Brand and Campaign Manager

About The Team

The Marketing and Communications Office is a group of committed professional services staff dedicated to inspiring people to choose Murdoch. Through brand, marketing and communications strategies we enhance the reputation of the University, drive future growth and lead employee communications. The team share the work of Murdoch University’s academics, researchers, staff and students with the Murdoch community, as well as domestic and international audiences.

Your New Role

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Brand Marketing, you will be leading the development and execution of brand marketing campaigns aligned with the University’s strategic and commercial objectives.

This role is based in the Murdoch University Marketing and Communications Office (MCO), you will be collaborating across Marketing, Communications, Student Management, IT, Colleges, and external partners to deliver brand and campaign initiatives that support domestic and international recruitment. It also ensures all activities are strategically aligned and measurable.

Your key responsibilities will include
- Leadership
- Provide strategic direction and foster collaboration across multidisciplinary teams to deliver against MCO KPIs
- Model university values through coaching, mentoring, and stakeholder engagement, including senior leadership
- Promote a high-performance culture and embed strategic themes into decision-making across MCO

Operational
- Lead major marketing projects and campaigns, managing budgets, timelines, and compliance requirements
- Develop and implement integrated marketing plans using insights and data to drive recruitment and reputation outcomes
- Oversee brand governance, agency engagement, and continuous improvement of marketing activities and outputs

Please refer to the

Position Description

for further details.

What We Offer You

This Fixed Term (12 Months) | Full Time (37.5 hours per week) attracts a remuneration of $129,268 - $135,270 (pro rata) plus 17% employer superannuation contributions.

You’ll join a dynamic and talented team where diversity and innovation thrive. Our Silver-tier status in the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI), awarded in 2025, reflects our commitment to LGBTIQA+ inclusion, equity, and creating a safe, welcoming environment for all. We strive to be the university of choice for First Nations peoples, honouring Indigenous knowledge. Sustainability is central to our community and guided by clear, confident leadership, we are working toward an ambitious future with goals of net zero emissions and zero waste by 2030.

As well as the flexibility to maintain a work life balance, our staff enjoy a vibrant, natural campus with world-class facilities, along with a variety of benefits, including:

- Periodic salary increases between 1 July 2025 to 1 July 2026 totalling an 6% increase
- Flexible work arrangements
- Cultural Load and allowance - providing up to $8,944 per year to First Nations employees who are contributing cultural knowledge and perspectives beyond the scope of their role
- Indigenous Language Allowance
- Salary packaging options - such as purchasing leave, gym membership, car parking permit
- Employee Assistance Program
- On-campus services and facilities, such as a Childcare Centre, Gym, Vet Hospital, and Chiropractic Clinic

For further information, check out our

benefits and services page



Join us
- A cover letter including a statement addressing the selection criteria (with reference to the Position Description)
- Your most recent resume (CV)

What you’ll bring to the role:

- Tertiary qualifications in marketing, communications, business or related field, with 3+ years’ experience in senior marketing role
- Proven experience in brand marketing and integrated campaign development to meet strategic KPIs
- Strong skills in writing briefs, managing agencies, and delivering campaigns within budget and timelines
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and present effectively
- Highly organised, with strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively

Please note visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia.

Contact Us

For enquiries about the opportunity on offer please reach out to Siobhain Burn, Senior Manager Brand Marketing,

and quote JR104427.

as the reference.

Applications Close on 21 October 2025 (11:59pm AWST)

The University reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time.