Job Description:

• Play a pivotal role in accelerating domestic and international revenue growth
• Shape the visual and creative output of the Marketing and Recruitment functions
• Full Time / Fixed Term – 6^th August 2027 / Remuneration from $138,453 / Bundoora Campus

About the position

We’re looking for an experienced creative operations leader to drive the delivery of high quality, brand aligned marketing across the University. Reporting to the Director, Brand and Creative, you’ll lead design and production teams, oversee creative workflows and partner across the organisation to delivery impactful campaigns.

Duties at this level:

• Lead end-to-end delivery of creative projects (design, video, photography);
• Manage and develop internal creative teams and external vendors;
• Optimise workflows, processes and project delivery;
• Provide strategic advice on creative direction and asset development;
• Drive brand consistency and quality across all outputs.

Skills and knowledge:

You’re a confident and collaborative leader with strong experience in creative or marketing operations. You’ll bring:

• University qualification in marketing, business, design, production or equivalent work experience with at least 5 years subsequent relevant experience;
• Proven experience leading creative or production teams;
• Strong project and stakeholder management skills;
• Experience managing agencies and vendors;
• A track record of improving processes and delivering results in complex environments.

Please refer to the position description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.

Welcome to Bundoora campus – Please click on the video link below:

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Benefits

• 17% superannuation
• Private Health Insurance discount
• Plus, many more, click HERE

How to apply

Closing date: Sunday 5^th July, 2026 at 11:55pm

Position Enquiries: Darcy Muller, Director, Brand and Creative, Marketing & Recruitment (Digital Services), Email: [email protected]

Recruitment Enquiries: Vicki Stavrou, Senior Talent Partner, Strategy and Senior Appointments Email: [email protected]

Position Description below:

PD-Manager, Creative Operations.pdf

Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:

• Cover letter addressing your suitability for the role and;
• An up-to-date resume.

Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants 

We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. 

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates.

Our commitment to safety

All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005. If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.

National Code on Gender Based Violence in Higher Education

La Trobe University is committed to upholding the National Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence (GBV Code). This aligns with our mission to create safe and respectful communities. Candidates will be asked during the recruitment process to declare whether they have ever been investigated for, or found to have engaged in, gender-based violence in previous employment and/or in legal proceedings and provide relevant information to assist in determining suitability. Gender-based violence means any form of physical or non-physical violence, harassment, abuse or threats based on gender, that results in, or is likely to result in harm, coercion, control, fear or deprivation liberty or autonomy.