"Marketing, Promotions and Events Officer"

Marketing, Promotions and Events Officer

locations

Ballarat, Victoria

time type

Part time

posted on

Posted Today

time left to apply

End Date: March 16, 2026 (17 days left to apply)

job requisition id

JR101195

Contribute to the design and creation of marketing, promotional and engagement strategies at Federation University.

Commercial Services – Mt Helen Campus

Part-time (0.8), continuing appointment

HEW 5 - $79,177 p.a. plus up to 17% superannuation

Position closing date: 15/03/2026

Ranked number one university in Australia for First Generation Student Enrolments (Good Universities Guide 2022) and with top rankings in Victoria around student support, social equity, skills and employment, we are driven to make difference to every student and the community providing lifelong learning, skills, and research locally, regionally, and globally.

With University and TAFE campuses in Ballarat, Berwick, Gippsland, and the Wimmera we are positioned to provide pathways from vocational education and skills training through to higher education.

About the role

You will be responsible for coordinating and supporting the activities and events of Commercial Services, contributing to the design and creation of innovative marketing and customer engagement strategies for Commercial Services business units.

You will:

coordinate the Commercial Services promotional programmes;

coordinate the use of social media including, but not limited to Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat and YouTube;

proactively market the facilities and services of Commercial Services;

contribute in developing new business opportunities for Commercial Services by developing and maintaining engagement plans; and

manage and update the Commercial Services Websites, promotional and retail systems.

About you

You will possess working knowledge and expertise generated from professional experience in marketing, public relations or hospitality disciplines with demonstrated experience in busy, complex environments. In addition, you will have demonstrated ability to exercise initiative, innovation, establishing priorities, and managing often non-negotiable deadlines.

You will possess demonstrated:

experience in organising events, activities and services based on specific client requirements,

experience in the design and layout of promotional material and publications;

ability to plan and review the effectiveness of projects and work effectively within prescribed deadlines; and

experience in using Microsoft Office software, Adobe Illustrator or similar, Photoshop. Web design experience would be advantageous.

All University positions must hold a valid Employer Working With Children Check (WWCC). Please refer to the position description for WWCC requirements.

How to apply

Please apply by Sunday, 15 March 2026

Applicants are required to submit a resume and a suitability statement not to exceed two-pages.

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