Job no: 0058292
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Fixed-term Until January 2026
Department: Student and Scholarly Services
Salary: UOM 6 – $96,459 – $104,413 p.a. plus 17% super
- Support development and delivery of strategic marketing initiatives for University Colleges and Residential Life, enhancing student recruitment and engagement.
- Create engaging, multi-platform content to bring the student accommodation experience to life
- Brilliant benefits and a flexible hybrid work environment!
About the Role
The Marketing and Recruitment Coordinator supports strategic marketing communication initiatives for the University Colleges and Residential Life portfolio, creating engaging content to highlight the student accommodation value proposition and experience. The role involves sourcing, producing, and distributing marketing materials to attract prospective students, coordinating content planning and production, and organising events to increase awareness of university accommodation options. Additionally, the coordinator manages project tasks, collaborates with various teams, and liaises with external vendors and internal stakeholders.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Provide strong creative input, administrative coordination, and planning skills across activities including, but not limited to, the development of product, category, and campaign-specific marketing communications materials both printed and online, photography and video content, digital applications, and automated EDM journeys.
- Support with the ideation, research, and development of key pieces of editorial content to support the promotion of the University Accommodation.
- Identify, source, and produce engaging key recruitment collateral, marketing content, and campaign assets for use across publications, web, and email channels on deadline, and to budget.
- Work with colleagues and key stakeholders to determine key messages and audiences for communications, and adapt tone and messaging accordingly.
Who we are looking for
The ideal candidate possesses strong written and verbal communication skills, a proven ability to build and maintain relationships with multiple stakeholders, and excels in a collaborative, rapidly changing environment. They are proactive, able to work independently, use creative thinking to challenge the status quo, and effectively manage stakeholder engagement and reputation.
You will also have:
- Some work experience within relevant marketing and communications field and tertiary qualification in marketing, communications, public relations, business or a related discipline or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education/training.
- Demonstrated experience supporting the implementation and delivery of integrated marketing and communications initiatives.
- Demonstrated experience with creation and production of various campaign creative assets and content for both digital and offline channels.
For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements please refer to the attached PD.
This role requires the successful candidate to undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Your new team – Student and Scholarly Services
Student and Scholarly Services provides student administration and services from recruitment and point of enquiry to graduation. This team also delivers wellbeing and scholarly services to students and staff.
What we offer you!
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services, and discounts on graduate courses. For more information check out our benefits page!
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We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description found below, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture, and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.
For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring
Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with 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 Walid via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the contact details listed on the Position Description.
Position Description
