Hi, I’m Elizabeth Astin—a strategic marketing and communications leader with over a decade of experience delivering integrated campaigns across agency, publisher, and government environments. I’m known for building multi-channel plans, managing complex budgets, and leading cross-functional teams to deliver measurable outcomes. I’m passionate about leveraging diverse experiences to create vibrant, values-driven campaigns and help organisations thrive in competitive landscapes. I’m excited to bring my collaborative approach, storytelling and strategic mindset to an industry-leading team.

Elizabeth Astin

Hi, I’m Elizabeth Astin—a strategic marketing and communications leader with over a decade of experience delivering integrated campaigns across agency, publisher, and government environments. I’m known for building multi-channel plans, managing complex budgets, and leading cross-functional teams to deliver measurable outcomes. I’m passionate about leveraging diverse experiences to create vibrant, values-driven campaigns and help organisations thrive in competitive landscapes. I’m excited to bring my collaborative approach, storytelling and strategic mindset to an industry-leading team.

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Hi, I’m Elizabeth Astin—a strategic marketing and communications leader with over a decade of experience delivering integrated campaigns across agency, publisher, and government environments. I’m known for building multi-channel plans, managing complex budgets, and leading cross-functional teams to deliver measurable outcomes.

I’m passionate about leveraging diverse experiences to create vibrant, values-driven campaigns and help organisations thrive in competitive landscapes. I’m excited to bring my collaborative approach, storytelling and strategic mindset to an industry-leading team.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Marketing Manager at Victoria Association of Performing Arts Centres (VAPAC)
January 1, 2026 - Present
Appointed to the inaugural role to design and lead the organisation’s marketing and communications strategy from the ground up, aligning advocacy and research goals with a long-term engagement roadmap. Built digital marketing infrastructure (Monday.com, Meta Business Suite, Google Suite, Mailchimp, LinkedIn Ads); streamlined EDM systems; produced multi-platform content to ensure brand consistency and position VAPAC as a leading voice in Victorian arts.
Marketing Consultant at Freelance / Self-employed
September 1, 2024 - Present
Freelance marketing consultant contracted on agency projects; contracted with Thinkerbell (2025-06 to 2026-02) across multiple campaigns; produced market-facing and corporate collateral for SBL Solutions; conducted a comprehensive digital marketing review for Bush Heritage Australia; managed multiple concurrent client projects.
Marketing Officer at Yarra Ranges Council, Creative Communities
October 1, 2023 - June 1, 2025
Developed and managed marketing plans to support Creative Communities (Exhibitions, Events, Performances, Public Art); managed social channels, website, email and traditional communications; created written, visual and video content, media releases, and web content; raised the brand profile and improved digital experience, increasing site traffic by 15% and ticket sales conversion by 3%.
Account Director (Lead Thinker) at Thinkerbell
January 1, 2021 - August 1, 2023
Led development, presentation, delivery, and reporting of paid, owned and earned communications strategies across a client portfolio; maintained up-to-date marketing knowledge and trends; delivered 10% sales improvement for a retail client and over $1M fundraising targets for a not-for-profit client.

Education

Bachelor of Business in Marketing and Management at Monash University
January 11, 2030 - November 1, 2012

Qualifications

Unlocking Creativity, The Writer's Studio
August 1, 2023 - March 12, 2026
Customer Experience Design and Strategy
October 1, 2022 - March 12, 2026
Brand Experience
November 1, 2021 - March 12, 2026
Design Thinking for Innovation
November 1, 2018 - March 12, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Government, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services