• Join a high performing team of marketing professionals to enhance the reputation of UWA and drive student enrolment
• Level 6, full-time appointment on a fixed term basis for 12 months
• Base salary range: $87,460 – $92,430 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation

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.

About the team

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 advise 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 

To be considered for this opportunity, you will demonstrate:

• Relevant tertiary qualification or demonstrated equivalent competency.
• 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.
• Highly developed organisational skills and 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 demonstrated ability to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Substantial relevant marketing and administrative experience including events organisation, website maintenance and office procedures.

Note the below are requirements of this position:

• Occasional weekend work
• Some after-hours work may be required        
• Able to fit the physical requirements of the position

About your application

Full details of the position's responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description:  Marketing Officer 517222.pdf

You are required to address three questions in your submission in a separate document (1 page max).

• Why are you the best person for the role?
• Can you provide an example of a marketing, event, or communications strategy you’ve led to deliver marketing and business objectives?
• What are some ways you build relationships with stakeholders and demonstrate initiative to proactively identify marketing opportunities?

You may also submit an additional statement (1 page max) outlining any personal circumstances which should be considered when assessing your application. Applicants who have experienced periods of academic/professional interruption or other relevant events can include a description of achievements relative to opportunity in this statement.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Wednesday, 8 May 2024

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Rachael Chamberlain on rachael.chamberlain@uwa.edu.au.   

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

Application Details: Please apply online via the Apply Now button.

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 a globally competitive, gender neutral parental leave policy with 26 weeks paid leave after 12 months service and 36 weeks after 5 years.
• We have on-campus childcare facilities for children aged 6 weeks to kindy.
• We facilitate flexible working, with part-time and job-sharing arrangements considered.
• 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 talent-hr@uwa.edu.au 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.