Marketing Manager – 15-Month Parental Leave Contract

Start August | Club Industry Role | Ryde-Eastwood Leagues Club

About Us

Ryde-Eastwood Leagues is a progressive, community-focused club with a reputation for strategic foresight and operational excellence. With 180 staff across two thriving venues—our flagship site in north-west Sydney and Club Thirroul on the stunning south coast—we proudly support over 40,000 members and a wide range of local schools, sporting groups and charities.

With annual revenue exceeding $30 million and diversified income streams across gaming, fitness, aquatics, food & beverage, accommodation, and commercial property, we’re committed to our vision:

“To create a place at the heart of the community for everyone to enjoy.”

We are also actively planning for the future. A seniors living development is in the pipeline, and a planning proposal is underway to diversify and expand the Club’s footprint, bringing exceptional new facilities and enhanced amenities to the West Ryde precinct.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a confident and experienced Marketing Manager to join our team on a 15-month fixed-term contract, commencing August 2025, to cover a parental leave period. This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll be responsible for the planning, coordination and delivery of marketing, entertainment and promotional strategies across both our venues.

Club industry experience is essential. We’re looking for someone who understands the unique environment and can step in confidently to maintain momentum and deliver strong results from day one.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead integrated marketing campaigns across multiple channels, tailored to diverse business units.
• Manage promotional, entertainment, and public relations activities aligned with brand and revenue goals.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to produce compelling content and elevate member engagement.
• Develop and deliver the Club’s strategic marketing plan across both venues.
• Manage budgets, campaign performance, and post-campaign analysis.
• Oversee digital marketing initiatives, Club publications, and CRM systems.
• Coordinate entertainment programming and the quarterly Club journal.
• Ensure all communications reflect Ryde-Eastwood’s brand and community-centric values.

What You’ll Bring

• Tertiary qualifications in Marketing, Communications or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Demonstrated success in a marketing management role within the Club industry
• A deep understanding of Club member engagement, entertainment, and promotional strategy
• Strong creative and copywriting skills, with the ability to juggle competing deadlines
• Technical competence across Microsoft Office, digital marketing platforms, and CRM tools
• A collaborative and energetic approach, with an eye for detail and a drive to get results

Contract Details

This is a 15-month fixed-term contract commencing August 2025, with a comprehensive handover period provided to ensure a smooth transition. The role is full-time and based primarily at our Ryde-Eastwood venue.