Acquisition Marketing Coordinator

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 Acquisition Marketing Manager, this position works as part of an Acquisition  Marketing team that is focused on making Murdoch University the first choice of study destination for prospective students.

The Acquisition Marketer promotes of the university's disciplines and course offerings in domestic and international markets, working alongside the Acquisition Marketing Manager with the university's Schools, Future Students team and International Office. 

Your Key responsibilities will include –

• Contribute to marketing planning in consultation and collaboration with MCO and university colleagues
• Support the Acquisition team to plan, create and deploy original content for specific University audiences with a focus on acquisition marketing activities, determining platform/format, medium, look and feel, authorship, frequency and duration of messaging
• Support the Acquisition team to produce content relating to the university's academic offerings, adapting and executing via web, print, eDMs and other mediums – including copy, video and audio content
• Work alongside the wider team to monitor and respond to social media enquiries, develop content that will support acquisition activities to generate leads and inbound traffic for websites, social media accounts, applications, forums, blogs, email databases, activations and events.

Please refer to the Position Description for further details.

What We Offer You

This Continuous, Full Time attracts a remuneration of $89,396-$96,594 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

Please apply online via the Apply Now button, along with submitting the following documents to support your application -

• 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:

• A tertiary degree with 1+ years' experience in a marketing coordinator, content creation or community management role or an equivalent combination or relevant experience and/or education/training;
• Knowledge and understanding of content marketing practices, digital platforms and social media
• Ability to think creatively to concept, brief and deliver new ideas in the digital space
• Effective verbal and excellent written communication skills with previous experience in copywriting, proofreading and video production

Applicants should refer to the Position Description for further details on the work requirements, duties, skills and experience required for this role. Applications sent by post or email will not be accepted.

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

Please see the Applicant Guide for more information. Applicants who have support or access requirements, are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application, to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.

Contact Us

For enquiries about the opportunity on offer please reach out to Neil Cullingford, Director Marketing and Communications,   and quote JR104092 as the reference.

Applications Close on  15th August 2025 (11:59pm AWST)

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

Murdoch University acknowledges the different perspectives, skills and experience that people from different backgrounds bring to strengthen its workforce. Murdoch University is committed to enhancing diversity in all its forms and strongly encourages suitably qualified candidates from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people with disability, people of CaLD background and people of diverse genders to apply for this important position.

Murdoch University values workplace diversity, promotes inclusion, and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, women, and individuals with disability. Applicants who have support or access requirements, are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application, to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.