🎄 SAVE THE DATE 🎄 The New Chapter Talent Christmas Party is happening! 📅 Wednesday 9 December 2026 📍 Good Nature Hotel, Fed Square ⏰ From 6pm... Clients, candidates, friends of NCT and all the good people we’ve met along the way this year… this one’s for you. We’ll share more details soon, but for now, save the date. It’s going to be a good one. 🥂 #NewChapterTalent #ChristmasCheer #MarketingCommunity

👋 AVAILABLE TALENT ~ A few very good marketers are currently available through New Chapter Talent, across Melbourne and Sydney. ✔️ Performance / Growth Marketing | Melbourne $130K–$150K + super Commercial, data-led and strong across performance, acquisition, CRM and eCommerce growth. ✔️ Marketing Manager | Melbourne $115K–$125K + super A strong all-rounder across integrated campaigns, digital, brand, content and activation. ✔️ Senior CRM & Lifecycle | Melbourne $150K–$175K + super 10+ years across CRM, lifecycle, loyalty and automation, with deep Salesforce Marketing Cloud experience. ✔️ SFMC / CRM Specialist | Sydney $140K–$160K + super Highly technical CRM specialist across SFMC, Journey Builder, Data Cloud, SQL, AMPscript and automation. ✔️ Head of Marketing | Melbourne $180K–$210K + super Senior B2B leader across global marketing, brand, digital, campaigns and marketing operations. ✔️ GM / Head of Marketing | Melbourne $220K–$250K + super Senior commercial marketing leader across hospitality, venues, acquisition, CRM, partnerships and multi-brand environments. Immediately available. Looking to add some marketing talent to your team? Get in touch with Lucy Bolan for a confidential chat. 📧 lucy@newchaptertalent.com.au 📞 +61 416 153 144 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝑵𝒆𝒘 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 #MarketingTalent #MarketingRecruitment #Hiring #NewChapterTalent #MelbourneTalent #SydneyTalent

🐶 A belated Happy International Dog Day to Darcy - the British Bulldog. We nearly forgot. Which, as you can imagine, has not gone down particularly well. Darcy is the OG around here. The original New Chapter four-legged staff member. Long before Sharon and Tracy arrived with their feathers, opinions and frankly unreasonable demands on our time. She even has her own LinkedIn Showcase Page. Not that there’s a huge amount on it. Again, we suspect Sharon and Tracy may have something to do with that. Since the hens came on the scene, Darcy’s nose has been a little more out of joint than usual. We wouldn't say there’s a heated rivalry going on, but let’s say it’s probably for the better that everyone maintains a respectful distance. So today, we’re putting the chickens aside for a moment. Happy International Dog Day (for yesterday), Darce. 🐾 You were here first. And we haven’t forgotten that. #InternationalDogDay #Darcy #NewChapterTalent

🎧 PODCAST ~ Episode 8 is here, and this week Lucy chats with Amy Maiden, Executive Manager – Visitor Economy at the City of Ballarat and Tourism Midwest Victoria. And this conversation got us thinking about something we’re talking about a LOT at the moment: AI. There’s no doubt technology is changing how we work, market and connect with audiences. But when Lucy asks Amy about the future of live events, her answer comes back to something much more basic. 💬 “People will always want to gather together and connect together as humans.” Because technology might change how we experience things. But the need to connect? That’s human. And as marketers, perhaps that’s something worth remembering when we’re all getting very excited about what AI can do. 🎧 Catch the full episode NOW on the New Chapter Talent website ~ 🔗 in bio. And listen wherever you get your podcasts. [snippet - 31sec] [S3, EP8 full episode - 35min listen] #CMOChaptersPodcast #MarketingLeadership #MarketingCareers #NewChapterTalent #CMO

📢 NEW ROLE ~ Senior Lifecycle Marketing Manager New Chapter Talent is partnering with a global leader in live entertainment and ticketing to find an experienced Senior Lifecycle Marketing Manager to own the customer journey across Australia and New Zealand. This is a hands-on role for a strong SFMC technical marketer who enjoys getting into the data and technology, while also shaping strategy across acquisition, engagement, retention and loyalty. 🎟️ Global entertainment business 📍 Melbourne | Inner CBD fringe 🏡 Hybrid working 💸 $170K–$180K + Super + Bonus A great opportunity to help shape the customer journeys behind some of Australia’s biggest live experiences. Lucy Bolan is managing the search. Get in touch for a confidential conversation or apply via the link ~ 🔗 in bio. 📧 lucy@newchaptertalent.com.au 📞 +61 416 153 144 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝑵𝒆𝒘 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 #MarketingJob #LifecycleMarketing #MarketingCareers #MelbourneJobs #NewChapterTalent

💬 MARKETING COLLECTIVE CLUB ~ What a lunch. Thank you, thank you, thank you! 🤩 Our latest Q&A with Amanda Connors MBA and Lucy was everything we'd hoped for. A genuinely open and interactive conversation about making the leap from CMO to CEO, with plenty of questions, opinions, stories and a few moments that had everyone thinking. A huge thank you to Amanda for being so generous with her time, sharing her experience so openly and giving us such an honest insight into her own journey from marketing leader to CEO. And, of course, thank you to everyone who joined us. Those who have been before and those who were new to attending. It's the people around the table who make these lunches what they are. We'll be taking a little break before the next one, but Marketing Collective Club will be back in October. And we're going to change things up a little... so watch this space. More to come, but for now, here's a little look at last Thursday's lunch. 💜 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘬𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘊𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘊𝘭𝘶𝘣 𝘪𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘊𝘔𝘖 | 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘬𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘭𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘭 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘬𝘦𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴 - 𝘦𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘦𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘰𝘺𝘦𝘥, 𝘧𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘰𝘳 𝘪𝘯-𝘣𝘦𝘵𝘸𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬. #NewChapterTalent #Networking #MarketingCollectiveClub #MarketingCareers

🐔 THE HEN HOUSE REPORT ~ It's been a busy couple of weeks for Sharon and Tracy since Lucy got back... They have reviewed 47 CVs, rejected 46 and eaten one. Their advice? Don't make your CV sound like everyone else's. "Results-driven team player with excellent communication skills" doesn't tell us much. ✔️ What did you actually achieve? ✔️ What changed because you were there? ✔️ What problem did you solve? Be specific. Give us something we can remember. Sharon has suggested adding "exceptional worm detection skills" to her CV. We're not sure that's quite the transferable skill she thinks it is. Happy Friday. 🐔 #NewChapterTalent #TheHenHouseReport #SharonAndTracy #Marketing

💬 BLOG ~ Your Career Is Not A Race... It’s very easy to open LinkedIn on a Monday morning (well, any morning really!) and feel like everyone else is somehow ahead. Someone has landed a new role. Someone has been promoted. Someone is celebrating a big career milestone. Meanwhile, you might still be looking for your next opportunity, waiting for that promotion or wondering what comes after your current contract. But LinkedIn only shows a very small part of the story. You don’t see the unanswered applications, the interviews that didn’t work out, the knockbacks or the months of uncertainty that may have come before that shiny new job announcement. Lucy has seen plenty of careers take unexpected turns. Sometimes they accelerate. Sometimes they stall. Sometimes a sideways step ends up being the best move someone could have made. There is no single career timeline. So, if you’re starting the week feeling like you’re falling behind, try not to measure your progress against somebody else’s. Focus on what you can move forward this week. Your next chapter doesn’t have to happen at the same pace as everyone else’s. And you never know where one conversation might lead. Read Lucy’s latest blog 👇 > newchaptertalent.com.au/your-career-is-not-a-race 🔗 in bio. #NewChapterTalent #MarketingCareers #MarketingJobs #MarketingAdvice #MarketingRecruitment

📣 NEWSLETTER ~ The August edition of The New Chapter Brief is out! It’s been a busy few weeks at New Chapter Talent, so there’s plenty to share. In this month’s edition: ✔️ Lucy’s back from Thailand & straight into a very busy recruitment market ✔️ CMO Chapters Podcast is back, with Episode 7 featuring Swati Jain ✔️ The latest marketing roles and some great marketers currently available ✔️ Two new blogs ✔️ The latest from the Marketing Collective Club ~ are you coming? ✔️ And, of course, a little Hen House Report from Sharon & Tracy ;) Plus plenty of insight into what we’re seeing across the marketing market right now. Have a read of the August edition of the New Chapter Brief👇 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝑵𝒆𝒘 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 #NewChapterTalent #MarketingRecruitment #MarketingCareers #MarketingLeadership

📢 NEW ROLE ~ B2B Marketing Executive wanted! We’re partnering with one of Australia’s leading residential building groups to find a newly created B2B Marketing Executive role. This is a broad, hands-on opportunity for a marketer with 2–4 years’ experience who wants to build their skills across digital, content, campaigns, lead generation, EDMs, websites, events and brand. Property, construction, manufacturing or B2B experience would be a bonus, but we’re really looking for someone curious, creative and keen to get stuck in. ✔️ Melbourne / Ballarat | Hybrid WFH ✔️ Ballarat 1–2 days per fortnight ✔️ Permanent, full-time ✔️ $88K–$90K Base + Super Interested? Lucy would love to hear from you. 📧 lucy@newchaptertalent.com.au 📞 +61 416 153 144 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝑵𝒆𝒘 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 Apply via the link or get in touch for a confidential chat ~ 🔗 in bio. #MarketingJobs #B2BMarketing #MarketingCareers #MelbourneJobs #NewChapterTalent

💡 INSIGHTS ~ There’s an interview question you probably aren’t preparing for. ❌ It’s not “tell me about yourself”. ❌ It’s not “what are your strengths?” ❌ And it’s not even really about your experience. It’s about what you think comes next. ✔️ Where is the industry heading? ✔️ What opportunities do you see? ✔️ What could the business be doing differently? Because when you’re interviewing for a senior marketing role, being able to talk about what you’ve done is only part of the conversation. Hiring managers also want to understand how you think. We’ve unpacked the question, why it matters and how to prepare for it in our latest blog. 👉 The Interview Question You Probably Aren’t Preparing For ~ 🔗 in bio. #NewChapterTalent #InterviewTip #InterviewQuestions #Blog #Insights #MarketingCareers

🎧 PODCAST ~ We are BACK!! And we have a ripper. Episode 7 has just dropped, and this week Lucy chats with Swati Jain, International Commercial Leader, about taking risks, moving countries, building a career beyond titles and why AI should be helping marketers do more, not simply replacing the grunt work. “I’m an accidental marketeer.” And what a career that accident has created. There’s plenty of career wisdom in this one, including a piece of advice we really loved: “Put your hand up for work that comes in the business.” 🎧 Catch the full episode NOW on the New Chapter Talent website ~ 🔗 in bio. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. [snippet - 59sec] [S3, EP7 full episode - 35min listen] #CMOChapters #MarketingLeadership #MarketingCareers #CMO

💬 LUNCH EVENT ~ JUST OVER ONE WEEK TO GO! It's one week until our next Marketing Collective Club lunch, and we'd love to fill the room. On Thursday 20 August, Lucy will be joined by Amanda Connors MBA, CEO of Ready Set, for a Q&A on making the leap from CMO to CEO. This is going to be a really good conversation. We'll be talking about what changes when you move from leading marketing to leading the whole business, the mindset shift, the challenges, the opportunities and what Amanda has learned along the way. And, as always, it's not just about the conversation on stage. It's about the people around the table too. Great food, good conversations and a room full of smart, interesting marketers who are generous with their ideas and experience. We've got some seats left, but there's still plenty of room for more. So, if you've been thinking "I really should get along to one of these", this is your nudge. 📅 Thursday 20 August 📍 The Cellar, The George on Collins 🎟️ Come join us ~ https://www.trybooking.com/DHZAB 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘬𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘊𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘊𝘭𝘶𝘣 𝘪𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘊𝘔𝘖 | 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘬𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘭𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘭 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘬𝘦𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴 - 𝘦𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘦𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘰𝘺𝘦𝘥, 𝘧𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘰𝘳 𝘪𝘯-𝘣𝘦𝘵𝘸𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬. #NewChapterTalent #Networking #MarketingCollectiveClub #MarketingCareers

📢 LUCY IS BACK ~ Well... that week flew by. Lucy is officially back after a well-earned week on the beach, feeling refreshed and (mostly) ready to go. We'll give her a day to swap beach mode for work mode, work through the inbox and remember what day it is. 😂 If you've been waiting to: ✔️ Chat about a new role ✔️ Fill a position on your team ✔️ Get some advice on the market ✔️ Or simply have a catch-up ...now's the time to get in touch. Responses might be a little slower than usual while she works through the holiday email mountain, but normal service will be back in full swing before you know it. One thing we probably won't be discussing? Cocktails on the beach... it's now a distant memory. 😉 Get in touch... 📧 lucy@newchaptertalent.com.au 📞 +61 416 153 144 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝑵𝒆𝒘 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 #MarketingJobs #MelbourneJobs #MarketingCareers #Hiring #NewChapterTalent

🔸 UPDATE ~ As many of you know, Lucy's been on the lookout for a Recruitment Resourcer to join New Chapter Talent. While she's been away, Sharon and Tracy kindly stepped in to keep the search moving. Early feedback? 🐔 Sharon has a habit of pecking at CVs she doesn't like. 🐔 Tracy thinks every candidate deserves a second chance. 🐔 Neither has quite mastered LinkedIn Recruiter. Darcy - the British Bulldog was invited to help too... ...but after being left in charge during Lucy's UK trip, she politely declined. She's apparently still recovering. So, despite their best efforts, the role is still very much open. Lucy will be back on Monday, coffee in hand, ready to resume the search for an actual human to join the team. Until then, Sharon and Tracy remain on probation. #NewChapterTalent #RecruitmentResourcer #OpenToApplications

👩🏼‍💼 EXEC TALENT ~ The best marketing leaders aren't usually scrolling job boards... They're busy leading teams, growing brands, fixing problems and delivering results. But that doesn't mean they're not open to the right opportunity. At New Chapter Talent, we're connected with senior marketing leaders who are ready for their next chapter. CMOs, Heads of Marketing, Marketing Directors and senior specialists who bring commercial thinking, strong leadership and plenty of experience to the table. If you're planning your next hire, there's a good chance we've already had the conversation. Get in touch with Lucy Bolan (next week) to chat about what you're looking for. 📧 lucy@newchaptertalent.com.au 📞 +61 416 153 144 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝑵𝒆𝒘 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 #MarketingLeadership #MarketingTalent #MarketingRecruitment #Hiring #NewChapterTalent

📢 JOBS ~ Luce might be away, but things definitely haven't slowed down at HQ. 👀 We've got some brilliant opportunities on the go across marketing and communications, including: ✔️ Marketing Coordinator – Paid Media & Client Services | $70k-$80k + super ✔️ Marketing Coordinator – Content, Creative + Social | $70k-$80k + super ✔️ Submissions & Marketing Manager | $120k + super If you've been thinking about your next move, now's a pretty good time. Apply via link in bio. Or get in touch for a confidential chat when Lucy is back after 10 August. 📧 lucy@newchaptertalent.com.au 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝑵𝒆𝒘 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 #MarketingJobs #MarketingCareers #Hiring #MelbourneJobs #NewChapterTalent

⭐️ GOOGLE REVIEWS ~ There are plenty of recruiters who can send a CV. The difference is taking the time to understand the role, the team, the culture and asking the questions that help everyone make the right decision. We're incredibly grateful for these recent Google reviews from clients Amy Maiden and Rita Simonetta. 💬 "A brilliant recruitment company. Top notch service and excellent outcomes. I'd work with Lucy again in a heartbeat!" 💬 "Lucy has consistently delivered carefully considered candidate shortlists that were not only well matched to the role requirements but also a genuine fit for our organisational culture." To both Amy and Rita, thank you for taking the time to share your experience. It means a lot to know that the care, honesty and attention we put into every search is making a difference. If you're looking for a recruitment partner who takes the time to get it right, we'd love to have a chat (after 10 August, since Luce is away this week! 😉). 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝑵𝒆𝒘 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 #NewChapterTalent #MarketingRecruitment #Recruitment #Hiring #MarketingCareers #ClientFeedback #GoogleReview #TalentPartner

💬 BLOG ~ One of the simplest interview tips we share with candidates is also one of the most overlooked. Bring a notepad. It might seem like a small thing, but arriving with a few thoughtful questions already written down demonstrates that you've taken the time to prepare. It also shows genuine interest in the opportunity and helps you stay focused during the conversation. The strongest candidates don't always stand out because they have the perfect answers. More often than not, it's the small details that leave a lasting impression. We've shared why this simple habit can make such a difference in our latest blog, along with practical interview advice that every marketing and sales professional can put into practice. 📖 Read the full blog here ~ 🔗 in bio. #InterviewTips #MarketingCareers #SalesCareers #CareerAdvice #Recruitment #NewChapterTalent

🚨 PSA ~ Tomorrow, Luce is officially clocking off for a well-earned break. After a wonderfully busy few months, she's swapping recruitment calls for beach walks, cocktails and (hopefully) putting that laptop away for a whole week. From 31 July to 7 August, she'll be embracing a proper digital detox, so she'll only be checking in for anything genuinely urgent. If you've been meaning to chat about hiring, your next career move, or a role you've got in mind, today is the day to get in touch. Otherwise, she'll be back on 10 August, refreshed, recharged and ready to help. Have the best break, Luce! 🌴☀️🍹 #HappyHolidays #NewChapterTalent

💜 HAPPY BIRTHDAY ~ Lucy Bolan! [📣 sound on] 💜 Always smiling. Always laughing. Always working. (Seriously... someone tell her to switch her laptop off. 😉) So today we're celebrating the superwoman behind New Chapter Talent. The recruiter, the podcast host, the networking queen, the biggest cheerleader for marketers, and the person who somehow still answers emails at ridiculous hours. The good news? Just two more sleeps until she's swapping recruitment for cocktails on the beach. Happy Birthday, Luce. We hope you have the best day. We love ya work. 🧡 #HappyBirthday #LucyBolan #MarketingRecruiter

📢 JOBS ~ Looking for your next chapter? We've got a great mix of opportunities across Melbourne right now. ✔️ Submissions & Marketing Manager | $110-$120k + super ✔️ Senior Lifestyle Marketing Manager | $150k-$175k + super + bonus ✔️ Marketing Campaigns Manager | $120k + super + salary sacrifice ✔️ Solutions Engineer (Salesforce Marketing Cloud) | $165k-$185k + super ✔️ Marketing Coordinator | Paid Media & Client Services | $70k-$80k + super ✔️ Marketing Coordinator | Content, Creative & Social | $70k-$80k + super If one of these has your name on it, we'd love to hear from you. Head to our website to learn more and apply, or get in touch with Lucy Bolan for a confidential chat. 📧 lucy@newchaptertalent.com.au 📞 +61 416 153 144 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝑵𝒆𝒘 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 #MarketingJobs #MelbourneJobs #MarketingCareers #Hiring #NewChapterTalent

The new financial year is well underway, but before we got stuck into another busy year, we took a moment to celebrate the last one. Thanks to Lucy for taking us out for dinner at Coda. Great food, plenty of laughs, and a chance to reflect on what has been an incredible 12 months for New Chapter Talent. And in case you don't know who's behind the scenes at New Chapter Talent... 🔸 Lucy ~ Superwoman and Founder of New Chapter Talent. 🔸 Annie ~ Marketing Manager and the one making all the marketing magic happen behind the scenes. 🔸 Avril ~ Mailchimp wizard. If it lands in your inbox looking polished, she's definitely had something to do with it. 🔸 Matthew ~ The editing genius behind CMO Chapters Podcast, currently fine-tuning podcast episodes from the UK (and missing out on dinner!). Here's to another year of connecting great marketers with great businesses, supporting our clients and candidates, and having a bit of fun along the way. 🥂 Happy Monday!! #NewChapterTalent #NewStart #NewTalent #NewChapter #MarketingJobs #MarketingRecruitment #EOFY

📢 HIRING ~ Marketing Coordinators x2 | AXS | Melbourne You might not know the @axs_anz name yet... But chances are you've come across them. AXS is the ticketing partner behind some of the world's biggest venues, festivals and sporting events. Now they're growing their Melbourne marketing team, and we're proud to be partnering with them to recruit two fantastic opportunities. 🔸 Marketing Coordinator - Paid Media & Client Services 🔸 Marketing Coordinator - Content, Creative & Social If you're early in your marketing career and looking for the chance to work with a global entertainment brand, these are brilliant opportunities to build your experience across digital marketing, campaigns, content and live events. You'll be joining a business that works with more than 1,300 of the world's leading sports and entertainment brands, while being part of a local Melbourne team. To find out more or apply, head to the New Chapter Talent website or get in touch with Lucy for a confidential chat. 📧 lucy@newchaptertalent.com.au 📞 +61 416 153 144 🔗 in bio. 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝑵𝒆𝒘 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 Know someone who'd be perfect? Feel free to tag them below or share this post. #MarketingJobs #MarketingCareers #MelbourneJobs #MarketingRecruitment #NewChapterTalent

💬 MCC LUNCH ~ What does it really take to move from CMO to CEO? It's a question many senior marketers have asked at some point in their career, and on Thursday 20 August, Lucy is sitting down with Amanda Connors MBA to find out. Recently appointed CEO of Ready Set, Amanda has built a career leading brands, driving commercial growth and creating meaningful impact. Now she'll share what the transition to CEO has really looked like, the opportunities, the challenges, and the lessons she's learned along the way. This won't be a presentation. It'll be an open Q&A, giving you the chance to ask your own questions and hear firsthand what it takes to make the leap from marketing leader to business leader. If you're a senior marketer, aspiring executive or simply curious about where a marketing career can take you, we'd love to see you there. 📅 Thursday 20 August | 12noon - 2pm 📍 The Cellar, The George on Collins 🎟️ Tickets are available now We'd love to have you join the conversation. 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘬𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘊𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘊𝘭𝘶𝘣 𝘪𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘊𝘔𝘖 | 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘬𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘭𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘭 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘬𝘦𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴 - 𝘦𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘦𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘰𝘺𝘦𝘥, 𝘧𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘰𝘳 𝘪𝘯-𝘣𝘦𝘵𝘸𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬. 𝘛𝘰 𝘫𝘰𝘪𝘯 ~ 🔗 in bio. #NewChapterTalent #Networking #MarketingCollectiveClub #MarketingCareers

📢 NEW ROLE ~ Submissions & Marketing Manager | Melbourne or Sydney Not all marketing roles are about campaigns. Some are about helping a business win. We're partnering with a leading national architecture and design practice to find an experienced Submissions & Marketing Manager to shape how major projects are pursued across Australia. This is a rare opportunity to build the submissions function from the ground up. You'll create best practice processes, develop a national asset library, influence strategic go/no-go decisions and work with senior leaders across the business. If you've led bids, tenders or submissions within architecture, engineering, construction, property or the broader built environment, we'd love to hear from you. For a confidential chat, contact Lucy Bolan, or head to the New Chapter Talent website to learn more and apply. 📧 lucy@newchaptertalent.com.au 📞 +61 416 153 144 🔗 in bio. 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝑵𝒆𝒘 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 Know someone who's looking? Feel free to share this post with them. #MarketingJobs #MarketingCareers #MelbourneJobs #MarketingRecruitment #NewChapterTalent

🎙️ Missing CMO Chapters Podcast? While we're getting ready for the second half of Season 3, we thought we'd revisit a snippet from Episode 1 with Gabrielle Dolan. If you've got a job interview coming up, this one's worth remembering. 𝗗𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝘀𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. 𝗧𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗮 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆. Stories help bring your experience to life. They show how you think, the impact you've made, and, most importantly, they make you memorable. It's a simple shift that can make a real difference. If you haven't caught up on Season 3 yet, here's who's joined Lucy so far: 🎧 Episode 1 – Gabrielle Dolan 🎧 Episode 2 – Jarrod Purchase 🎧 Episode 3 – Mohit Bhargava 🎧 Episode 4 – Libby Hodgson 🎧 Episode 5 – Penny Elmslie 🎧 Episode 6 – Alicia Rieniets Season 3 returns soon. In the meantime, we'd love to know... which episode has been your favourite so far? If you haven't had a listen yet, jump on our website ~ 🔗 in bio. #CMOChapters #MarketingLeadership #Storytelling #LeadershipSkills #CareerGrowth #Podcast #CMO #NewChapterTalent

🗞️ INSIGHTS ~ Interesting read from Anthony Lam (Founder & Managing Director of Punchy Studio), writing for Content Marketing Magazine. His argument isn’t that social media has stopped working. It’s that we’ve become too reliant on it to solve communication challenges it was never designed to solve. “Distribution and communication are not the same thing.” It’s a timely reminder that reach, likes and impressions don’t always tell the whole story. Sometimes the right channel isn’t social at all. It depends on what you’re trying to achieve. Well worth a read if you’re reviewing your content strategy or marketing mix. 👉 Full article here ~ marketingmag.com.au/featured/have-content-marketers-reached-peak-social/ Do you agree? Has social become the default answer to every communication challenge? #IndustryInsights #NewChapterTalent #MarketingRecruitment #MarketingCareers #MarketingJobs

🚨 LOOKING FOR A NEW MARKETING ROLE? Lucy Bolan has just launched several fantastic opportunities across Melbourne, from Marketing Coordinator through to General Manager of Marketing. Current opportunities include: ⭐ General Manager of Marketing | $260K-$300K package ⭐ Senior Lifecycle Marketing Manager | $150K-$175K + bonus ⭐ Marketing Campaigns Manager | $115K-$120K + super + salary sacrifice ⭐ Solutions Engineer - Salesforce Marketing Cloud | $165K-$185K + super ⭐ Marketing Coordinator - Paid Media & Client Services | $70K-$85K + super ⭐ Marketing Coordinator | Live Entertainment | $70K-$80K + super Whether you're ready to step into executive leadership, specialise in CRM or Salesforce Marketing Cloud, or you're looking for your next move as a Marketing Coordinator, there's something here worth exploring. As always, every conversation with Lucy is completely confidential. If one of these roles catches your eye, or you'd simply like to find out more, she'd love to hear from you. 📩 Get in touch with Lucy or visit the New Chapter Talent website to learn more and apply. 📧 lucy@newchaptertalent.com.au 📞 +61 416 153 144 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝑵𝒆𝒘 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 Know someone who's looking? Feel free to share this post with them. #MarketingJobs #MarketingCareers #MelbourneJobs #MarketingRecruitment #NewChapterTalent

📬 JULY NEWSLETTER ~ A new financial year is underway, and it's already shaping up to be a busy one. The market has certainly picked up for us, we're partnering with some fantastic clients, and we've got some brilliant marketing opportunities on the go. This month's newsletter includes: ✔️ Our new partnership with Vivid Recruitment ✔️ An exclusive discount for the AI Marketing Accelerator with Catherine & Stephen Toms ✔️ A reminder that CMO Chapters Podcast returns on 12 August (plus six fantastic episodes to catch up on in the meantime!) ✔️ Details of our next Marketing Collective Club lunch with Amanda Connors, MBA, where we'll be talking about the journey from CMO to CEO ✔️ And a little note from Lucy before she heads off for a well-earned break at the end of the month. 🌴🍹 Whether you're hiring, considering your next move, or simply keeping up with what's happening in the marketing community, we'd love for you to have a read. 🔗 in bio. 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝑵𝒆𝒘 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 #MarketingCommunity #MarketingCareers #MarketingEvents #Networking #MarketingTalent #NewChapterTalent

⭐ CLIENT LOVE ~ One of the best parts of what we do is hearing how our clients experience working with us. This recent Google review really made our day. "What really sets Lucy apart is her willingness to ask the tough questions... Lucy never shied away from the conversations that matter most." Recruitment isn't about sending CVs and hoping for the best. It's about taking the time to understand the role, the team, the culture and what success really looks like. Sometimes that means asking the questions others don't. Sometimes it means challenging a brief. And sometimes it means waiting for the right person instead of the quickest placement. When we get that right, everyone wins. A huge thank you to Rita for taking the time to share such thoughtful feedback. We genuinely appreciate the trust you've placed in us and loved partnering with you on your recruitment journey. If you're building your marketing team and want a recruitment partner who takes the time to truly understand your business, we'd love to have a conversation. 📩 lucy@newchaptertalent.com.au 📞 +61 416 153 144 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝑵𝒆𝒘 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 #GoogleReview #ClientFeedback #MarketingRecruitment #Recruitment #Hiring #MarketingJobs #NewChapterTalent

📣 SAVE THE DATE ~ Our next Marketing Collective Club lunch is locked in, and we're excited to share our next guest. On Thursday, 20 August, Lucy will sit down with Amanda Connors MBA, recently appointed CEO of Ready Set, for an honest Q&A on a topic that's sure to resonate with senior marketers. > From CMO to CEO. What does it really take to make the move from leading a marketing function to leading an entire organisation? Amanda brings a compelling combination of commercial leadership and purpose-driven thinking. Throughout her career, she's driven growth, built high-performing teams and forged partnerships at scale. Now, she's stepping into an exciting new chapter as CEO of Ready Set. Together, Lucy and Amanda will explore the transition from CMO to CEO, the opportunities and challenges it entails, and the lessons Amanda has learned along the way. If you've ever wondered what comes next after the CMO seat, this is a conversation you won't want to miss. 📅 Thursday 20 August 📍 The Cellar, The George on Collins 🎟️ Tickets are now available via MCC group page. We'd love to see you there. 💜 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘬𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘊𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘊𝘭𝘶𝘣 𝘪𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘊𝘔𝘖 | 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘬𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘭𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘭 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘬𝘦𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴 - 𝘦𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘦𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘰𝘺𝘦𝘥, 𝘧𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘰𝘳 𝘪𝘯-𝘣𝘦𝘵𝘸𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬. 𝘛𝘰 𝘫𝘰𝘪𝘯 ~ 🔗 in bio #NewChapterTalent #Networking #MarketingCollectiveClub #MarketingCareers

📣 JOBS OF THE WEEK ~ Looking for your next move? We've got a great mix of opportunities across marketing, leadership and customer engagement. Whether you're ready to step into an executive role or looking for your next specialist marketing position, there's plenty happening. Current opportunities include: ✔️ General Manager Marketing | $300k package + 15% bonus ✔️ Senior Lifestyle Marketing Manager | $150k-$175k + super + bonus ✔️ Marketing Campaigns Manager | $120k + super + salary sacrifice ✔️ Solutions Engineer (Salesforce Marketing Cloud) | $165k-$185k + super ✔️ Marketing Coordinator | Paid Media & Client Services | $70k-$80k + super ✔️ Marketing Coordinator | Content, Creative & Social | $70k-$80k + super If one of these roles sounds like your next chapter, head to our website to learn more and apply. Not quite the right fit, but curious? Give Lucy a call for a confidential chat. Sometimes the best opportunities aren't advertised yet. 🔗 Browse all current opportunities via the link in our bio. #MarketingJobs #MarketingCareers #MarketingRecruitment #MarketingLeadership #NewChapterTalent

🤖 AI ~ Curious about AI but not sure where to start? Or already using it and want to get a whole lot better? The AI Marketing Accelerator with Catherine and Stephen Toms is one of the most practical AI courses we've come across for marketers. When you enrol, you don't have to wait for the next live intake. You'll get immediate access to the recordings from the most recent cohort, so you can start learning straight away. The next live intake kicks off on 21 July, where you'll build your skills, ask questions and learn alongside other marketers. Even better, we've partnered with AI Growth Academy to offer the New Chapter Talent community an exclusive discount. 🌟 🎟️ Grab your discount code from our website ~ newchaptertalent.com.au/ai-marketing-accelerator-course AI isn't replacing great marketers. It's helping great marketers work smarter. If you've been meaning to build your confidence with AI, this is a brilliant place to start. #NewChapterTalent #DiscountCode #MarketingCareers #ArtificalIntelligence #EmotionalIntelligence

📣 NEW ROLE ~ Marketing Coordinator | Content, Creative & Social If your camera roll is full of content ideas, you know your way around Instagram, TikTok and Reels, and you'd rather be at a concert than sitting behind a desk... keep reading. We're partnering with one of the world's leading live entertainment and ticketing organisations to find a Marketing Coordinator - Content, Creative & Social. This is your chance to create content that brings some of Australia's biggest sport, music and entertainment events to life, building engaged fan communities and helping connect audiences with the artists, teams and experiences they love. A few highlights: ✔️ Create content for major concerts, festivals and sporting events ✔️ Capture behind-the-scenes moments at live events ✔️ Manage and grow social communities across multiple platforms ✔️ Work with promoters, venues and leading entertainment brands ✔️ Opportunities to travel across ANZ ✔️ $70-$80K Base + Super If you've got 2-4 years' experience in social media, content or creative marketing, love telling stories and thrive in fast-paced environments, we'd love to hear from you. For a confidential conversation, contact Lucy Bolan. 📧 lucy@newchaptertalent.com.au 📞 +61 416 153 144 Or head to the link to view the full position description and apply ~ 🔗 in bio. 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝑵𝒆𝒘 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 #MarketingJobs #ContentMarketing #SocialMediaJobs #ContentCreator #MarketingCoordinator #EntertainmentMarketing #NewChapterTalent

📣 NEW ROLE ~ Marketing Coordinator | Paid Media & Client Services Love live events? Know your way around Meta and Google Ads? This could be right up your alley. We're partnering with one of the world's leading live entertainment and ticketing organisations to find a Marketing Coordinator - Paid Media & Client Services. You'll work across an incredible portfolio of sport, music and entertainment events, helping deliver digital campaigns that connect fans with the artists, teams and experiences they love. A few highlights: ✔️ Work on major concerts, sporting events and festivals ✔️ Manage paid media campaigns across Meta, Google, TikTok and more ✔️ Use data and insights to drive ticket sales and campaign performance ✔️ Opportunities to travel across ANZ to support live events ✔️ $70-$80K Base + Super If you've got 2-4 years' experience in digital marketing or paid media and you're looking for a role where no two days are the same, we'd love to hear from you. For a confidential conversation, contact Lucy Bolan. 📧 lucy@newchaptertalent.com.au 📞 +61 416 153 144 Or head to the link to view the full position description and apply ~ 🔗 in bio. 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝑵𝒆𝒘 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 #MarketingJobs #PaidMedia #DigitalMarketing #MarketingCoordinator #EntertainmentMarketing #MarketingCareers #NewChapterTalent

🎧 PODCAST ~ Reinvention isn't a one-off event. It's a skill. And according to Alicia Rieniets, it's one of the most important skills a marketer can develop. In the latest episode of CMO Chapters Podcast, Lucy sits down with Alicia, one of Australia's most experienced marketing and digital leaders, whose career spans brands including Ford Motor Company, Australia Post, UniSuper and Bupa. Alicia shares why the marketers who thrive aren't necessarily the ones doing more. They're the ones willing to challenge what they've always done, let go of what no longer works, and continuously reinvent themselves. One of the themes we kept coming back to was the idea that change, on its own, isn't enough. 💡 “Reinvention without revenue is just rebranding.” Alicia shares practical examples of how she's helped businesses transform, why commercial thinking matters more than ever, and how marketers can navigate the constant pace of change without losing sight of what matters. The conversation also dives into AI, trust, brand building, leadership, career growth, and why reinvention starts with you before it can happen anywhere else. If you've ever felt like you're navigating a hot bubble bath of change, this episode is well worth a listen. 🎙️ Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. And jump on our website for the full episode ~ 🔗 in bio. PS. We're taking a short mid-season break and will be back on 12 August. The first half of Season 3 has been extraordinary, and trust us when we say the second half is shaping up to be just as good! #CMOChapters #MarketingLeadership #MarketingCareers #CMO #NewChapterTalent #Leadership

📣 NEW ROLE ~ General Manager Marketing 🤩 Some roles don't come around very often. This is one of them. We're partnering with one of Australia's leading integrated hospitality and entertainment destinations to find their next General Manager Marketing. Reporting directly to the CMO, you'll lead the marketing agenda for a large, customer-led business, shaping strategy, leading an exceptional team and influencing commercial outcomes at the highest level. A few highlights: ✔️ Up to $300K package + 15% bonus ✔️ Executive leadership role ✔️ Lead a large, high-performing marketing team ✔️ Drive marketing strategy across multiple brands and business units ✔️ Melbourne CBD with hybrid flexibility If you've built your career leading large-scale marketing functions and you're ready for a role with real influence, this is well worth a look. For a confidential conversation, contact Lucy Bolan. 📧 lucy@newchaptertalent.com.au 📞 +61 416 153 144 Or head to the link in bio to view the full position description and apply... 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝑵𝒆𝒘 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 #MarketingJobs #MarketingLeadership #MarketingCareers #MarketingRecruitment #NewChapterTalent

💡 RESOURCES ~ Looking for your next great marketing podcast? A course that's actually worth your time? A book that might change how you think about your career? We've pulled together a growing collection of resources for marketers inside the Resources section on our website. You'll find: ✔️ Podcasts we're listening to ✔️ Books we keep recommending ✔️ Courses we've rated highly ✔️ Marketing communities worth knowing about ✔️ Career and recruitment insights It's the kind of list we'd share with a candidate preparing for their next move, a marketing leader building their team, or a mate looking for a recommendation. If you haven't explored it yet, it's worth a look. 👀 Take a peek via the Resources tab on our website ~ newchaptertalent.com.au 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝑵𝒆𝒘 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 #newchaptertalent #marketingrecruitment #marketingresources #marketingcareers #marketingcommunity

💬 BLOG ~ Over the past few weeks, Lucy has been speaking with candidates who have made it to final-stage interviews but ultimately missed out on the role. One thing keeps coming up. They can talk confidently about their successes. → The revenue growth. → The brand launches. → The team leadership. → The commercial wins. But ask them about a failure, and the answer often becomes much harder. The reality is that most hiring managers aren't expecting a perfect career history. They're trying to understand how someone responds when things don't go to plan. → Did they recognise the issue? → Did they take accountability? → What did they learn? → How did they adapt? Because resilience and self-awareness are often far more telling than a list of achievements. Lucy has unpacked this further in a recent blog, including why this question appears so often in interviews and what hiring managers are actually looking for when they ask it. Read more here ~ 🔗 in bio. 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝑵𝒆𝒘 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 #NewChapterTalent #InterviewTips #MarketingRecruitment #HiringAdvice #Leadership

📣 JOBS OF THE WEEK ~ A handful of exciting opportunities have landed on our desk recently across marketing leadership, customer communications, CRM, data & insights, and business development. Current opportunities include: ✔️ Coordinator Marketing | Ballarat | $145k package ✔️ Business Development Manager | $110-120k + super + comms ✔️ Customer Communications Coordinator | $70-75k + super ✔️ SFMC Specialist / Lead | $110-120k + super ✔️ Data & Insights Manager | $120-130k + super ✔️ Customer B2C Comms Lead (Contract) | $100-110k + super (FTE) From purpose-led organisations to major live events businesses, there are some brilliant opportunities on offer right now. Whether you're actively looking or simply curious about what's happening in the market, have a scroll through the carousel. If something catches your eye, Lucy would love to have a confidential chat. 📧 lucy@newchaptertalent.com.au 📞 +61 416 153 144 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝑵𝒆𝒘 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 #MarketingJobs #MarketingCareers #MarketingLeadership #MarketingRecruitment #NewChapterTalent

🤩 GOOGLE REVIEW ~ Finding the right role is important. Finding the right business is what really makes the difference. We're incredibly grateful to Tania for taking the time to share her experience: "𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙤𝙙 𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙢𝙤𝙨𝙩 𝙬𝙖𝙨 𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙜𝙚𝙣𝙪𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙞𝙩𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙛𝙞𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙟𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙧𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙧𝙤𝙡𝙚, 𝙗𝙪𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙧𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙗𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 — 𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙩𝙧𝙪𝙡𝙮 𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙜𝙣𝙚𝙙 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙢𝙮 𝙫𝙖𝙡𝙪𝙚𝙨, 𝙖𝙨𝙥𝙞𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙡𝙤𝙣𝙜-𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙢 𝙙𝙞𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣." At New Chapter Talent, we know that a career move is about more than a job title. It's about finding a place where people can do their best work and build the career they want. Thank you, Tania, for trusting us to be part of your journey. We can't wait to see what comes next. 💛 Need career advice? Contact Lucy... 📩 lucy@newchaptertalent.com.au 📞 +61 416 153 144 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝑵𝒆𝒘 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 #CandidateReview #MarketingCareers #MarketingRecruitment #NewChapterTalent #CandidateExperience

🤩 What an afternoon! Last week's Marketing Collective Club lunch brought together a packed room of marketers, leaders and industry professionals for an honest conversation on future-proofing your marketing career with Lucy and the fabulous Emma Graham. A few themes stood out: 💡 Know your point of difference. 💡 Be proactive with your career. 💡 Stay agile and adaptable. 💡 Don't forget to tell your own story. We also had some fantastic discussions around leadership, AI and the parts of marketing that remain uniquely human. A huge thank you to Emma and to everyone who contributed so openly to the conversation. The real magic of these lunches is always the people in the room, and this one was no exception. If you enjoyed Emma's insights and would like to dive deeper, she's also hosting a **free webinar on 3 July** to help marketers gain greater clarity and confidence in their careers. We'll be taking a little winter hiatus and skipping July, but we'll be back in August. 📅 Keep Thursday 20 August free. More details coming soon. 💜 #NewChapterTalent #Networking #MarketingCollectiveClub #MarketingCareers

⭐️ AVAILABLE TALENT ~ We're currently partnering with some brilliant marketers who are ready for their next chapter. Senior Growth Marketing Manager | Melbourne | Seeking $170k + Super ✔️ B2B SaaS growth specialist with 12 years' experience across APAC and North America. Head of Brand & Marketing | Melbourne | Seeking $190k + Super ✔️ Commercial brand leader across retail, FMCG and ecommerce. Digital Marketing Manager | Melbourne | Seeking $130k + Super ✔️ Performance marketing expert with deep paid media and ecommerce experience. CRM & Lifecycle Marketing Manager | Sydney | Seeking $145k + Super ✔️ Customer retention and loyalty specialist with a passion for lifecycle growth. Product Marketing Manager | Melbourne | Seeking $155k + Super ✔️ Strategic product marketer with strong SaaS and go-to-market expertise. Marketing Director | Melbourne | Seeking $220k + Super ✔️ Senior marketing executive with 15+ years' experience leading high-performing teams. If one of these awesome humans sounds like the missing piece in your team, get in touch with Lucy for a confidential chat. 📧 lucy@newchaptertalent.com.au 📞 +61 416 153 144 Sometimes the best talent isn't actively applying. They're simply waiting for the right opportunity. 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝑵𝒆𝒘 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 #MarketingTalent #MarketingRecruitment #Hiring #NewChapterTalent #MelbourneJobs #SydneyJobs

🎧 PODCAST ~ CMO Chapters Podcast Season 3 continues, and this snippet with Penny Elmslie is a reminder that the best leaders don't measure success by their own titles. They measure it by the people they've helped along the way. This season, we're unpacking the moments that shape great marketing careers, and this conversation with Penny is full of them. From helping scale Xero from challenger brand to global success, to now leading marketing at one of Australia's fastest-growing AI businesses, she's seen just about every chapter a marketer can experience. But this clip goes somewhere a little different. 💡 "That's probably my biggest, proudest legacy actually... giving people an opportunity to go on and do amazing things." It's easy to think the road to CMO is all about campaigns, growth targets and commercial wins. Penny's perspective is that the real impact often comes from backing people, spotting potential and having those conversations that give someone the confidence to take the next step. A great reminder that the leaders we remember are usually the ones who believed in us before we believed in ourselves. 🎧 Catch the full episode of CMO Chapters with Penny Elmslie on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and of course, our website! 🔗 in bio. [snippet - 54sec] [S3,EP5 full episode - 42min listen] #CMOChapters #MarketingLeadership #Leadership #MarketingCareers #CMO Lucy Bolan

📢 HIRING ~ Coordinator, Marketing (Marketing Manager level) New Chapter Talent is partnering with the City of Ballarat to find a marketing leader to drive the destination marketing strategy for one of Victoria's most exciting regional centres. This is a rare opportunity to lead a high-performing team, deliver major campaigns and help shape the future of tourism across Ballarat and the wider Midwest Victoria region. What makes this role stand out: ✔ Marketing Manager-level leadership opportunity ✔ Lead destination, tourism and visitor campaigns ✔ Big budgets and genuine commercial impact ✔ Hybrid working | 3 days Ballarat, 2 days WFH ✔ $145,500 package (incl. super) Perfect for an experienced Marketing Manager, Brand Manager or Destination Marketing professional looking for a role that blends strategy, leadership and hands-on delivery. For the full position description or a confidential conversation, connect with Lucy or visit the New Chapter website ~ 🔗 in bio. 📩 lucy@newchaptertalent.com.au 📞 +61 416 153 144 Know someone who would be a great fit? Feel free to share. 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝑵𝒆𝒘 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 #NewChapterTalent #MarketingRecruitment #MarketingCareers #MarketingJobs #Hiring

🗞️ NEWSLETTER ~ The June edition of the New Chapter Talent newsletter has landed. This month has been a big one, with plenty happening across the marketing community and even more brewing behind the scenes. Inside this edition, you'll find: → A note from Lucy as we head into the new financial year → Our Marketing Collective Lunch with Emma Graham → A sneak peek at S03, E05 featuring the fabulous Penny Elmslie → A little celebration as we mark our 130th placement → Current marketing opportunities → Available talent ready for their next chapter → Fresh blogs, market insights and career advice for marketers Whether you're hiring, looking for your next role, growing your network or simply keeping a finger on the pulse of the marketing market, there's something in here for you. Happy reading! 🔗 in bio. 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝑵𝒆𝒘 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 #MarketingCommunity #MarketingCareers #MarketingEvents #Networking #MarketingTalent #NewChapterTalent

💬 BLOG ~ The best career opportunities rarely come from sitting behind a screen. After more than 20 years in marketing recruitment, Lucy has seen some of the best hires, introductions and career moves start with a simple conversation. → Not because someone was job hunting. → Not because a role was available. → Just because they showed up. In her latest blog, Lucy shares why she believes networking is one of the smartest investments marketers can make, why community matters more than ever in a changing market, and rounds up some of the best marketing and industry events happening across June and July. Have a read ~ 🔗 in bio. 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝑵𝒆𝒘 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 #CareerTips #Networking #MarketingCareers #NewChapterTalent #StandOut #Events

📢 NEW ROLE ~ Hot off the press... we are looking for a Business Development Manager who loves winning new business and building lasting relationships! We're partnering with a purpose-led organisation looking for a BDM to drive commercial growth across its Packaging and Assembly services in Melbourne's southeast. This is a chance to combine strong sales skills with real social impact, helping create meaningful employment opportunities for people living with disabilities. ✔️ B2B business development ✔️ Purpose-driven organisation ✔️ Autonomy and growth ✔️ Melbourne southeast Ready for a role where your work makes a difference? Read the full job description and apply via the link ~ https://lnkd.in/gd_W9Kuk Or contact Lucy for a confidential discussion... 📩 lucy@newchaptertalent.com.au 📞 +61 416 153 144 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝑵𝒆𝒘 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 #NewChapterTalent #MarketingRecruitment #MarketingCareers #MarketingJobs #Hiring

📢 DON'T FORGET ~ To secure your ticket for our next Marketing Collective Club lunch on Thursday, 18 June. This is shaping up to be a brilliant conversation between Lucy and @emmagrahamcareercoach as they unpack how marketers can future-proof their careers in a market that's constantly evolving. Whether you're actively exploring your next move, thinking about where your career is heading, or simply looking to stay ahead of the curve, there will be plenty of practical insights, honest discussion and real-world advice to take away. As a Career Coach and former marketing recruiter, Emma has helped countless marketers navigate career transitions, build confidence and make more informed decisions about their next chapter. Add great food, good company and a room full of fellow marketers, and you've got all the ingredients for a valuable afternoon. ⏰ 12noon-2pm 📆 Thursday, 18 June 2026 📍 The George on Collins (The Den) 🎟️ Tickets are limited, so make sure you've secured your spot. We'd love to see you there. 💜 The Marketing Collective Club is for CMO | Heads of Marketing level Marketers - either employed, fractional or in-between work. To join ~ 🔗 in bio (tickets via this link, too) #NewChapterTalent #Networking #MarketingCollectiveClub #MarketingCareers

💜 LONG WEEKEND VIBES 💜 Ahhh, the King's Birthday long weekend. A chance to slow the pace, switch off the laptop and enjoy a little extra breathing room before the second half of the year rolls on. Whether you're curled up under a blanket for a movie marathon, parked by the fire with a good book, catching up with friends and family, or rugged up exploring everything winter has to offer, we hope you make the most of the extra day. Sometimes the best thing you can do for your career, your creativity and your wellbeing is simply take a break. Enjoy the long weekend, recharge the batteries, and we'll see you back on Tuesday. #LongWeekend #WinterVibes #WorkLifeBalance #MarketingCommunity #NewChapterTalent

📣 JOB ALERT ~ Customer Communications Lead | 6 Month FTC Lucy is partnering with one of Australia's leading live entertainment destinations to find a Customer Communications Lead. This role will play a key part in delivering customer communications during a major customer transformation project, supporting the rollout of a new ticketing platform. Perfect for a customer-first communications specialist who can turn complex change into clear, engaging customer experiences. 🎟️ Experience in ticketing, entertainment, sport, travel, retail, utilities, or other large-scale B2C communication environments is highly regarded! 📍 Melbourne-based ⏳ 6 Month FTC 💵 $100K - $110K + Super (pro rata) If this sounds like you, or someone in your network, Luce would love to hear from you. 💜 📧 lucy@newchaptertalent.com.au 📞 +61 416 153 144 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝑵𝒆𝒘 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 #NewChapterTalent #MarketingRecruitment #MarketingCareers #MarketingJobs #Hiring

🎧 PODCAST ~ It's out!! CMO Chapters Podcast Season 3 continues today with Libby Hodgson, CMO at UNICEF Australia. From navigating leadership challenges to embracing AI, this episode is packed with honest reflections on what it really takes to build a long-term career in marketing. Libby’s career has spanned financial services, purpose-led organisations, digital transformation and executive leadership, and throughout the conversation with Lucy, one theme comes through clearly: The marketers who stay curious, adaptable and people-focused are the ones who continue to grow. 💡 In this episode snippet, Libby talks about stepping stones of experience... Early in your career, it’s often about execution and delivery. But as you grow, strategic thinking, financial literacy, communication and stakeholder management become just as important. And in a world increasingly shaped by AI, the human side of marketing matters more than ever. Confidence. Emotional intelligence. Critical thinking. Curiosity. Those are the skills that will continue to stand out. 🎧 Catch the full episode NOW on the New Chapter Talent website ~ 🔗 in bio. [snippet - 45 sec] [EP4 full episode - 36 min listen] #CMOChapters #MarketingLeadership #CareerGrowth #CMO #MarketingCareers #NewChapterTalent

💬 BLOG ~ One thing we’ve been talking about here at HQ is the importance of honesty during the hiring process. Too often, businesses try to soften the reality of a role because they’re worried about putting candidates off. But experienced marketers usually aren’t scared of challenges. They understand businesses go through change. Teams need rebuilding. Stakeholder alignment can be messy. Pressure exists. What frustrates people is walking into a role and realising the reality is completely different to what was communicated during interviews. → If the role needs transformation work - say it. → If the business is under pressure - say it. → If the team needs rebuilding - say it. Transparency builds trust early, and trust is often what creates long-term hires. Lucy has unpacked this further in a recent blog, particularly why honesty tends to attract better-fit marketing talent, not scare it away. Read more here ~ 🔗 in bio. 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝑵𝒆𝒘 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 #NewChapterTalent #MarketingRecruitment #Hiring #ClientAdvice #MarketingCareers

💬 TESTIMONIAL ~ There’s a lot that goes into changing jobs. Excitement, uncertainty, plenty of questions, and usually a few sleepless nights thrown in, too. That’s why clear communication, honesty and keeping people informed matter so much throughout the process. A big thank you to George for the kind words following his recent placement via New Chapter Talent. “𝘓𝘶𝘤𝘺 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘧𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘤 𝘵𝘰 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘪𝘯 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘦 𝘴𝘦𝘤𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘮𝘺 𝘯𝘦𝘸 𝘳𝘰𝘭𝘦. 𝘚𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘣𝘭𝘺 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘱𝘧𝘶𝘭, 𝘪𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘳𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴, 𝘢𝘭𝘸𝘢𝘺𝘴 𝘬𝘦𝘦𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘦 𝘸𝘦𝘭𝘭 𝘶𝘱𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘥. 𝘏𝘦𝘳 𝘤𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘳 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘶𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵 𝘮𝘢𝘥𝘦 𝘢 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭 𝘥𝘪𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘐 𝘢𝘭𝘸𝘢𝘺𝘴 𝘧𝘦𝘭𝘵 𝘴𝘩𝘦 𝘩𝘢𝘥 𝘮𝘺 𝘣𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘵 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘵. 𝘐 𝘸𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥𝘯’𝘵 𝘩𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘥 𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘰 𝘢𝘯𝘺𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘢 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘧𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘥𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘳𝘶𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘳.” We’re really proud to partner with great people and businesses, helping make the recruitment process feel a little more human along the way. Need help with your next career move? Contact Lucy Bolan for a confidential chat. 📩 lucy@newchaptertalent.com.au 📞 +61 416 153 144 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝑵𝒆𝒘 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 #MarketingRecruitment #NewChapterTalent #CandidateExperience #MarketingCareers #Recruitment

💬 MARKETING COLLECTIVE CLUB LUNCH ~ Have you got your ticket yet? We’re looking forward to welcoming the Marketing Collective Club on **Thursday 18 June** for an open, practical Q&A with Lucy and Emma Graham on future-proofing your marketing career. It’s a chance to step back from the day-to-day and talk honestly about direction, confidence and what comes next in a marketing career that doesn’t stand still for long. If you’re thinking about it, now’s a good time to secure your spot! ⏰ 12noon - 2pm 📆 Thursday, 18 June 2026 📍 The Den, The George on Collins, 162-168 Collins Street, Melbourne Tickets are now live via the New Chapter: Marketing Collective Club ~ 🔗 in bio. This group is for CMO | Heads of Marketing level Marketers - either employed, fractional or in-between work. #NewChapterTalent #Networking #MarketingCollectiveClub #MarketingCareers

💜 WORLD MARKETING DAY 2026 💜 Today we’re celebrating the people behind the brands. The thinkers, creators, problem-solvers, storytellers, analysts, community builders and campaign wranglers keeping marketing moving forward every single day. World Marketing Day is recognised on 27 May in honour of whose work helped shape modern marketing as we know it today. But this day isn’t just about campaigns and clever taglines. It’s about the people behind them. ✔️ The marketers balancing creativity with commercial thinking. ✔️ The teams building brands people genuinely connect with. ✔️ The leaders backing bold ideas. ✔️ And the next generation bringing fresh energy into the industry. Marketing keeps evolving. Faster platforms. Bigger expectations. More noise than ever. Yet the best marketers still come back to the same thing: understanding people. To our clients, candidates, podcast guests, community members and everyone we’ve had the pleasure of working with this year... thank you for making this industry such an exciting one to be part of 💜 From all of us at New Chapter Talent. 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝑵𝒆𝒘 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 #worldmarketingday #marketingcareers #marketingcommunity #newchaptertalent marketingrecruitment

✨ REFLECTION ~ This time last week, we were sitting in the Plenary Theatre at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre listening to Michelle Obama in conversation with Annabel Crabb. Now we’ve had a week to unpack it all… what an experience. What a privilege. There were so many moments that stayed with us, but a few words continue to echo: 💬 “When they go low, we go high.” 💬 “Failure is an important part of your growth and developing resilience. Don’t be afraid to fail.” 💬 “Success isn’t about how much money you make, it’s about the difference you can make in people’s lives.” This was the first time the former first lady had spoken at a public event in Australia, and it absolutely didn’t disappoint. We are in awe of her honesty about her journey. It wasn’t linear. It wasn’t perfect. And somehow, that made her even more inspiring. What a remarkable human. And a big thank you to Lucy for organising such a special International Women’s Day competition, and to Michelle Dabraio and Peta Allsopp (MBA) for the wonderful company and conversation. 💜 #InternationalWomensDay #IWD2026 #GiveToGain #WomenInMarketing #NewChapterTalent

🚨 JOBS ~ A few exciting roles currently live with New Chapter Talent across subscriptions, entertainment and customer marketing. If you’ve been thinking about your next move, this might be your sign 👀 ✔️ Paid Media Lead | Online subscriptions | Remote role $150k+ ✔️ Data & Insights Manager | Live Entertainment | $120-$130+ ✔️ Customer Communications Manager | Live Entertainment | $70-$75k+ ✔️ Lifecycle Marketing Lead | Live Entertainment | $110-$120k+ ✔️ Marketing Manager | Live Entertainment | $95-$105k+ A mix of strategy, customer, digital and insights-led opportunities with some brilliant brands and teams. As always, Lucy is happy to have a confidential chat if something has caught your eye. 📧 lucy@newchaptertalent.com.au 📞 +61 416 153 144 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝑵𝒆𝒘 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 #NewChapterTalent #MarketingRecruitment #MarketingJobs #MarketingCareers #NewChapter

📩 NEWSLETTER ~ Cooler mornings. Busy market. Plenty is happening across marketing, digital and product right now. In this month’s New Chapter Talent newsletter, we’re covering: ✔️ Current marketing opportunities across Australia ✔️ Market insights and hiring trends we’re seeing firsthand ✔️ Season 3 of CMO Chapters Podcast, with the first two episodes now live ✔️ Our Interactive Salary Guide powered by CodexLab ✔️ Details on the next Marketing Collective Lunch ✔️ Our latest blog unpacking the challenges facing CMOs in 2026 One thing that continues to stand out? The businesses creating thoughtful, transparent and genuinely human hiring experiences are the ones leaving the biggest impression. As always, plenty of conversations, insights and opportunities from across the marketing community. Take a read ~ 🔗 in bio. 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝑵𝒆𝒘 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 #MarketingCommunity #MarketingCareers #MarketingEvents #Networking #MarketingTalent #NewChapterTalent

💬 MARKETING COLLECTIVE CLUB LUNCH ~ We’re back on Thursday 18 June for our next Marketing Collective Club lunch, and this one’s all about future-proofing your marketing career. Lucy will be joined by Emma Graham for a Q&A focused on what it really takes to stay clear, confident and adaptable in a shifting market. Emma’s career has spanned economics, business ownership, leadership in retail, recruitment across London and Melbourne, and now career coaching. That mix has given her a sharp view on what helps people move forward when things feel uncertain. Today, she works with marketers and creatives to help them: ✔️ Get clear on career direction and goals ✔️ Communicate their value with confidence ✔️ Approach job search with structure, not stress ✔️ Build a personal brand that feels true to them ✔️ Navigate career change or return to work It’s a practical, honest conversation about making better career decisions, not bigger ones. Tickets are now live via the Marketing Collective Club group page. Are you a member of it yet? Sign up ~ 🔗 in bio. MCC is for CMOs or Heads of Marketing, in role, in between, or working fractionally, and is a great space to connect with peers. 💜 #NewChapterTalent #Networking #MarketingCollectiveClub #MarketingCareers @emmagrahamcareercoach

🎧 PODCAST ~ Episode 3 of CMO Chapters Podcast is here, and this episode with Mohit Bhargava is one every marketer should hear. Mo has spent 20+ years across media, entertainment and global marketing leadership roles, and in this conversation with Lucy, he shares a perspective that honestly feels more relevant than ever in today’s market. 💡 In this snippet, Mo shares: “Over time, your whole career becomes an interview.” A simple line… but a powerful one. Because careers aren’t built in one interview, one campaign or one big moment. They’re built through reputation. Through relationships. Through how you show up consistently over time. Mo talks openly about why credibility matters more than networking alone, why curiosity has shaped his entire career journey, and why marketers need to “grow their bubble” if they want to become stronger leaders. 🎧 Watch the snippet below & catch the full conversation now on the New Chapter Talent website ~ 🔗 in bio. [snippet - 50 sec] [S3, EP3 full episode - 38 min listen] #CMOChapters #MarketingLeadership #CareerGrowth #CMO #MarketingCareers #NewChapterTalent

🙌 OUT OF OFFICE (sort of…) Today’s the day. "In Conversation with Michelle Obama" is finally here, and we’re pretty excited to be heading along to the Plenary Theatre with our International Women's Day 2026 competition winners, Michelle Dabraio and Peta Allsopp (MBA) 💜 So if you’re trying to reach us today… we may be slightly harder to track down than usual. We’ll be busy soaking up the wisdom, inspiration and perspective of one of the most compelling women of our time. Hold our calls. We’ll get back to you tomorrow 😊 #InternationalWomensDay #IWD2026 #GiveToGain #WomenInMarketing #NewChapterTalent

💜 EVENT ~ Last Thursday’s Marketing Collective Club lunch gave us all plenty to think about. A huge thank you to Natalie Moore for such an honest, grounded and genuinely useful conversation around wellbeing, pressure, burnout and learning how to better support ourselves through work and life. One of the simplest, but most powerful, takeaways was Natalie’s “STOP” reset. A quick two-minute meditation designed to bring you back to yourself in the middle of a busy day. → Stop → Take a breath → Observe what you’re feeling → Proceed Simple in theory. Surprisingly hard in practice. Lucy & Nat also discussed how quickly we can slip into autopilot when life and work get busy. We keep going. Keep performing. Keep pushing through. But rarely stop long enough to ask ourselves: How am I actually doing? What do I need today? What can I let go of? If you haven’t connected with Natalie yet, we’d highly recommend doing so. Her insights are genuinely invaluable. And for anyone interested, Natalie is currently taking expressions of interest for her upcoming 3-day wellness retreat ~ https://subscribepage.io/bs1kbt Thank you again to everyone who joined us and contributed to such an open and supportive afternoon. Next up is our June event with Lucy & Emma Graham... keep an eye on our timeline this week for the details! #NewChapterTalent #Networking #MarketingCollectiveClub #MarketingCareers

📢 NEW JOB ALERT ~ Paid Media Lead | Global Growth We’re partnering with a fast-growing, consumer-led membership business with global ambition, now looking for a Paid Media Lead to own international acquisition strategy and performance. You’ll be responsible for: ✔️ Leading global paid acquisition across Meta, Google, Display and Programmatic ✔️ Driving performance, improving CPA and ROAS across all channels ✔️ Optimising full funnel conversion, from ad to landing page ✔️ Running CRO and test-and-learn programs ✔️ Managing agency partners and cross-functional stakeholders You’ll bring strong performance marketing experience, commercial thinking, and a proven track record in scaling digital acquisition within high-growth environments. If you’re interested in shaping global growth from the ground up, you can read more on our website ~ 🔗 in bio. Or get in touch with Lucy Bolan for a confidential discussion... 📧 lucy@newchaptertalent.com.au 📞 +61 416 153 144 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝑵𝒆𝒘 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 #NewChapterTalent #MarketingManager #MarketingRecruitment #MarketingCareers #MarketingJobs #Hiring

📢 JOBS ~ Looking for your next marketing role? Have you checked out the New Chapter Talent website? We’re partnering with a number of organisations looking for their next hire. We are currently on the hunt for: ✔️ Senior Marketing Manager | $150-$160k ✔️ Digital Marketing Coordinator | $70-$72k ✔️ Marketing Manager | $95-$105k ✔️ EOI - Data & Insights Manager | $120-$130k ✔️ EOI - Customer Communications Coordinator | $70-$75k ✔️ EOI - SFMC Specialist / Lifecycle Marketing Lead | $110-$120k If any of these feel like a fit for you or someone in your world, Lucy would love to have a confidential chat. 📧 lucy@newchaptertalent.com.au 📞 +61 416 153 144 → newchaptertalent.com.au/find-a-job 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝑵𝒆𝒘 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 #NewChapterTalent #MarketingRecruitment #MarketingCareers #MarketingJobs #Hiring #NewStart

💬 INDUSTRY INSIGHT ~ Have you started using ChatGPT or AI tools instead of Google for your searches yet? A recent piece from Content Marketing Mag calls out a shift that feels pretty real in day-to-day behaviour: Answer Engine Optimisation (AEO) is fast becoming the new battleground for brands. We’re moving from scrolling through pages of links… to asking one detailed question and getting a single, curated answer in seconds. Think product research, comparisons, recommendations. All compressed into one response. That changes how discovery works. Instead of competing for clicks and rankings, brands now need to think about something different: how do we become the source AI trusts enough to include in its answer? That’s the heart of AEO. It’s less about keyword-stuffed content and more about clear, expert, well-structured information that can be easily interpreted and validated by AI systems. Because the model doesn’t guess. It pulls from what it can confidently verify. For marketers, this is worth watching closely. The “top of page” game is evolving into something more like “top of answer”. 👉 Read the full article via Content Marketing Mag. Thanks, Ash Dharan, for penning this article! #MarketingCareers #IndustryInsights #MarketingJobs #AI #NewChapterTalent

🎥 EVENT ~ Meet Natalie Moore Have you met our next Marketing Collective Club lunch guest speaker? Ever had one of those moments at work where you suddenly feel completely off… and no one else has a clue? This clip from the Today Show is a good reminder of just how much can be going on beneath the surface. Natalie (alongside Lisa Saunders) talks about menopause in the workplace, while Karl Stefanovic puts on a “meno vest” to simulate hot flushes. It’s eye-opening, slightly uncomfortable viewing… and that’s kind of the point. Because whether it’s menopause, burnout, stress or sustained pressure… a lot of what people are dealing with at work (or while looking for work) isn’t visible. → Hot flushes that come out of nowhere → Brain fog mid-meeting → Loss of concentration, confidence, energy Or for others… → Constant pressure → Poor sleep → Running on empty but still expected to perform Different experiences. Same impact if it’s left unchecked. Zoom out, and it’s clear this isn’t a niche conversation. A large proportion of Australian workers are already close to burnout, and leaders are often carrying even more. That’s why this session matters. On Thursday, 14 May, Lucy will sit down with Natalie for a Q&A on protecting your mental and physical health while working under pressure or navigating what’s next. It’s not about stepping back. It’s about finding a way to keep going that actually holds up. Practical. Honest. Useful. If work or the search for what’s next has been feeling a bit relentless lately, you’ll get something from this. Tickets are now live ~ 🔗 in bio. (Or DM us if you have any questions). YouTube link ~ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HFjuahxGy98 #NewChapterTalent #MarketingCollectiveClub

🎧 PODCAST ~ CMO Chapters Podcast Season 3 continues — and this snippet with Jarrod Purchase gets right to the crux of modern marketing. This season, we’re unpacking what it really takes to step into senior marketing roles today. The expectations have shifted… and this is one area that still catches people out. Jarrod has spent 17+ years across startups, scale-ups and CMO roles, and in this conversation with Lucy, he calls out the gap between what marketing looks like… and what actually matters. 💡 In this episode, Jarrod shares: “If you can’t tie it back to commercial outcomes… what are you actually doing?” It’s a bit of a reality check. Creative, campaigns, beautiful work — it all matters. But if you can’t clearly show the impact on the business, it’s hard to earn trust, influence and ultimately a seat at the table. The marketers who are really progressing right now are the ones who can connect those dots. Not perfectly. But confidently. 🎧 Catch the full episode NOW on the New Chapter Talent website or find us on your favourite podcast platforms like Spotify & Apple Podcasts! 🔗 in bio. [snippet - 57 sec] [EP2 full episode - 32 min listen] #CMOChapters #MarketingLeadership #CMO #CommercialThinking #CareerGrowth #Podcast #NewChapterTalent

📢 JOBS ~ A quiet whisper (actually, it's more a shout out!) for anyone in marketing who’s been thinking… “maybe it’s time.” Here’s a mix of roles currently live across Melbourne, and a few we’re shaping in the background. So whether you’re actively looking or just curious, it’s a good time to have a conversation. Here’s a snapshot of where things are at: ✔️ Senior Marketing Manager ✔️ Digital Marketing Coordinator ✔️ Marketing Manager ✔️ EOI - Data & Insights Manager ✔️ EOI - Customer Communications Coordinator ✔️ EOI - SFMC Specialist / Lifecycle Marketing Lead If you want to explore what could make sense for you, you can take a look at the roles online or just reach out to Lucy for a chat. 📧 lucy@newchaptertalent.com.au 📞 +61 416 153 144 👩🏻‍💻 newchaptertalent.com.au/find-a-job 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝑵𝒆𝒘 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 #NewChapterTalent #MarketingJobs #MarketingCareers #MelbourneJobs #Hiring

💬 BLOG ~ It’s not a capability issue in marketing teams right now… it’s a capacity and clarity issue. Luce is speaking to a lot of CMOs and senior marketers at the moment, and the theme is consistent: 👉 Teams are stretched 👉 Expectations are higher than ever 👉 Everyone is busy — but not always on what actually moves the needle The marketers navigating this best aren’t doing more. They’re getting really clear on: ✔️ What matters most ✔️ Where they need support ✔️ How their team needs to evolve Lucy has unpacked what she is seeing across the market (and what’s actually working) in her latest blog. If you’re building a team — or thinking about your next move — it might resonate. Read more here ~ 🔗 in bio. #NewChapterTalent #MarketingRecruitment #Expectations #MarketingTeams #MarketingCareers

🤩 TESTIMONIAL ~ There’s nothing better than hearing how a process felt from the other side. We recently partnered with a client in the Architecture & Design industry and his team on a senior marketing hire. A brief that needed more than a quick fill. It needed the right fit, long-term. Here’s what he had to say: 💬 “Lucy took the time to genuinely understand our business, our culture, and the specific challenges of the role. Her approach was thoughtful and thorough… not just about filling a position, but about finding the right long-term fit.” And this part really matters: 💬 “The quality of candidates presented reflected a deep understanding of the market… we secured a standout candidate who perfectly aligns with our vision.” That’s always the goal. Not volume. Not speed for the sake of it. Just getting it right. We appreciate the trust! Looking forward to what comes next. Need help with your team, contact Lucy Bolan... 📩 lucy@newchaptertalent.com.au 📞 +61 416 153 144 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝑵𝒆𝒘 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 #NewChapterTalent #MarketingCareers #GoogleReview #MarketingRecruitment #NewChapter

💜 EVENT ~ How do you actually stay well when everything feels a bit uncertain? Not just busy. Not just “pushing through”. But properly looking after your mental and physical health while still showing up, performing and figuring out what’s next. That’s exactly what we’re getting into at our next Marketing Collective Club lunch on Thursday, 14 May. Lucy will be joined by Natalie Moore for a candid Q&A on protecting your wellbeing and staying productive in an ever-evolving landscape. Whether you’re actively job-seeking, feeling the pressure in your current role, or just navigating a lot of change, this conversation will land. Natalie brings a calm, practical approach to moments that can otherwise feel overwhelming. Think clear steps, grounded thinking and tools you can actually use. No fluff, no “just stay positive”. Just real ways to keep moving forward without burning yourself out. And as a bonus, we’ve now permanently moved into The Cellar Room at The George on Collins. A bit more space means a few more seats around the table. If the last few months have felt full on, this one’s worth making time for. Tickets are now live via the New Chapter: Marketing Collective Club ~ 🔗 in bio. This group is for CMO | Heads of Marketing level Marketers - either employed, fractional or in-between work. #NewChapterTalent #Networking #MarketingCollectiveClub #MarketingCareers

💬 BLOG ~ Lucy is still seeing hiring briefs that read like five roles in one. → Strategy. → Performance. → Brand. → Content. → AI. → Leadership. That’s not a hire. That’s a team. At the same time, processes are dragging, expectations are misaligned… and then there’s confusion about why the right people aren’t landing. The reality? Hiring hasn’t stopped. But the way it’s being approached needs a reset. In this blog, Luce shares what’s actually happening across the market right now — what’s working, what’s not, and where the disconnect really sits (on both sides). If you’re hiring, or considering your next move, it’s worth a read ~ 🔗 in bio. #NewChapterTalent #MarketingRecruitment #Hiring #SalaryExpectation #MarketingCareers

🤩 EVENT ~ Another Marketing Collective Club lunch done — and this one was a cracker. A huge thank you to Janice Lee-Fu for such a brilliant Q&A. Honest, practical, and exactly the kind of conversation people were hoping for around the rise of fractional roles. Another sold-out room filled with exceptional marketers. Always a good sign. It was one of those lunches where the conversation just kept flowing — plenty of ideas, perspectives and shared experiences (no surprises there with a room full of marketers…). And as always, the best part? Getting the chance to connect with like-minded peers who genuinely get it. Next up — Thursday 14 May, with guest speaker Natalie Moore joining Lucy for what’s set to be another brilliant Q&A. Tickets are now on sale via the Marketing Collective Club group page (are you a part of it?) ~ 🔗 in bio. #NewChapterTalent #Networking #MarketingCollectiveClub #MarketingCareers

🌺 “They shall grow not old...” 🌺 Lest We Forget. #ANZACDay #LestWeForget #WeWillRememberThem

📢 JOBS ~ New Chapter Talent is currently working on some exciting marketing opportunities across Melbourne, and is keen to connect with people who might be open to a move or just quietly exploring what’s next. Roles in market or expressions of interest include: 🔸 Digital Marketing Coordinator 🔸 Senior Marketing Manager 🔸 Marketing Manager 🔸 Data & Insights Manager 🔸 Lifecycle Marketing Lead 🔸 Customer Comms Coordinator These roles span across digital, CRM, insights and broader marketing leadership, with opportunities for both hands-on delivery and strategic ownership depending on where you’re at in your career. All roles are based in Melbourne. For further detail, full job descriptions are available via the website, or for a more tailored conversation, reach out to Lucy for a confidential chat. 📧 lucy@newchaptertalent.com.au 📞 +61 416 153 144 👩🏻‍💻 newchaptertalent.com.au/find-a-job 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝑵𝒆𝒘 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 #NewChapterTalent #MarketingManager #MarketingRecruitment #MarketingCareers #MarketingJobs #Hiring

🎧 PODCAST ~ CMO Chapters Podcast is BACK for Season 3 – and we’re kicking things off with storytelling expert @gabrielledolan.1 This season, we’re diving deeper into the real skills that set great marketing leaders apart, and this episode gets straight to the heart of one that’s often overlooked. Gabrielle has spent 20+ years helping leaders communicate with more impact, and in this conversation with Lucy, she breaks down why storytelling isn’t fluff… it’s a core leadership skill. 💡 In this episode snippet, Gabrielle reminds us: “We always make decisions based on emotion.” In a world of AI, content overload and constant noise, the ability to communicate clearly, connect emotionally and actually be remembered has never been more important. Whether you’re leading a team, stepping into a bigger role, or navigating your next career move — this is a skill worth mastering. 🎧 Catch the full episode NOW on the New Chapter Talent website or find us on your favourite podcast platforms like Spotify & Apple Podcasts! 🔗 in bio. [snippet - 45 sec] [EP1 full episode - 40 min listen] #CMOChapters #MarketingLeadership #Storytelling #LeadershipSkills #CareerGrowth #Podcast #CMO #NewChapterTalent

💜 MAY EVENT ~ Who’s joining us for the Marketing Collective Club lunch this week? Well, we’ve now locked in our next date: Thursday, 14 May. And this one feels especially timely as we head into the cooler months. Lucy will be sitting down with Natalie Moore for an open, honest Q&A on staying productive while looking after yourself, both mentally and physically, during a job search. Natalie’s work is all about helping people move forward without the chaos. Practical steps. Clear thinking. A steady approach you can actually rely on when things feel uncertain. Expect a conversation that’s calm, useful and very real. A little venue update, too. After The George On Collins enticed us to use The Cellar Room for March & April, we’ve made the move to the larger room permanent. More space, more seats, same great room. 🙌🏻 Tickets are now live via the Marketing Collective Club group page. Are you a member of it yet? Sign up ~ 🔗 in bio. MCC is for CMOs or Heads of Marketing, in role, in between, or working fractionally, and is a great space to connect with peers. 💜 #NewChapterTalent #Networking #MarketingCollectiveClub #MarketingCareers

🤩 EVENT ~ Who’s heading along to this one? The Australian Marketing Institute VIC (AMI) Victorian Retail Marketing Forum brings together senior retail marketing leaders for an honest, in-the-trenches conversation about what’s working right now. Moderated by Andrew Braun, you will hear from: → Jodi Murray-Freedman (Chief Marketing Officer at Bakers Delight) → James Holloman (Chief Marketing Officer at David Jones) → Rennie Freer GAICD (General Manager, Marketing at Kmart Australia Limited and Target) They’ll be sharing perspectives from some of the country’s most recognisable retail brands. This is a good one for: ✔ hearing directly from senior marketers ✔ stepping out of the day-to-day noise ✔ connecting with peers across the sector The details: 📅 Thursday 30 April 📍 ANZ Centre Melbourne, 833 Collins Street, Docklands ⏰ 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM Bookings via @ami_vic_marketers #MarketingEvents #MarketingCareers #CMO #RetailMarketing

💬 BLOG ~ A quick note for marketers negotiating salary… It’s easy to focus on the number. The jump. The title. The step up. But lately we’ve been sitting in conversations where, a few months after the offer is signed, something feels slightly misaligned. Not because the person isn’t capable. But because the expectations were never really unpacked. Here’s the bit that often gets missed: 👉 Higher salary doesn’t just mean better pay. It usually means faster pace, quicker impact, and less room to ease in. And that’s where things can catch people off guard. → More pressure. → More visibility. → More accountability from day one. None of this is good or bad, but it does need to be understood upfront. Before you push for the top of the range, it’s worth asking: ✔️ Am I ready for what comes with that level of pace? Lucy has unpacked the full thinking in this blog - especially what she is seeing play out 2–3 months after people start new roles. Read more ~ 🔗 in bio. #NewChapterTalent #MarketingRecruitment #Hiring #SalaryExpectation #MarketingCareers

📢 JOBS ~ Lucy is currently speaking with marketers who are open to new opportunities across a handful of exciting roles that are quietly building behind the scenes. They’re particularly keen to connect with people who’ve worked in travel, fintech, gaming, e-commerce, or online service-led businesses. Here’s what’s coming up: 🔸 Marketing Manager — $105K + Super 🔸 Marketing Operations Coordinator — $80K + Super 🔸 Customer Communications Coordinator — $75K + Super 🔸 Marketing Specialist (Omni-channel retail) — $85–100K + Super 🔸 Lifecycle Marketing Lead — $120K + Super 🔸 Data & Insights Manager — $130K + Super If any of these feel like a fit for someone in your world, Luce is always happy to have a quiet, straightforward chat. 📧 lucy@newchaptertalent.com.au 📞 +61 416 153 144 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝑵𝒆𝒘 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 #NewChapterTalent #MarketingRecruitment #MarketingCareers #MarketingJobs #Hiring #NewStart

🗞️ NEWSLETTER ~ It’s been a big start to the year, and it’s not slowing down anytime soon. This month’s newsletter pulls together a bit of everything we’re seeing across the market right now. Inside you’ll find: 🔸 A note from Lucy on how the year is shaping up 🔸 Details of our next Marketing Collective Club lunch, including a live Q&A with Janice Lee-Fu 🔸 The launch of Season 3 of CMO Chapters, kicking off with Gabrielle Dolan 🔸 Fresh blogs and insights from the team 🔸 A snapshot of available roles 🔸 And some of the standout talent we’re currently working with If you’re hiring, exploring your next move, or want a clearer sense of what’s happening in the marketing space, it’s all in there. 🔗 in bio. 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝑵𝒆𝒘 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 #MarketingCommunity #MarketingCareers #MarketingEvents #Networking #MarketingTalent #NewChapterTalent

🔎 QUICK ONE ~ When was the last time you looked at our website? We’ve been quietly adding to it, and a lot is sitting there now. The Insights page, in particular, is worth a scroll. Our 2026 Salary Guide is there, along with a stack of blogs covering everything from hiring to job searching. It’s all the stuff we get asked about day to day, just pulled together in one place. We’ve also built out a Resources page! This is more of a running list of things we genuinely rate — podcasts, books, courses, and communities. These are the kind of recommendations that come up in conversations all the time. And if we’re recommending it, it’s worth a look! So if you’ve got a spare few minutes, take a look ~ newchaptertalent.com.au 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝑵𝒆𝒘 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 #NewChapterTalent #MarketingCareers #MarketingRecruitment #SalaryGuide #JobSearchTips

💬 BLOG ~ Over the past few weeks, Lucy has spoken to several candidates who made it to final interviews but didn’t get the role. What really stood out to her wasn’t the rejection itself. It was how the feedback was delivered 👇 “You were incredible… but…” “Your skills are second to none… however…” “We’ll always remember you…” It may sound encouraging on the surface. But when you step back, it doesn’t actually provide any clarity. Lucy believes that if someone hasn’t been successful, it’s better to be upfront. Explain the reason. Give them something they can take away and build on. Because dressing it up doesn’t make it easier. It just leaves people guessing. We’re all adults. Clear beats comfortable every time. Being kind doesn’t mean overcomplicating things. It means being honest. Read more in our latest blog ~ 🔗 in bio. #NewChapterTalent #Recruitment #Hiring #CandidateExperience #Leadership

⭐️ AVAILABLE TALENT ~ Looking to strengthen your marketing team? We’ve got some incredible professionals ready to make an impact: CRM Manager → 8+ years in retail & financial services, expert in Salesforce Marketing Cloud, customer journeys & loyalty programs. → seeking $140K–$160K + super Marketing Automation Specialist → 6+ years in B2B SaaS & professional services, skilled in HubSpot, Marketo, Pardot, lead nurturing & campaign optimisation. → seeking $120K–$140K + super Digital Channel Manager → 7+ years driving multi-channel digital strategies, ROI-focused, strong in SEO/SEM, paid media & agency leadership. → seeking $135K–$155K + super Marketing Coordinator → 2–3 years supporting integrated campaigns, highly organised, strong social & email marketing skills. → seeking $70K–$85K + super Brand Manager → 8–10 years across FMCG & lifestyle brands, owns brand strategy, positioning & go-to-market campaigns. → seeking $140K–$165K + super Senior Marketing Manager (Full-Stack) → 10+ years leading marketing functions end-to-end, across brand, digital, CRM & team leadership. → seeking $160K–$190K + super If you’re looking for someone to hit the ground running and drive results, these marketers are ready to step in. 💡 Interested in connecting? Drop Lucy a message, and we’ll make the introduction. 📧 lucy@newchaptertalent.com.au 📞 +61 416 153 144 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝑵𝒆𝒘 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 #NewChapterTalent #AvailableCandidates #MarketingRecruitment #MarketingCareers #MarketingJobs

⭐️ TESTIMONIAL ~ Changing jobs is a big call. And more often than not, it’s not the role people remember most — it’s how they were supported through it. This one meant a lot. Taking the time to really understand what someone wants (and what they don’t) is the job. When that’s done properly, everything else tends to fall into place. Thank you, Tim ~ really appreciate the kind words. Need help with your next career move? Contact Lucy for a confidential chat. 📩 lucy@newchaptertalent.com.au 📞 +61 416 153 144 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝑵𝒆𝒘 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 #NewChapterTalent #MarketingCareers #LinkedInReview #MarketingRecruitment #NewChapter

🐣 Happy Easter from all of us at New Chapter Talent! To our wonderful clients, candidates and community – we hope the long weekend brings a bit of everything… rest, fresh air, and yes, a few well-earned chocolates along the way. Luce is very much looking forward to some time at the new home with Darcy (and keeping a close eye on Sharon and Tracy 🐔). We’ll be taking a short break too and will be back in the office on Tuesday, 7 April, ready to pick things back up. Until then, take the chance to switch off and recharge – we’ll be doing the same. Take care, Lucy, Darcy - the British Bulldog & the New Chapter Talent team x 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝑵𝒆𝒘 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 #EasterBreak #NewChapterTalent #LongWeekendVibes

How is it April already? We’ve blinked and somehow the first quarter is done. Even with a couple of short weeks around Easter, there’s plenty ahead: → Season 3, Episode 1 of CMO Chapters Podcast drops on 22 April ~ featuring Gabrielle Dolan → Our next Marketing Club Collective lunch is coming up on 23 April ~ with a Q&A featuring Lucy and Janice Lee-Fu And Q1? It didn’t hold back… 🔸 Roles filled in 48 hours… others taking months 🔸 Careers shifted from a single conversation 🔸 Marketers stepping into Head of roles, we remember as Coordinators Some things don’t change... ✔️ We remember people’s stories ✔️ We care (more than people think) ✔️ And we still get nervous sending the final shortlist 20+ years in - and it all still matters. 💜 Happy April (and there's no April Fools here! 😉). If Q1 is anything to go by, Q2 is going to be a good one. #NewChapterTalent #NewStart #April #MarketingCareers

Did you catch Lucy’s post last week on the rise of Fractional CMOs? It’s clearly struck a chord - so we’re bringing the conversation into the room. At our next Marketing Collective Club lunch, Lucy will be joined by Janice Lee-Fu for a live Q&A on what’s really happening in the fractional space -where it works, where it doesn’t, and what it looks like in practice. Janice’s background spans FMCG, consumer, health and not-for-profit, leading growth, transformation and innovation across both B2C and B2B. These days, she partners with businesses as a fractional advisor, helping them scale with clarity and structure. She also teaches at Monash Business School. 📆 Thursday, 23 April 2026 ⏰ 12–2pm 📍 The George on Collins If you’re a CMO or Head of Marketing, in role, in between, or working fractionally, and haven’t joined the Marketing Collective Club yet, it’s a great space to connect with peers ~ 🔗 in bio. You can grab a ticket to the lunch via the group page. #NewChapterTalent #Networking #MarketingCollectiveClub #MarketingCareers

🎧 CMO Chapters Podcast is coming BACK ~ and Season 3 is nearly here... We’re kicking off on 22 April. And it’s shaping up to be an absolute ripper. First up, we’ve got: 🎙️ Gabrielle Dolan 🎙️ Jarrod Purchase 🎙️ Mohit Bhargava 🎙️ Libby Hodgson The kind of people you actually want to hear from - thoughtful, experienced, and refreshingly honest about what the job really looks like. We’ll be talking career moves, leadership, pressure, progress… all the bits that don’t usually make it onto a CV. Quick heads up... Mohit and Libby’s episodes are still to be recorded. So instead of guessing what people want to hear… we thought we’d just ask. What would you want Lucy to ask them? → Something you’ve always wondered → Something you’re navigating right now → Or something no one ever seems to say out loud Drop your questions below 👇 And remember, the first episode lands on Wednesday, 22 April, then every second Wednesday from there! If you want to revisit Seasons 1 & 2, dive in here ~ 🔗 in bio. #CMOChapters #MarketingLeadership #PodcastLaunch #MarketingCareers #NewChapterTalent

💬 BLOG ~ Think experience is what gets you hired? Last week, Lucy interviewed a junior marketer who proved otherwise. The candidate didn’t have years of experience, but they came prepared, asked thoughtful questions, communicated clearly, and, most importantly, showed genuine curiosity. That’s what made them stand out. The takeaway? Skills can be taught. Attitude, preparation, and curiosity? Not so much. For early-career marketers, or anyone hiring, the lesson is clear: focus on how you show up. Put in the effort, think beyond the basics, and communicate with confidence. That’s what leaves a lasting impression. Read the full story and tips for standing out in your next interview here ~ 🔗 in bio. 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝑵𝒆𝒘 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 #CareerTips #JobInterviews #MarketingCareers #NewChapterTalent #StandOut

New Chapter Talent is excited to be partnering with the brilliant @jac.phillips.coaching After hearing Jac speak at the latest Marketing Collective Club lunch, one thing was clear - what she shared on the day was just the tip of the iceberg. Her She Leads program goes much deeper. It’s designed for emerging female marketing leaders who are stepping into bigger roles and want to lead with confidence, not second-guessing. Practical, honest and grounded in real experience, this is the kind of support we know so many marketers are looking for right now. Who it’s for: ✔️ Marketing Managers new to leading teams ✔️ High-potential women stepping up into bigger roles ✔️ Those wanting more confidence, clarity and influence at work ✔️ Leaders ready to back themselves early We speak to a lot of female marketers navigating this exact moment - new roles, bigger expectations, and sometimes a wobble in confidence along the way. This is a great way to get ahead of that. New Chapter Talent has secured a partner code for our network, giving access to a discounted rate. 💜 Head to our website to find out more and access the code ~ newchaptertalent.com.au/she-leads-with-jac-phillips 🔗 in bio. #NewChapterTalent #SheLeads #JacPhillips #MarketingCareers #MarketingLeaders

📢 HIRING ~ We’re working on two great opportunities right now — both very different, both worth a look. Senior Marketing Manager – Property / Residential Hands-on, campaign-led role partnering closely with sales. 🔸 $140k package 🔸 Port Melbourne | Hybrid National Marketing Manager – B2B Design-Led Brand Senior leadership role within a global business. 🔸 $160–$200k + super + bonus 🔸 Melbourne-based If either feels like it could be a fit, or you’re just curious, have a chat with Lucy. 📧 lucy@newchaptertalent.com.au 📞 +61 416 153 144 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝑵𝒆𝒘 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 #NewChapterTalent #MarketingManager #MarketingRecruitment #MarketingCareers #MarketingJobs #Hiring

What a lunch 💜 A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for last Thursday’s New Chapter: Marketing Collective Club at The George. It’s always such a pleasure bringing this community together – we really are a lucky bunch. We even had two very special VIPs in the room (Luce’s mum and dad visiting from the UK) – safe to say, they had a ball. And as for Jac Phillips… just brilliant, as always. Thank you for your generosity, your perspective and for continuing to support New Chapter Talent. We covered everything. → EI in an AI world. → Asking for a pay rise. → Ageism in the workplace. → Generational differences. → Self-belief, potential, and backing yourself. No scripts. Just a really honest, open conversation about what’s actually going on. And some great questions from the room too – thank you Liz Smith, Nikki Moeschinger (FAMI CPM), Jennifer Hankin and Jo Rao for keeping the conversation flowing. Next one is already in the diary – 23rd April. These tend to fill quickly, so if you’d like to join us, jump in early ~ 🔗 in bio. #NewChapterTalent #Networking #MarketingCollectiveClub #MarketingCareers

🔍 INSIGHTS ~ There’s more content than ever. More tools. More AI. And yet, the work that really cuts through feels… simpler. We loved this piece in Content Marketing Mag by Erin Moy. It captures something we’ve been seeing play out across the market for a while now – the shift away from noise, and back to human connection. A great example in the article looks at a campaign from the New Zealand Herpes Foundation (have you seen it? We'll pop the link in the comments). No shock tactics. No shame. Just honest, empathetic storytelling, delivered with a bit of wit. And it worked. It was absolutely brilliant. It’s a good reminder that while AI is changing how we do things, it’s not replacing what makes great marketing… great. ✔️ Understanding people ✔️ Reading the room ✔️ Knowing how to tell a story that actually lands We’ve been talking about this a lot while building our 2026 Salary Guide – what we’re calling The Human Edge in a Digital World (check out our insights!). Because the marketers standing out right now aren’t just the most technical. They’re the ones who connect. Read more ~ marketingmag.com.au/news/stop-shouting-a-case-for-a-quieter-honesty-in-behaviour-change-campaigns/ #NewChapterTalent #Insights #MarketingCareers #ArtificalIntelligence #EmotionalIntelligence