Marketing Communications Senior Officer

Full time, fixed term position until November 2027

Manage and implement marketing and communications campaigns and initiatives for the Faculty of Engineering.

Base salary of $112,628 + 17% Superannuation

About the opportunity

The Marketing Communications Senior Officer, Engineering is a member of a collegial team, and collaborates with other Marketing and Communication teams, in support of faculty, student recruitment, alumni and development and external engagement related strategic objectives.

This busy role is responsible for campaign management and execution, direct and online marketing, the management of externally targeted web content and various faculty profile raising activities. Strong stakeholder management skills are critical as the role engages with key academic and professional stakeholders to develop and implement integrated, multi-channel campaigns in domestic and international markets. The position also involves collaborating on a wide range of brand and research related marketing and communication projects.

About you

The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for a Marketing Communications Senior Officer, Engineering who:

• demonstrates successful campaign management and execution
• demonstrates an understanding of Australian higher education, in particular the student recruitment cycle
• has successfully built positive and collaborative stakeholder relationships in order to execute on business objectives
• demonstrates digital marketing expertise, including creating and editing externally facing web pages within AEM
• has proven ability to manage externally targeted content for a number of different audiences.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Pre-employment checks and declarations

Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University. Also, to meet the University’s obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement

At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTQIA+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion.

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.

For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.

For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Laura Pierce, Recruitment Operations by email to laura.pierce@sydney.edu.au.

Applications Close

Monday 08 June 2026 11:59 PM