"Manager, Agency Village Operations"

Role Type

Continuing; Full Time

Department

Advancement, Communications & Marketing

Salary

UoM 9 $143,185 - $148,972 p.a. plus 17% super

• Spearhead agency partnerships / Drive innovative marketing projects / Influence university-wide creative strategies
• Apply now to lead transformative marketing initiatives and shape the University's creative direction
• Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

As Manager, Agency Village Operations, you'll play a pivotal role in coordinating the University's creative and media services engagement with external agencies. You'll have the opportunity to lead project deliverables, implement innovative working practices, and drive integrated project management efficiencies. This role offers you the chance to influence university-wide marketing strategies while working with diverse stakeholders in a dynamic, high-impact environment.

Your Responsibilities

• Coordinate Agency Partnerships: Serve as the central point of contact for external agency account services, managing project schedules and deliverables.
• Drive Project Excellence: Ensure high-quality execution of creative projects, meeting quality expectations, timelines, and budgets.
• Implement Innovative Practices: Leverage technology and agile methodologies to improve processes and operational efficiency.
• Foster Stakeholder Relationships: Develop and maintain strong working relationships across the University and with external partners.

You May Be a Great Fit If

You are an experienced, energetic professional with a strong background in agency account management, possessing excellent project management skills and the ability to navigate complex environments while delivering multi-channel marketing programs.

You May Also

• Have extensive experience as a Group or Senior Account Director in a high-traffic agency environment.
• Possess outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to influence stakeholders and build relationships based on trust and expertise.
• Excel at managing multiple creative projects with an understanding of cost implications.
• Approach problem-solving innovatively and adapt to rapidly changing environments.

What We Offer You

We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment, including:

• Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
• Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance
• Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance
• Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program

For more information check out our benefits page!

Your New Team – Advancement (University Communications & Marketing)

University’s Communications and Marketing function provides strategic, advisory and operational services to support the academic mission and the University strategy. It fosters a culture of best practice and collaboration across the University’s communication and marketing teams and stakeholders and uses data-driven insights to inform decision-making across the University.

Join Us and unlock your career potential! Is this the perfect opportunity for you? Apply today! Including the following documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience

Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description. If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject.