Head of Marketing and Communications

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About Us

Adelaide Festival is South Australia’s premier cultural event and one of the world’s leading international arts festivals. With a rich history spanning decades, we are committed to presenting the world’s best artworks for audiences South Australian and Australian audiences. Join us in shaping South Australia’s cultural landscape through the successful delivery of an iconic and beloved festival of arts.  

Role Overview:

This is a full-time, three-year fixed-term role.

We’re looking for a strategic and experienced leader to take on the role of Head of Marketing and Communications, working at the heart of Adelaide Festival.

This role is responsible for shaping and delivering the Festival’s marketing, public relations and communications strategy, ensuring strong brand positioning and high-quality campaigns that engage and build audiences locally, nationally and internationally.

Working closely with the Executive and Senior Management Team, you’ll lead the planning and delivery of integrated campaigns across multiple platforms, drive audience growth and ticket sales, and maximise the Festival’s profile and reputation. You’ll use data and insights to inform decisions, monitor performance, and continuously refine strategy.

You’ll also lead and support a high-performing team, foster strong relationships with media, stakeholders and partners, and contribute to broader organisational priorities and commercial outcomes.

This is a unique opportunity to influence how one of Australia’s leading arts festivals connects with audiences and delivers world-class experiences.

For a comprehensive position description, including responsibilities, selection criteria, and application instructions, visit our Careers Page.

https://www.adelaidefestival.com.au/about/get-involved

For all enquiries regarding this role, please email [email protected].

Applications close at 5:00 pm on Monday, 1 June 2026. 

Adelaide Festival is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a safe, respectful and inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, and people of all gender identities and expressions.