"Head of Marketing"

About this Opportunity

• Fixed-Term (until 7 April 2027), Full-Time
• Global Brand and Marketing Directorate
• Flexible campus locations and hybrid working arrangements available, with appointments possible in Brisbane or at regional Queensland campuses including Townsville, Rockhampton, Cairns and Mackay.
• Attractive Remuneration Package

Join an organisation with an unbreakable belief that quality education, training and research should be available to everyone – regardless of background, location or life circumstances.

Working at CQUniversity

Step into a role where you’ll contribute to strengthening a global brand and supporting domestic growth in a dynamic and competitive national landscape. At CQUniversity, you’ll join a collaborative and future-focused marketing team working to enhance alignment, consistency, capability, and the effective use of data, insights, and technology across the Directorate.

In this key leadership position you’ll work closely with three direct management reports and broader teams to provide strategic direction and ensure the effective delivery of high-impact advertising, content, lead-nurture and automation activity, while guiding brand strategy and overseeing governance of visual identity and creative standards. You’ll partner closely with senior leaders, stakeholders, agencies and specialist teams to guide integrated multi-channel campaign delivery, advance martech and content systems, and support continuous improvements in processes, workflows, creative production, and marketing performance.

This is an opportunity to play a meaningful role in the University’s evolving brand and marketing ecosystem, supporting enhancements to platforms, compliance, agency leadership, and audience engagement, while leading teams through change with clarity and confidence.

Be Rewarded

• 17% superannuation (with the choice to join an award-winning superfund)
• Generous annual, personal/sick and carer’s leave
• 7.25 hours engaged service leave
• Fantastic professional and career development opportunities
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport

Position Requirements

• Postgraduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience in marketing, brand, communications or creative production, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Senior experience leading high-performing marketing teams in complex, multi-channel environments (education, corporate or government preferred).
• Strong expertise in strategic brand management and creative governance, including identity application, content systems, quality control and senior-level advice.
• Demonstrated capability in national advertising and campaign delivery, including media planning, student attraction, lead nurture, automation and performance optimisation.
• Advanced communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to simplify complexity and influence decisions.
• Proven capability in implementing and optimising martech, workflow, analytics and marketing automation platforms to support compliant, efficient and insight-led marketing.
• Strong understanding of integrated marketing ecosystems, including the alignment of tools, processes and platforms across functions.
• Knowledge of the Australian tertiary education sector (highly desirable).

Position Description

For further information about this position, please refer to the Position Description.

Apply today for a career that changes lives

Applications Close: 11:59pm, Sunday, 12 April 2026

Job Requisition ID: 7159

Contact Details:
Kylie Devine
k.devine@cqu.edu.au

When submitting your application, please include: Your Current CV or Resume, and a 1-2 page Cover Letter highlighting your relevant skills, experience and suitability for the position.

Work Rights: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold the full rights to work in Australia to be considered for this appointment.

CQUniversity is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes diversity in the workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and CQUniversity’s domestic and international student graduates with post-study work rights are encouraged to apply.

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Posted: 20/03/2026