Officer, Media

• Based at our Melbourne, Burwood Campus + hybrid work arrangements
• Full-time and fixed-term until November 2026
• HEW 5 $83,407 - $93, % Superannuation

Why work with us?

At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.

Who are we?

Deakin is a cutting-edge public university headquartered in Victoria, revolutionising education with 61,000 students across our campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, Deakin University Lancaster University Indonesia (DLI), GIFT City, India, and our vibrant online environment. We're proud to be a progressive and open-minded university, delivering the highest student satisfaction in Victoria and consistently ranked in the top 1% of the world's universities.

As an Officer, you will:

• Support digital media setup, optimisation, and daily management under media specialists' guidance.
• Assist with financial and administrative tasks, ensuring accurate reporting, timely invoice processing, and budget tracking.
• Collaborate with stakeholders on creative assets and manage media tagging and data segmentation.
• Maintain accurate records, follow local processes, and contribute to process improvements. Communicate clearly, adapt messaging to audience needs, and foster teamwork in a respectful, inclusive environment.
• Take initiative, meet objectives, and deliver efficient outcomes aligned with team goals.

To be successful, you'll have:

• Completion of a Degree without subsequent relevant work experience; or
• Completion of an Associate Diploma and at least two years subsequent relevant work experience; or
• Completion of a Post-Trades Certificate or Advanced Certificate and extensive relevant experience as a Technician; or
• An equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training. × Sound experience in digital media buying.
• Working knowledge of web analytics tools such as Adobe or Google Analytics.
• Experience in Paid Search, as well as various social platforms.
• Experience in any DSP Display Platform buying (DV360 is preferred but not required), and knowledge of trafficking with an ad server, such as CM360.
• Experience within Media Agency is highly recommended but not required.

Here's how to apply:

Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Christopher Geronimo, Digital Marketing Manager on

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

Position Description - Officer,

Applications for this position close on Friday the 3rd of October.

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.