Fractional CMOs in Brisbane
Brisbane businesses are scaling faster than their marketing functions, and many are hiring their first real marketing leader. Cemoh matches Queensland businesses with vetted Fractional CMOs — senior leadership without the full-time salary, shortlisted within 48 hours.
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Hiring a Fractional CMO in Brisbane
A Fractional CMO in Brisbane gives your business a senior marketing leader part-time — someone who builds the strategy, the team and the reporting, then runs them. Cemoh shortlists vetted CMOs for Queensland businesses within 48 hours, from a day a week up.
Brisbane is in a sustained growth run — infrastructure investment, interstate migration and the 2032 Olympics are pulling the whole South East Queensland economy forward. Most businesses here don't need their first CMO to babysit a mature function; they need one to build it. That build-stage leadership is exactly where fractional CMOs earn their keep.
Queensland engagements usually start at one or two days a week — enough for a CMO to set strategy, structure the team and own the numbers — often with an on-site day around the CBD, Fortitude Valley or Newstead. Many grow into bigger commitments as the function matures.
Sectors our CMOs lead
Our Fractional CMOs lead marketing in every industry — these are a few that shape Brisbane.
- Property, construction and infrastructure
- Resources and mining services
- Tourism and lifestyle
- Health and aged care
- Professional services and trades
- + every other sector
What your Fractional CMO delivers
All the responsibilities of a full-time Chief Marketing Officer, on the days a week your business actually needs.
- Marketing strategy
- A strategy tied to revenue targets — where to play, what to spend and what to stop.
- Team leadership
- Direction, priorities and mentoring for your in-house marketers, however junior or senior.
- Agency & budget oversight
- Agencies briefed properly, held to performance, and a budget that stops leaking.
- Brand & positioning
- Positioning, messaging and brand consistency across every channel you show up in.
- Hiring & structure
- The right roles hired at the right time, so the function grows ahead of the problems.
- Reporting & ROI
- KPIs, pipeline and campaign performance reported to founders or the board, in plain numbers.
How much does a Fractional CMO cost in Brisbane?
A full-time CMO in Brisbane typically costs $200,000+ a year once superannuation, bonuses and leave are counted. Through Cemoh you pay a transparent day rate for only the days you need — no salary, no super, no lock-in.
Average Fractional CMO day rate in Brisbane via Cemoh
$1,142/day
≈ $150/hour · based on 80 real rates from vetted Cemoh consultants.
One day a week is about $55,000 a year — around 70% less than a $200,000+ full-time hire.
- Advisory
- A few hours a week of senior strategy and oversight — ideal when you have a team that needs direction.
- Monthly retainer
- Ongoing part-time leadership for a set number of days each month, with clear deliverables and reporting.
- Project-based
- A defined scope — strategy build, campaign launch or turnaround — delivered for a fixed, agreed fee.
Rates vary by industry experience, scope and time commitment.
Fractional CMOs available to Brisbane businesses
A sample of the vetted marketing leaders available to Brisbane businesses through Cemoh.
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Alex Pilotto
Marketing Strategist
I maximise marketing ROI with Landing pages, CRO and Pixel Optimisation
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Jezey Wolf (Nee Taylor)
Chief Marketing Officer
A passionate, energetic and focused marketing, communications and business consultant dedicated to driving results, and growth for your brand.
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Georgina Deetlefs
Marketing Strategist
A highly experienced marketing consultant specialising in brand and campaign strategy.
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Christy Gridley
Chief Marketing Officer
Results-driven Marketing Leader with Strategic Vision and Content Expertise
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Greg Abbey
Chief Marketing Officer
Greg is a senior brand and marketing strategist known for delivering commercial outcomes in complex service environments.
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Kelly Dimkovska
Chief Marketing Officer
Dynamic Healthcare Marketing & Operations Executive
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Frequently asked questions about Fractional CMOs in Brisbane
Answers to common questions about hiring a Fractional CMO in Brisbane through Cemoh.
We've never had a CMO — can a Fractional CMO build our marketing from scratch?
That's the most common Brisbane brief we see. A good fractional CMO starts with strategy and quick commercial wins, then builds the team, agency roster and reporting around what works — so you end up with a function, not just a plan. You get build-stage leadership without betting a $200,000-plus salary on it.
Can a Fractional CMO lead our existing junior marketing team in Brisbane?
Yes, and it's one of the highest-leverage uses of the model. Plenty of Queensland businesses have capable coordinators and managers who've never had senior direction. A fractional CMO gives them strategy, priorities and mentoring, and your existing hires usually become dramatically more effective.
Do your CMOs understand Brisbane's growth sectors?
Our Queensland briefs are dominated by property, construction, infrastructure and the services around them, and our network reflects that. We'll match you with a leader who has marketed long sales cycles, project launches and trade audiences before — not someone learning the sector on your time.
How much does a Fractional CMO cost in Brisbane?
Fractional CMOs on Cemoh average around $1,142 a day in Brisbane, and you only pay for the days you engage. At one day a week that's about $55,000 a year — compared with $200,000+ for a full-time Brisbane CMO once super, bonuses and leave are counted. See our rate guide for the live figures.
Fractional CMOs in other capital cities
Outside Brisbane? Explore our dedicated Fractional CMO pages for every Australian capital.
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