Posted 22 days ago
Description
Have transformative impact as Racing Queensland’s leader for marketing and communications with oversight over:
- Events
- Brand
- Content
Enjoy flexible work arrangements and make a difference as a pivotal part of Racing Queensland’s Executive Leadership Team, reporting directly to the CEO. Help shape the future of racing and make a real impact on the racing industry, the communities it serves, and the great state of Queensland.
Who is Racing Queensland?
Racing Queensland is a statutory body whose primary purpose is to promote, enhance, and provide a platform to service the industry across three codes of racing: Thoroughbred, Greyhound, and Harness. RQ’s purpose is to connect Queenslanders through great racing, events and the love of our animals.
Role summary
Racing Queensland is seeking an experienced Executive General Manager of Marketing and Communications to lead our Marketing and Communications Team comprised of 3 direct reports and a large team of 12 on a permanent basis.
Core business objectives of the role:
- Leading the function to formulate strategy, manage risk, and deliver on short to medium-term strategic objectives.
- Providing expertise and advice to the CEO and Board on marketing, corporate affairs, brand, and communications within a dynamic wagering landscape.
- Provide high-quality, commercially astute strategic advice.
- Lead industry engagement activities within your portfolio, including engaging with stakeholders.
- Prepare monthly updates in accordance with organisational, government, and audit (internal/external) requirements, and provide relevant organisation-wide communications.
- Manage the operational budget, operational contracts, and project-related costs in accordance with RQ financial delegations, policies, and procedures.
- Implement strategies to achieve short and long-term key performance indicators.
- Provide advice to the Board and CEO on strategic and operational business performance, marketing, brand, and customer analysis, and emerging opportunities and challenges.
- Deliver RQ’s corporate communications program, including the Annual Report, along with all media releases, communications, and on-brand content.
This is a fast-paced and dynamic environment where your resilience and ability to rise to the challenge will play a key role in shaping the future of our industry. With your results-driven attitude, resilience, and a get it done attitude, you will build trusted partnerships with all stakeholder groups.
We recruit values-aligned people into Racing Queensland whole led by example and thrive on delivering results in a high-performance culture.
What we expect from you
- You’re comfortable leading a critical function of the business in a fast-paced environment and are always excited to rise to the challenge.
- You’ll channel your resilience and agility to think fast and adapt to suit the problem at hand.
- You’ll bring a results-driven attitude and excellent people skills to build trusted partnerships that drive our industry forward.
- You’ll lead by example and thrive on exceeding expectations in a high-performance culture.
What you can expect from us
- Work for a diverse and dynamic multi-code organisation where no two days are alike.
- Make a real impact on the industry, the communities it serves, and the great state of Queensland.
- Enjoy a warm and inclusive workplace that values diverse perspectives and welcomes contributions from every corner of the business.
Benefits and Perks
We offer a wide range of employee benefits designed to support your well‑being and professional growth. Flexible working arrangements tailored to your needs, the ability to work from a home office two days a week, paid parental leave, talent management programs, and opportunities for performance development. We also prioritise your health with a dedicated health, wellbeing, and education program.
RQ values inclusivity and promotes a workplace that actively seeks to welcome contributions from all people.
We recognise, respect, and value First Nations people and cultures. We are focused on working with First Nations people to improve service design and delivery, knowing that this will deliver better outcomes for all of Queensland. Please check our First Nations Resources hub for further information.
We encourage people of all abilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, diverse cultures and backgrounds, LGBTIQ+ identities, and all age groups and genders to apply.
How to apply
To be considered for this exciting opportunity, click ‘apply now’ and submit your:
- Covering letter outlining your experience
Applications will be reviewed as received.
Please note the following conditions apply:
- May be required to work on weekends and extended hours when reasonably required.
- Must hold a current driver's licence.
- Intrastate and/or interstate travel may be a requirement.
- Will be required to undergo a criminal history check.
- Must have the right to work in Australia.
