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Assistant Content Manager Fixed Term Contract

Mars


Job Location:

Melbourne - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 15 September 2026 (4 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 13 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description:

Mars: Where your Tomorrow Starts Today!

Mars is a family-owned businessthat hasbeen making products for peopleand their petsfor more than 100 years. Were behind some of the best loved brands in the world including MARS SNICKERS EXTRA ECLIPSE PEDIGREE WHISKAS DOLMIOBENS ORIGINAL MASTERFOODS andROYAL CANINORIJEN ACANAwe arededicated to making a positive impact on people and the planet.

Join us in building a sustainable future where people communities and the planet can truly thrive.


About the role:Ready to shape the future of pet care marketing As Assistant Content Manager youll drive creative content and operations across ANZ for our iconic brands delivering personalized best-in-class experiences for Pet Parents at scale

Role Title:Assistant Content Manager

Segment: Mars Pet Care
Location:Melbourne Victoria
Hours:Full-time 12 month fixed term contract
Reporting to:ANZ Content & Experience Lead

Whatyoulldo:

  • Brand Content Strategy Execution: Lead and implement the ANZ content strategy across the PESO (Paid Earned Shared Owned) ecosystem for designated Care & Treats portfolios.
  • Annual Planning & Calendar Management: Drive content planning in collaboration with brand teams and agency partners managing the evolving content calendar and requirements.
  • End-to-End Briefing & Production: Co-own the lifecycle from briefing and templates through stakeholder reviews production and final dispatch.
  • Content Operations & MarTech Integration: Own content management workflows and platforms partnering with cross-functional teams (e.g. MOT) to align MarTech media and channel interactions.
  • Stakeholder Communication: Maintain proactive two-way engagement - gathering internal brand needs while providing ongoing guidance and updates.
  • Performance Tracking & Continuous Improvement: Monitor KPIs and content effectiveness to drive results and optimize future strategy based on practical learnings.

Your unique ingredients:

  • 2-3 years in digital marketing social media or campaign management backed by a strong grasp of marketing theories tactics and KPIs.
  • Proven track record of placing internal and external customers at the core of all activities.
  • Skilled in end-to-end project coordination and cross functional engagement with internal teams and external agency partners.
  • Hands-on and entrepreneurial with the ability to maximize impact within tight budgets challenge conventions and maintain high attention to detail.
  • Strong understanding of common Marketing theories tactics and KPIs
  • Passion for cats and dogs would be ideal!

Whyyoulllove working for Mars:

  • Purpose:Help craft beloved brands with a legacy ofover 100 years oflocal manufacturingmaking productsthatpeople and petswillloveall while helping to build a more sustainable future.
  • People:Aculture that values your contributions fosters leadership and recognises the impact you make. Your work truly matters here.
  • Development:Shape your career with personalised development and real opportunities to grow from day one.
  • Enjoy a team and business environment that is invested in helping you manage and grow your energy for work and life.

Mars is an equal opportunityemployerand all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race colour religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. If you needassistanceor an accommodation during the application process because of a disability it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide suchassistance and no applicant will be penalizedas a result ofsuch a request.


Required Experience:

Manager


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