Marketing Officer

Job no:518077
Work type:full time
Location:Crawley
Categories:Administration & Executive support

• Play a vital role in shaping the University’s reputation and driving student recruitment.
• Gain hands-on experience in integrated marketing and work closely with different departments
• Full-time appointment on a fixed term basis until July 2025.
• Base salary (Level 5): $80,243 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

The Brand, Marketing and Recruitment (BMR) division exists for the purpose of showcasing the best of UWA, ultimately enhancing reputation and driving student recruitment.  The division consolidates all marketing, communications and future student related activity into one team, enabling efficiency and effectiveness gains for the University.

Functions delivered by the BMR division include organisational wide brand strategy and management, strategic marketing planning, communications activities (advertising, marketing, content, media, public relations); digital communication, reputation management, recruitment planning, business development, schools engagement, contact centre operations and admissions services.  The range of functions delivered are all targeted at managing the University’s reputation and achieving its revenue goals. 

The Brand and Marketing team within BMR provides strategic brand direction and ongoing brand management for the University. The brand and marketing team works across all global markets to help build the brand position and to attract business partners and students to UWA. The Brand and Marketing team consults with; and across all areas of the University to implement marketing plans and associated activities.

About the opportunity

The Marketing Officer supports the delivery of an integrated marketing, communications and events for the University. Under limited direction from the Marketing Manager (Schools) this role will provide expertise to support and advice on all College of Schools facing marketing communications and events. The role will implement operational communications activities internally and externally, and contribute expertise to research, and write and edit original material for a range of channels.

About you

• Relevant tertiary qualification or demonstrated equivalent competency, as well as relevant marketing and administrative experience including events organisation, website maintenance and office procedures
• Proficiency in a range of computing skills including word processing, PowerPoint, spreadsheets, databases, website and email and relevant marketing programs
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills with a strong customer focus and organisational skills with a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, show initiative and work as part of a team
• Demonstrated planning and project management skills, with ability to deliver projects on time and within budget.

Note:

Some occasional weekend work may be required

Some after-hours work may be required

Able to fit the physical requirements of the position

Full details of the position's responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description:  Position Description - Marketing Officer - 518077.PDF

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Adam Lim on

0422 408 896

or at

[email protected]

How to apply

Please apply online via the Apply Now button and address the selection criteria in your submission in the content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

You may submit a statement describing any personal circumstances relevant to your application. This can include academic/professional interruptions or achievements relative to opportunity.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Thursday 8th August 2024

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia

Benefits

• Work from home, part-time, and job-sharing options considered.
• 4 weeks annual leave with the option to purchase more. 12.5 days paid personal/carer’s leave with eligible staff receiving 13 weeks long service leave after seven years.
• 26 weeks paid parental leave after one year and 36 weeks after five years continuous service, regardless of gender.
• Salary packaging options and 17% superannuation, with the option to reduce to the minimum super guarantee.
• 25% off UWA full fee courses, discounted health insurance, and convenient on-campus childcare options.
• Incremental progression based on 12 months continuous service.

About The University

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace.  We celebrate difference and believe diversity is fundamental to achieving our goals as a globally recognised Top 100 educational and research institution.  We are committed to creating a safe work environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community and people living with disability.

• We have an ongoing partnership with Pride in Diversity and were recently awarded a Bronze Employer status for LGBTIQA+ inclusion.
• We have Athena SWAN Bronze accreditation and actively work to improve gender equity. 

Should you have any queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, contact the Talent team at [email protected] with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number and a member of the team will respond to your enquiry.

Advertised:30 Jul 2024 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close:08 Aug 2024 11:55 PM W. Australia Standard Time