Fractional CMOs in Melbourne
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Hiring a Fractional CMO in Melbourne
A Fractional CMO in Melbourne brings executive marketing leadership to your business part-time — owning strategy, brand, agencies and the marketing budget without a full-time salary. Cemoh shortlists vetted marketing leaders for Victorian businesses within 48 hours.
Melbourne's marketing culture is the most brand-led in the country, shaped by its retail, sport, events and creative sectors. The CMOs who succeed here pair brand judgement with commercial rigour — they can defend a creative idea and the spreadsheet behind it. Those leaders are expensive to employ full-time, which is why fractional arrangements have taken off across Victoria.
Melbourne engagements typically run one to three days a week, often anchored around an on-site day in the CBD or the Cremorne–Richmond precinct. Managing creative and media agencies is a bigger part of the role here than in most markets.
Sectors our CMOs lead
Our Fractional CMOs lead marketing in every industry — these are a few that shape Melbourne.
- Retail and ecommerce
- Hospitality, events and tourism
- Healthcare and education
- Sport and entertainment
- Professional and creative services
- + 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 Melbourne?
A full-time CMO in Melbourne 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 Melbourne via Cemoh
$1,359/day
≈ $179/hour · based on 48 real rates from vetted Cemoh consultants.
One day a week is about $65,000 a year — around 65% 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 Melbourne businesses
A sample of the vetted marketing leaders available to Melbourne businesses through Cemoh.
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Janet Pech
Chief Marketing Officer
B2B Fractional CMO and Marketing Strategist | Ex-Siemens, Lenovo, and Microsoft | SaaS, AI/ML and Revenue Focus
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Andrea Roberts
Chief Marketing Officer
Strategic Marketing Advisor | AI Transformation | Growth Enablement | 25+ years experience | Award-winning marketing leader
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Alex Lasry
Chief Marketing Officer
Strategic Marketing Leader with Exceptional Growth Results across media, technology, property and professional services.
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Kirstie Mccosh
Chief Marketing Officer
Experienced Senior Commercial Leader Specializing in Strategic Vision, Brand Building, and Business Growth
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Elise Venditti
Chief Marketing Officer
Experienced advisor & executive general manager specialising in marketing, with 20+ years of FMCG experience leading both Australian & global brands.
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Suzannah Hoban
Chief Marketing Officer
Helping for-purpose teams align around values, streamline operations and grow with purpose
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Frequently asked questions about Fractional CMOs in Melbourne
Answers to common questions about hiring a Fractional CMO in Melbourne through Cemoh.
Can a Fractional CMO manage our Melbourne creative and media agencies?
Yes — for many Victorian clients that's half the brief. An experienced CMO sets the strategy, briefs agencies properly, holds them to performance and stops the retainer creep that happens when no one senior owns the relationship. Most of our Melbourne CMOs have sat on both sides of that table.
Do your Melbourne Fractional CMOs balance brand and performance?
That balance is exactly what we vet for. Melbourne businesses tend to care about brand more than most, but brand without a working funnel doesn't pay for itself. We'll shortlist leaders with proof on both sides — brand-building credentials and a record of hitting commercial targets.
How many days a week do Melbourne businesses engage a Fractional CMO?
Two days a week is the most common arrangement in Victoria, with one day for smaller businesses and three or more during a rebrand, launch or turnaround. You can flex the commitment as the workload changes — that's the point of fractional.
How much does a Fractional CMO cost in Melbourne?
Fractional CMOs on Cemoh average around $1,359 a day in Melbourne, and you only pay for the days you engage. At one day a week that's about $65,000 a year — compared with $200,000+ for a full-time Melbourne CMO once super, bonuses and leave are counted. See our rate guide for the live figures.
Fractional CMOs in other capital cities
Outside Melbourne? Explore our dedicated Fractional CMO pages for every Australian capital.
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