Senior Marketing Officer

• Faculty of Science
• Full-time permanent position
• Base salary will be in the range $89,861 - $96,402 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 6)
• Based at our St Lucia Campus (occasional travel to other UQ campuses maybe required)

About This Opportunity 

The Faculty of Science is seeking a passionate and experienced marketing generalist to plan and deliver a variety of marketing activities across offline and digital channels for a variety of audiences, that contribute to student recruitment, research promotion, and other key external engagement goals and initiatives.

In this role, you’ll be a critical player in a high-performing Marketing Communications and Future Students Unit, where you’ll work as part of a small supportive team to deliver marketing services and solutions that elevate the Faculty’s profile and align with UQ’s broader goals.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Create and maintain digital and offline content, including websites, social media, email marketing, and promotional materials, ensuring consistent messaging and audience engagement.
• Proactively maintain, write, review and edit Faculty-specific content on the UQ Study website and other websites as required, collaborating with internal teams and stakeholders to maintain accuracy and relevance to the target audiences.
• Contribute to development of marketing plans.
• Implement marketing strategies and plans aligned with Faculty priorities primarily for student recruitment, retention, and research promotion; and monitor, evaluate and report on effectiveness.
• Maintain and enhance the Faculty’s social media presence, ensuring effective engagement with target audiences.
• Plan, deliver, and evaluate key events and projects as required, ensuring alignment with recruitment and engagement goals.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, providing timely communication and support.

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.

Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.

Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:

• 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave
• 17% superannuation contributions
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave, and a condensed fortnight
• Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family
• UQ Study for Staff
• On campus childcare options
• Cheap parking (from just $5.75 a day)
• Salary packaging options

About You

• Tertiary qualifications in marketing (or related field) with at least 4 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
• Proven experience in translating marketing priorities into successful plans and tactics
• Proven experience in developing and executing marketing strategies, content creation, and event management across offline, digital and social media channels for a variety of audiences.
• Proficiency in marketing platforms and tools such as Meta, Google, Drupal, Adobe Creative Suite, social media management platforms, Wrike, Vision 6, Google Analytics.
• Strong skills in writing and editing article content, web content, email marketing, social media, digital advertising, and photo shoots and video production briefs and coordination.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders and translate complex information into plain language.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, projects, work independently and within a team, demonstrate initiative and adaptability, and meet deadlines with a focus on detail and outcomes.
• Demonstrated experience in delivering marketing services within the university sector or within a large organisation.

Work Rights

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Questions? 

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Ms Kylie Roots, [email protected]. For application queries, please contact [email protected] stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line. 
 

Want to Apply? 

All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:

• Cover letter (maximum 2 pages) summarising how your experience aligns to the ‘About You’ section relative the role responsibilities

• Resume including 2 current referees

Other Information 

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.

We know one of our strengths as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. Reach out to [email protected] for accessibility support or adjustments.

Applications close Monday October 7th 2024 at 11.00pm AEST (R-42098).

Applications will be reviewed as received. Candidates may be interviewed prior to the job closing date. We encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible. The University of Queensland reserves the right to close this application process early.