What if your next marketing role came with vineyards, four seasons and genuine work-life balance?
Trade the endless commute for open space.
Swap concrete skylines for rolling vineyards, granite landscapes and country charm.
At Southern Downs Regional Council, you’ll build campaigns that don’t just sell products — they shape communities, promote destinations, support local business and tell the stories of one of Queensland’s most beautiful regions.
From vibrant tourism campaigns and community engagement initiatives to major projects and regional branding, this is marketing with purpose.
The Opportunity
We’re looking for a creative, strategic and hands-on Senior Marketing Specialist to help elevate the Southern Downs brand and strengthen Council’s connection with the community.
Working across tourism, corporate communications and community campaigns, you’ll:
- Lead and deliver integrated marketing campaigns
- Shape and protect Council’s regional and tourism brands
- Create compelling digital, print and social content
- Coordinate media, creative suppliers and campaign production
- Deliver projects from concept through to execution
- Help tell the story of a growing, vibrant and resilient region
This is the ideal role for someone who loves variety, thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys seeing their work make a visible impact.
Why Southern Downs?
Because lifestyle matters.
The Southern Downs is Queensland’s hidden gem — famous for:
- Award-winning wineries and cellar doors
- Stunning autumn colours and four distinct seasons
- Cosy winters, wood fires and country hospitality
- Iconic events and festivals
- National parks, hiking trails and breathtaking scenery
- Affordable living with room to breathe
Here, you can finish work and be sipping wine at a cellar door, exploring a national park, or enjoying a long lunch by a fireplace within minutes.
Why Join Council?
At Southern Downs Regional Council, you’ll join a collaborative and values-driven organisation where your ideas and creativity are genuinely valued.
You’ll enjoy:
- 9-day fortnight
- Flexible working arrangements
- Professional development opportunities
- Generous leave entitlements and wellbeing programs
- A role with diversity, autonomy and purpose
- The chance to contribute to the future of a region people love to visit — and call home
Who We’re Looking For
You’re a marketing professional who:
- Thinks strategically but loves rolling up your sleeves
- Has strong digital, branding and campaign experience
- Knows how to craft engaging content across multiple channels
- Brings creativity, initiative and excellent project management skills
- Enjoys working collaboratively and building relationships
Graphic design capability and experience across digital and social platforms will set you apart.
This Isn’t Just Another Marketing Job
It’s an opportunity to:
- Build campaigns with real community impact
- Help shape the identity of a growing region
- Advance your career while improving your lifestyle
Join us in the Southern Downs and create work — and a life — you’ll be proud of.
What you need to do now
Your Marketing, Communications & Digital expert, Krystal Smith, is recruiting this exciting vacancy. If you meet the above brief, please contact Krystal Smith on 07 3243 3022 or apply via the link. A portfolio with examples of work will be required for this position.
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