Marketing Executive - fixed term contract

Role summary

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The Marketing Executive will support the hotel’s marketing and communications activities on a fixed-term contract. Requirements typically include relevant marketing, communications, hospitality or business experience; strong written and verbal communication skills; excellent organisation; attention to detail; and confidence using digital marketing, social media and content-management tools. The successful candidate is expected to help deliver campaigns, maintain brand standards, coordinate promotional activity, prepare marketing materials, support public relations and online content, and work closely with sales, revenue and operational teams. Commercial awareness, creativity, initiative and the ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced hotel environment are important. Experience with Marriott systems, hotel marketing or the Melbourne market would be advantageous.

About the employer

Marriott International is one of the world’s largest hospitality companies, operating and franchising a broad portfolio of hotels, resorts and serviced-apartment brands worldwide. Its brands include Marriott Hotels, Sheraton, Westin, W Hotels, The Ritz-Carlton, Courtyard and Marriott Executive Apartments. Marriott Executive Apartments Melbourne St Kilda Road provides extended-stay accommodation in Melbourne, combining apartment-style living with hotel services and facilities. The property serves corporate travellers, relocating professionals, leisure guests and longer-term visitors. Marriott places strong emphasis on guest service, brand consistency, inclusion, professional development and responsible business practices. Employees generally work within a structured international hospitality environment, collaborating across sales, marketing, front office, food and beverage, housekeeping and operations. The company also operates the Marriott Bonvoy loyalty programme and offers career mobility across many destinations and hotel brands.

Working in Australia

Australia offers opportunities across hospitality, tourism, marketing, events, technology, healthcare, construction and skilled trades, with Melbourne providing a diverse business and cultural environment. The country’s workplace culture is generally professional but approachable, with emphasis on teamwork, punctuality, safety, inclusion and clear communication. Melbourne is known for cafés, restaurants, live music, sport, arts and multicultural neighbourhoods. Lifestyle costs can be high, particularly rent, transport and utilities, although wages are comparatively strong. Australia is a large island continent rather than a traditional island destination, with beaches, national parks and regional travel accessible from major cities. Visa options may include employer-sponsored visas, skilled visas, working holiday visas and student visas, depending on nationality, qualifications and eligibility. Applicants should check current requirements through the Australian Department of Home Affairs. Relocating workers should budget for accommodation, health insurance where required, tax registration and initial living expenses.