At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead tourism and marketing strategies to boost growth and visitor experiences.
- Company: Join Port Stephens Council, a vibrant community-focused organisation.
- Benefits: Flexible work hours, generous leave, health programs, and free parking.
- Other info: Work at stunning locations like the Koala Sanctuary and enjoy career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on tourism while enjoying a beautiful work environment.
- Qualifications: Degree in Business, Tourism, or Marketing with senior management experience.
The predicted salary is between 101177 - 145478 $ per year.
A great lifestyle in a treasured environment, this is life at PSC!
The opportunity
As the Business Development and Marketing Manager, you will coordinate Council's tourism, visitor servicing, marketing and business development functions to support the performance and growth of our tourism portfolio. Reporting directly to the Holiday Parks and Tourism Section Manager, you will lead and develop a team to grow long term commercial performance. Working collaboratively across Council and with industry partners, you will drive tourism strategy, destination activity, commercial opportunities and exceptional visitor servicing across a flexible schedule.
This position is perfect for a strategic and commercially minded leader dedicated to driving business growth, optimising revenue, and leading a high-performing team to deliver exceptional visitor economy outcomes.
Looking for change in scenery through your week? Although this role is primarily based at our Koala Sanctuary in One Mile, this position requires flexibility to work across any of our Port Stephens Councils tourism and accommodation properties and visitor servicing locations.
This is a permanent opportunity - working full-time working 35 hours / week + access to a flexible working arrangement.
Base Salary Range: $112,419 - $132,253 pa based on 35 hours / week + 12% superannuation + $20,138 motor vehicle allowance + $2,562 retention allowance.
We're all about putting the right people, in the right role! Here's what we're looking for:
- A degree qualification in Business, Tourism, Marketing, or similar with extensive management experience at a senior level.
- Effective forecasting, financial analysis and budgeting skills.
- Demonstrated knowledge and high-level experience in marketing principles, advertising print production, social media, E-mail and internet software.
This is life at PSC!
- Work/Life balance with generous leave entitlements, flexible work options and leave in lieu.
- Long service leave when you've been with us for just over 5 years.
- Health & Wellbeing leave to recharge when you need it.
- Industry leading Paid Parental Leave accessible for all employees - regardless of how you became a parent, we offer 14 weeks that can be taken within 2 years from the birth, adoption, or long-term foster care of your child.
- PSCare Day available to all employees to take in addition to your regular leave entitlements.
- Confidential support (including mental health) through our employee assistance program.
- Award winning health and wellbeing program PSCare, Workers Health Initiative with access to a broad range of gyms in the area, and discounted health insurance.
- Free parking on site.
- Coffee and food to keep you sustained at our on-site café.
- And lots more.
Enough about us, we want to hear about you! So tell us about... Why you want this role and how it aligns with your career goals?
Ready to Apply? Here's what you need to know:
Applications Close: Midnight, Sunday, 8 November 2026.
Port Stephens Council adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and supports children and young people having a safe and welcoming experience in our community, accessing our facilities and in our care.
We acknowledge the Worimi Peoples as the original Custodians and inhabitants of Port Stephens. May we walk the road to tomorrow with mutual respect and admiration as we care for the beautiful land and waterways together.
Business Development & Marketing Manager employer: Port Stephens Council
Port Stephens Council is an exceptional employer that prioritises work-life balance and employee wellbeing, offering generous leave entitlements, flexible work options, and a supportive environment for personal and professional growth. With a passionate Parks & Gardens Team dedicated to enhancing the community's recreational spaces, employees enjoy a fulfilling role in horticulture while benefiting from industry-leading parental leave and health initiatives. Located in the beautiful Raymond Terrace, this position not only provides a competitive salary but also the chance to contribute to a treasured environment.
