Chunky Move
Marketing and Communications Manager
The Marketing and Communications Manager is a pivotal role responsible for the design and delivery of Chunky Move’s year-round campaigns and brand.
Purpose of Role
The Marketing and Communications Manager is a pivotal role responsible for the design and delivery of Chunky Move’s strong brand identity, engaging communications and brand collaborations. Responsibilities include copywriting, digital communications management (web, EDM and social media), analytics and systems management and reporting (ticketing and audience), design of in-house marketing and fundraising campaigns and marketing collateral. The role also manages key supplier relationships across PR and design and identifies brand aligned collaborators. The purpose of the role is to support the diversification and growth of Chunky Move’s audiences, participants and supporters and contribute to the management of key stakeholder relations. The role requires a proactive creative problem-solver with highly developed communication skills, who is a collaborative and positive contributor to Chunky Move’s team culture.
Essential Skills and Experience
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Demonstrable working knowledge of marketing and communications practices, including the capability to create and contribute to effective marketing and communications campaigns.
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Exceptional written communication and demonstrable stakeholder management skills, with the ability to communicate clearly, concisely and persuasively for diverse audience groups
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Exceptional organisational and time management skills
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Confidence using a wide variety of online platforms and applications.
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Ability to work collaboratively within a team.
Passion for the Australian performing arts sector.
Desirable skill
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Knowledge of the Australian contemporary dance sector.
Reporting Structure
This role works closely and collaboratively with the Artistic Director and reports directly to the Executive Director.
Key Relationships
In undertaking the duties of this position, the Marketing and Communications Manager will be required to work in direct co-operation with all Chunky Move personnel.
Other Key Relationships: (Internal) Senior Producer, Business and Program Manager, (External) Publicist, media agencies, suppliers, contractors.
How to apply
If you have questions about this position you may contact Chunky Move Executive Director Suzanne Daley for a confidential discussion. Email [email protected] to request a time.
Your application should introduce yourself, speak to your interest in the position and in working with Chunky Move, and outline your professional experience.
Please include in your application:
- A brief cover letter introducing yourself (1 page maximum)
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Written response to the Essential Skills and Experience clearly demonstrating your relevant
professional experience to date (maximum 2 pages)
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A resume including a minimum of two professional referees
If you believe this is the right opportunity for you, please email your application to [email protected] by 5pm AEST on Tuesday 21 July 2026. Please include the subject line: CONFIDENTIAL application Marketing and Communications Manager.If you need any support completing an application, please call (03) 9645 5188 or email [email protected] before Friday 17 July 2026.
Position Description reviewed and updated July 2026
