About The Team

The Marketing and Communications Office is a group of committed professional services staff dedicated to inspiring people to choose Murdoch. Through brand, marketing and communications strategies we enhance the reputation of the University, drive future growth and lead employee communications. The team share the work of Murdoch University's academics, researchers, staff and students with the Murdoch community, as well as domestic and international audiences.

Your New Role!

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Brand Marketing, you will be leading the development and execution of brand marketing campaigns aligned with the University's strategic and commercial objectives.

This role is based in the Murdoch University Marketing and Communications Office (MCO), you will be collaborating across Marketing, Communications, Student Management, IT, Colleges, and external partners to deliver brand and campaign initiatives that support domestic and international recruitment. It also ensures all activities are strategically aligned and measurable.

As the main lead for reputation projects in MCO, you will coordinate cross-functional teams and subject matter experts across the University. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills are essential to align marketing efforts with shared business objectives.

Your key responsibilities will include -

Leadership

• Provide strategic direction and foster collaboration across multidisciplinary teams to deliver against MCO KPIs
• Model university values through coaching, mentoring, and stakeholder engagement, including senior leadership
• Promote a high-performance culture and embed strategic themes into decision-making across MCO

Operational

• Lead major marketing projects and campaigns, managing budgets, timelines, and compliance requirements
• Develop and implement integrated marketing plans using insights and data to drive recruitment and reputation outcomes
• Oversee brand governance, agency engagement, and continuous improvement of marketing activities and outputs

Please refer to the Position Description for further details.

What We Offer You!

This Fixed Term (12 Months) | Full Time (37.5 hours per week) attracts a remuneration of $129,268 - $135,270 (pro rata) plus 17% employer superannuation contributions.

You'll join a dynamic and talented team where diversity and innovation thrive. Our Silver-tier status in the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI), awarded in 2025, reflects our commitment to LGBTIQA+ inclusion, equity, and creating a safe, welcoming environment for all. We strive to be the university of choice for First Nations peoples, honouring Indigenous knowledge. Sustainability is central to our community and guided by clear, confident leadership, we are working toward an ambitious future with goals of net zero emissions and zero waste by 2030.

As well as the flexibility to maintain a work life balance, our staff enjoy a vibrant, natural campus with world-class facilities, along with a variety of benefits, including:

• Periodic salary increases between 1 July 2025 to 1 July 2026 totalling an 6% increase!
• Flexible work arrangements
• Cultural Load and allowance - providing up to $8,944 per year to First Nations employees who are contributing cultural knowledge and perspectives beyond the scope of their role
• Indigenous Language Allowance
• Salary packaging options - such as purchasing leave, gym membership, car parking permit
• Employee Assistance Program
• On-campus services and facilities, such as a Childcare Centre, Gym, Vet Hospital, and Chiropractic Clinic

For further information, check out our benefits and services page!

Join us!

Please apply online via the Apply Now button, along with submitting the following documents to support your application -

• A cover letter including a statement addressing the selection criteria (with reference to the Position Description)
• Your most recent resume (CV)
  
  
  

What you'll bring to the role:

• Tertiary qualifications in marketing, communications, business or related field, with 3+ years' experience in senior marketing role
• Proven experience in brand marketing and integrated campaign development to meet strategic KPIs
• Strong skills in writing briefs, managing agencies, and delivering campaigns within budget and timelines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and present effectively
• Highly organised, with strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively

Please note, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a criminal record check in accordance with the University's Criminal Record Screening Procedure and Employee Background Checks Procedure.

Applicants should refer to the Position Description for further details on the work requirements, duties, skills and experience required for this role. Applications sent by post or email will not be accepted.

Please note visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia.

Please see the Applicant Guide for more information. Applicants who have support or access requirements, are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application, to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.

Contact Us

For enquiries about the opportunity on offer please reach out to Siobhain Burn, Senior Manager Brand Marketing, and quote JR104427 as the reference.

Applications Close on 21 October 2025 (11:59pm AWST)

The University reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time.

Murdoch University acknowledges the different perspectives, skills and experience that people from different backgrounds bring to strengthen its workforce. Murdoch University is committed to enhancing diversity in all its forms and strongly encourages suitably qualified candidates from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people with disability, people of CaLD background and people of diverse genders to apply for this important position.