Marketing Manager

• Classification: AOPL C
• Location: Manila, Philippines
• Salary: Php 1,229,039
  
  

The Role

Austrade is seeking a Marketing Manager. The position, located at the Austrade Office, Australian Embassy in Manila promotes and supports Australian business by optimising and expanding business networks to take advantage of trade and investment opportunities.

For this role we seek a highly motivated and experienced marketing professional to: (1) develop the promotion and strategic communication of Australian industry capability to Philippine business, influencers and the media; (2) articulate the importance of the Philippine market, in the context of its trade, education and investment relationship with Australia, and (3) contribute to the marketing strategy and content development for the Southeast Asian region.

The successful applicant will manage competing project timeframes and demands from stakeholders, with minimal supervision. The individual will possess significant experience in developing and coordinating marketing and communication activities across a market and/or region, building a coherent narrative, but also responding to specific market interests.

Duties Include

• Lead the development and implementation of Austrade Manila's marketing and communications strategy, ensuring alignment with Austrade Southeast Asia's regional priorities, post objectives and organisational goals.
• Provide strategic marketing and communications advice to post leadership and business teams, translating Austrade priorities into effective campaigns and engagement activities while ensuring compliance with APS and Austrade brand standards.
• Plan and deliver integrated marketing and communications activities across digital, social media, EDMs, media relations, events and stakeholder engagement programs to promote Australian trade and investment capability in the Philippines, while also building awareness among Australian businesses of opportunities in the Philippine market.
• Develop compelling content and marketing assets across multiple channels, including articles, case studies, photography, video, presentations and social media content tailored to target audiences.
• Lead communications support for major trade missions, ministerial visits, executive engagements, business events and sector-focused initiatives, ensuring consistent messaging, high-quality execution and effective stakeholder engagement, including attendance at cross-functional events and activities to capture content for marketing and communications purposes.
• Work closely the Public Diplomacy team and other stakeholders to deliver coordinated marketing outcomes and support broader Australian Government objectives.
• Manage marketing platforms and databases, including Microsoft Dynamics 365, EventsAir and other digital tools, to support campaign delivery, stakeholder engagement, reporting and continuous improvement.
• Manage external suppliers, agencies, media partners, and event providers to deliver high-quality outcomes within agreed budgets and timeframes.
• Build and maintain productive relationships across government, industry, media and business networks, while identifying opportunities to enhance Austrade's profile and showcase Australian capability in the Philippine market.
  
  

For more detailed information please view the Job Information Pack.

While we are aware people will utilise AI tools to assist with job applications, we need to see the candidate's authentic responses to help us make a true assessment of the applicants applying.

Eligibility

To be eligible for consideration and appointment you must have:

• Work Authorisation - to be eligible for employment with Austrade in the Philippines, candidates must be legally authorised to live and work in the Philippines at the time of appointment.
• Language - the successful candidate must be a highly motivated team member, fluent in written and spoken English.
• Security Clearance - the successful applicant must be willing to complete an Entry Level Screening Pack and be confirmed as a suitable person to access Government resources prior to commencement in the role.
  
  

Closing date

Applications close Thursday 22 October 2026, 11:30pm (local time).

Only candidates who complete their application in Austrade's online recruitment system will be considered. Email applications cannot be accepted.

This is a locally-engaged position governed by Austrade's Overseas Engaged Employees terms and conditions of employment and Philippines labour law. Candidates must currently have the right to live and legally work in the Philippines. Austrade will not be able to provide any sponsorship letter nor be involved in the work visa application process.