Senior Officer, Marketing

• Faculty of Business, Economics and Law
• Full-time (100%), fixed-term position for up to 12-months
• Ideal start date for this role is 1 June 2026
• Base salary will be in the range $95,361.62 - $102,302.92 + 17% super (HEW Level 6)
• Based at our St Lucia Campus

About This Opportunity

As Senior Officer, Marketing, you will support the delivery of high‑quality, purpose‑driven marketing outcomes for the Faculty of Business, Economics and Law. Working closely with stakeholders in a collaborative professional services environment, you will contribute to integrated campaigns and continuous improvement initiatives to support the Faculty’s strategic priorities including student recruitment, reputation and engagement.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Lead marketing projects in consultation with the Marketing Manager, oversee briefs, stakeholder coordination, and brand‑aligned delivery within budget and timelines.
• Plan and implement marketing initiatives for the Faculty’s Executive Education portfolio to support its recruitment and reputational objectives, including developing nurture content.
• Collaborate with internal teams on major projects, University-wide events and student recruitment campaigns for Faculty programs, including SEM and digital marketing activities.
• Research, develop and publish engaging marketing content across digital channels (including digital assets, web, eDMS, social media and testimonials) to ensure consistency, quality and brand alignment.
• Build productive relationships with internal stakeholders to understand objectives and translate them into effective marketing solutions.
• Monitor and report on marketing performance and use data and analytics to improve performance of future activity.
• Represent the Faculty at UQ’s annual Open Day event. Work outside normal hours on occasion for marketing and engagement activities such as events, photo shoots and content / story opportunities.

About You

You will bring a proactive and collaborative approach, with the ability to balance strategy and delivery in a fast‑paced environment. You will demonstrate:

• Degree in marketing, communications, or a related field, with at least four years’ relevant experience, or equivalent experience and training.
• Strong written communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, engaging and audience‑focused content, with a focus on digital channels.
• Experience leading and delivering marketing projects, strategies and campaigns for a range of different stakeholders and audiences.
• An analytical mindset, with the ability to interpret data, problem-solve and contribute to evidence‑based decision‑making.
• Experience working with digital marketing platforms such as Mailchimp, Google Ads (SEM), Google Analytics and Meta Business Suite.
• High levels of organisation, attention to detail and time management.
• Capacity to work autonomously and collaboratively across multi-disciplinary teams within a values driven organisation.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders.

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, working together to create a better world. Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available.

Enjoy 17% super, 17.5% leave loading, flexible and hybrid working options, health and wellbeing programs, a heavily discounted Study for Staff program, on‑campus childcare, affordable parking, and salary packaging.

Interested?

For the full Position Description or more information about this opportunity, please contact the Faculty of Business, Economics and Law Manager, Marketing Danika Ryan via email danika.ryan@uq.edu.au. For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.

When you apply, please ensure you upload a resume and cover letter summarizing how your background aligns to the ‘About You’ section.

Other Information

Pre-employment checks may include: verification of the right to work in Australia and qualifications. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.

We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We recognise that career pathways and opportunities differ and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criteria but can demonstrate their potential relative to opportunity. We’re also happy to support any accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process. Just let us know how we can help by emailing talent@uq.edu.au or calling +61 7 3365 2623.

Applications close Wednesday 29 April 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-63728). Applications will be reviewed as received. Candidates may be interviewed prior to the job closing date, and early applications are strongly encouraged. Interviews have been tentatively scheduled for the week commencing 4 May.