"External Engagement and Marketing Manager"

External Engagement and Marketing Manager

Full-time, Fixed Term for 12 months (Secondment Backfill)

Reference number: 167892291

About the position

As Australia’s first private, not-for-profit university, Bond University based in Robina on the Gold Coast seeks to be recognised internationally as a leading independent university, imbued with a spirit to innovate, a commitment to influence and a dedication to inspire tomorrow's professionals who share a personalised and transformational student experience.

• Join a vibrant and engaged team of educators and administrators creating meaningful experiences for students.
• Experience a dynamic role encompassing a wide range of tasks
• Work in an environment that values continuous learning and career success

Join Australia’s top university for teaching* and enjoy staff benefits including: 

• Free staff car parking
• 36.75 hour standard work week
• Access to flexible work/work from home arrangements#
• Up to 18/26 weeks of parental leave#
• Salary packaging options for FBT and Non-FBT items#
• 17.5% of base salary leave loading
• Staff wellbeing program
• Free & Confidential Employee Assistance Program available for all staff
• Study assistance for staff and dependents#
• Corporate health and finance discounts
• Onsite Medical Centre and Counselling Services
• Onsite Sports Centre including gym, fitness classes and pool#

As the External Engagement and Marketing Manager, you will play a pivotal role in elevating the Faculty of Law’s profile and driving meaningful connections across domestic and international markets. This is a dynamic, hands‑on position where no two days look the same, you’ll shape strategic marketing and recruitment activity, lead creative campaigns, build brand presence, and champion the Faculty’s story across digital, print, events, and partner channels. Working closely with senior academic and professional leaders, you’ll be the key connector between the Faculty and the University’s central marketing and recruitment teams, ensuring our product knowledge, messaging, and engagement strategies are integrated, impactful, and always ahead of the curve.

This role offers the opportunity to design and deliver innovative marketing solutions, build and nurture partnerships with schools, industry, and community, and represent the Faculty at events. With responsibility spanning brand, communications, market intelligence, recruitment initiatives, and engagement, you’ll shape strategies that directly influence the Faculty’s success and future growth.

About the person

You will be a strategic, motivated and collaborative marketing professional who is excited by the opportunity to shape the Faculty’s presence across domestic and international markets. You enjoy variety, thrive in a dynamic environment, and bring a mix of creativity, analytical thinking, and strong relationship‑building skills. Able to balance strategic insight with hands‑on delivery, you work confidently with diverse stakeholders and take pride in producing high‑quality, impactful marketing and engagement outcomes.

To succeed in this role, you will also bring:

• A bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications or a related discipline, along with substantial experience delivering integrated marketing strategies.
• Demonstrated capability across campaign development, digital marketing, communications, and website content management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build partnerships, influence effectively, and represent the Faculty with confidence.
• Strong project‑management abilities, including prioritising competing demands and managing multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• A proactive, solutions‑focused mindset, with the ability to think laterally, problem‑solve and work flexibly to meet organisational needs.
• High computer literacy across MS Office and relevant marketing systems.

Salary details

The salary for the position commences at $96,222.23 per annum, plus 12% superannuation. 

Due to the nature of the position as a backfill it may be necessary to vacate the position earlier than the expected date. The Employee will be advised by the giving of 4 weeks’ notice should the term of employment change.

Additional information

Position-related enquiries can be directed to Tanya Merrotsy, Faculty Director, [email protected], 07 5595 2218.

Application and submission details

For further details regarding this appointment, please reference the Position Description and Selection Criteria.

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• A current resume
• A cover letter addressing the Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description above

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Applications close: 11:59pm, Thursday 2 April 2026

Please note, the successful applicant will be required to produce a certified copy of their highest qualification received prior to commencement of duty.

Conditions of employment are offered under a Bond Workplace Agreement (BWA).

Bond University is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage our students and staff to respect individuality, inclusiveness and diversity. In line with Bond University’s values, people from diverse backgrounds, women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTIQ+, and people with a disability are encouraged to apply for positions at the University**.

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