

Do you dream about designing integrated marketing and communications campaigns that put the customer at the centre of every interaction?

So do we — and now we’re looking for someone exceptional to help us take our brand, storytelling and member engagement to the next level.

Who we are
The Australian Dental Association (ADA) is the national peak body representing dentists in Australia, with over 16,000 general and specialist members across the public and private sectors. We exist to encourage the improvement of the oral and general health of the public, promote the ethics, art and science of dentistry, and support members to provide safe, high quality professional oral care. Through a high-level advocacy and media profile, the ADA maintains its position as the key professional voice of dentistry in Australia and a trusted partner to governments on oral health policy and reform.

Why this role matters
We’re on a transformation journey, and this role is critical to our future success. You’ll help us reimagine how we communicate our purpose, value and future plans to the members who rely on us to represent and support them at every career stage. We see huge opportunity to elevate our marketing, media and member communications with a strategic, integrated program that reaches members wherever they are in their journey.

What you’ll lead

  • Develop and deliver an integrated marketing and communications strategy across digital, media, content and member engagement channels
  • Craft compelling stories that bring our purpose, services and transformation to life
  • Lead a small team to evolve our digital content in a member-centred way to promote our value proposition, advocacy and support membership acquisition and retention
  • Build consistent, member-centric communication programs that strengthen trust, build loyalty and engage both existing and new members
  • Develop data-driven campaigns from strategy to execution, ensuring every message is clear, impactful and aligned to our strategic goals
  • Demonstrated capability in media management and elevating organisational visibility at a national level
  • Work collaboratively with internal teams, leadership and external partners to elevate our visibility and influence

About you
You’re not just a marketer — you’re a storyteller, strategist and connector. You bring:

  • At least 5 years in a senior role, leading marketing, communications and media management (preferably in purpose-led or member-based organisations) at both strategic and operational levels
  • Demonstrated results creating and implementing strategic, integrated marketing and communications campaigns, developing data driven content strategies and end to end digital marketing campaigns
  • A passion for customer-centric thinking and a track record of successfully translating campaigns into increased engagement, retention and revenue
  • Demonstrated results creating and implementing strategic, integrated marketing and communications campaigns, developing data driven content strategies and end to end digital marketing campaigns
  • Experience leading a small team, managing budgets and team priorities
  • Demonstrated capability in media management and past success elevating organisational visibility nationally
  • Experience leveraging data insights and analytics to deliver measurable, high performing campaigns
  • The ability to see the big picture and connect the dots through collaboration and alignment on shared business goals

What we offer

  • A hybrid role offering flexibility and balance
  • The chance to join an organisation with purpose and contribute to meaningful transformation
  • A supportive, collaborative culture with contemporary employee benefits
  • The opportunity to have a genuine impact on how thousands of members experience and understand our products and services
  • An office location close to transport and on-site parking

You must have the right to live and work permanently in Australia to be eligible for this role.

You can apply via SEEK here.



The Australasian Society of Association Executives

Contact us:

Email: info@ausae.org.au
Phone: 1300 764 576 (within Australia)
Phone: +61 7 3268 7955 (outside Australia)
Address: Unit 6, 26 Navigator Place, Hendra QLD 4011, Australia

                    
        


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