Marketing Manager

**Job no**: 0026817
**Location**:Parkville
**Role type**:Full time, fixed term for 6 months
**Department/School**:Melbourne University Sport
**Salary**:UOM 8 - $110,709 - $119,829 p.a. plus 17% super
- Play a hands-on, integral role in delivering a range of exciting events at MU Sport
- Draw on your Marketing expertise to provide high-level strategic advice and guidance
- Enhance your career through this unique opportunity at Australia’s leading University

The University of Melbourne would like to acknowledge and pay respect to the Traditional Owners of the lands upon which our campuses are situated, the Wurundjeri and Boon Wurrung Peoples, the Yorta Yorta Nation, the Dja Dja Wurrung People. We acknowledge that the land on which we meet and learn was the place of age-old ceremonies, of celebration, initiation and renewal, and that the local Aboriginal Peoples have had and continue to have a unique role in the life of these lands.

**About Melbourne University Sport**
Melbourne University Sport (MU Sport) is a Department of the University, reporting to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (People and Community) and the Melbourne University Sport Advisory Board, and provides high-level policy, business and financial advice to the University on the development and management of sport and recreation at the University.

MU Sport provides professional management of the fitness, sports and recreation facilities, programs and activities of the University and works closely with all stakeholders and external strategic partners in delivering sport and physical recreation opportunities for the University community in accordance with strategic and operational plans.

**About the Role**
Marketing at MU Sport encompasses brand awareness, corporate and alumni relations, customer experience, marketing and communication of programs and services, business development opportunities and management of events.

As the Marketing Manager, your work will be integral to the development and implementation of both strategic and operational activities for MU Sport. This is a hands-on role that will see you liaise with stakeholders at all levels and work collaboratively with your team to deliver a range of exciting events. A key focus will be increasing advocacy and awareness of MU Sport throughout the University community, and your expert guidance and creative ideas will be encouraged.

Responsibilities include:

- Develop, implement and report against Marketing elements in accordance with MU Sport Strategic and Operational Plans
- Ensure that MU Sport and the University present a consistent brand across all MU Sport and club communications
- Oversee events such as the University Basketball League and the Australian Boat Race, along with other department events such as the Blues and Sport Awards
- Provide high-level specialised advice to the Board, Director and other senior managers

**About You**
As a keen problem solver, you have highly developed organisational and analytical skills and can prioritise your workload to meet deadlines. You have strong interpersonal skills, with an ability to build and maintain productive relationships with stakeholders at all levels, ranging from junior casual staff to senior University executives and partners. With your natural ability to lead teams and take initiative, you can hit the ground running in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment.

You will also have:

- A postgraduate degree or progress towards postgraduate qualifications, with extensive relevant experience in marketing and corporate relations in the sport, fitness, recreation or related industry or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training
- Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing strategic marketing plans and brand management, including corporate and media communications strategies
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
- Good working knowledge of relevant technology suites, including Adobe and Microsoft Office with some experience managing website content
- To ensure the University continues to provide a safe environment for everyone, this position requires the incumbent to hold a current and valid Working with Children Check._

**About the University**
The University of Melbourne is consistently ranked amongst the leading universities in the world. We are proud of our people, our commitment to research and teaching excellence, and our global engagement.

**Benefits of Working with Us**
In addition to having the opportunity to grow and be challenged, and to be part of a vibrant campus life, our people enjoy a range of rewarding benefits:

- Flexible working arrangements, generous personal, parental and cultural leave
- Competitive remuneration, 17% super, salary packaging and leave loading
- Free and subsidised health and wellbeing services, and access to fitness and cultural clubs
- Discounts on a wide range of products and services including Myki cards and Qantas Club
- Car