Marketing Operations & Planning Lead

• Strategic thinker – Support strategic marketing that supports the recruitment of Australia’s Defence Force 
• Shape the Future – Be part of one of the most important missions in Australia
• Work with Purpose – Join a high-performing team delivering meaningful outcomes for national security and Defence capability.

This position acts as a central hub for operational coordination across all marketing activities and is involved in key marketing work. Working closely with the National Strategy, Planning and Operations Marketing Manager, this role co-leads the development and implementation of marketing strategies, oversees marketing planning cycles, manages workflows and resources, and ensures timely and accurate responses to internal and external marketing requests.

ADF Careers is the largest workforce outsourcing solution in the southern hemisphere with over 80,000 applications received on average each year.
ADF Careers is on a mission to recruit the right people, in the right numbers, at the right time to support the Australian Defence Force to build, sustain and maximise Defence capability.

Our people are our greatest asset. We recognise and respect our people’s need to work in ways that support their careers, families, and lifestyle. That’s why we offer flexible working arrangements, learning pathways, additional leave entitlements and extensive corporate discounts across a variety of product and services. We want our people to be financially rewarded; to feel good and to go beyond what they thought possible at work.

Be you, and we’ll be better together.

To find out more about our great employee benefits and what it’s like to be part of the team, reach out to our friendly talent acquisition team.

The Marketing Operations and Planning Lead plays a pivotal role in supporting the strategic and operational efficiency of the Marketing team.

You will:

• Support the National Manager and Head of Marketing in the development and execution of the overarching marketing strategy.
• Lead the creation and maintenance of annual marketing plans and calendars, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives.
• Coordinate cross-functional planning and meetings to support strategic alignment across teams and departments.
• Manage marketing workflows, project timelines, and deliverables using appropriate tools and systems.
• Monitor marketing performance metrics and support the team with reporting, analytics and insights.
• Identify opportunities to streamline marketing operations and implement process improvements.
• Act as the central point of contact for inbound marketing and communications requests from external and internal stakeholders.
• Prioritise, delegate and track the progress of incoming requests to ensure timeline and high-quality delivery.
• Support the National Manager and Finance Business Partner in ensuring finance tracking and updating against the National marketing Plan.
• Work collaboratively with brand, channel, and digital teams to ensure integrated campaign and/or project planning and delivery.
• Build effective relationships with internal stakeholders and across departments to understand and support their marketing needs.
• Mentor and support junior marketing team members in project coordination and operational best practices.
• The role requires the ability to work flexibly across the function, including back-filling roles during short absences, as required.
• Other duties consistent with classification level.  

If you have worked in a similar position or just looking for your next opportunity that will make an impact, we want to speak with you.

Your background will demonstrate:

• 8 plus years’ industry experience in a marketing or a similar related field.
• Solid strategic acumen at an overarching business and marketing function level, and in a government or similar industry context.
• Demonstrated experience in marketing operations, marketing coordination or campaign/project management.
• Demonstrated experience in planning and delivering marketing strategies and managing team workflows.
• Strong organisational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• High level of attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience will project management tools would be advantageous.
• Ability to adapt quickly in an agile and complex working environment.

To apply for this position, you must be an Australian citizen and have the ability to maintain an Australian AGSVA security clearance.

If eligible, please submit your resume; applications are open to all qualified Australian citizens regardless of their background, identity, experiences and beliefs.

If you need assistance during our recruitment process, please email Victoria Emms at victoria.emms@adecco.com.au for a confidential conversation.

To apply for this position, please submit your application online through our designated platform. The deadline for applications is 11:30 PM (AEST) on Tuesday 3rd February. It's important to note that applications will be reviewed and processed as they are received.