Marketing and Communications Assistant

3 days ago

Camperdown, New South Wales, Australia The University of Sydney Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

  • 12 month Fixed term contract till August 2026

  • Provide marketing and communications support for alumni and donor audiences

  • Base Salary $89K + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

Our Marketing and Communications unit is striving to deliver on our university's ambitious marketing strategy. Reporting to the Marketing and Communications Specialist (Advancement), we are looking for a Marketing and Communications Assistant to support the University's objective of maintaining ongoing connection and engagement with our global community of alumni and donors.

The Advancement Portfolio is responsible for providing the direction, coordination and management of the alumni engagement and fundraising programs for the University, including a wide range of alumni communications and events as well as the major giving, planned giving and community giving programs.

This position will see you take on a range of duties including but not limited to, developing content with a strategic focus for both print and digital channels, managing a monthly e-newsletter, and providing administrative and project support throughout the team.

About you

  • strong copywriting skills and experience coordinating communications using different channels including newsletters, email, social media and web

  • experience creating engaging content for social media and reporting on insights and learnings to improve ongoing performance

  • ability to interpret data to track campaign performance, identify trends, and make data-driven recommendations for improvement is highly valuable

  • proven ability to plan, prioritise and organise workload in a high-volume environment whilst working to strict deadlines

  • experience with social media advertising desirable but not required.

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement

At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.

For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.

For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Laura Pierce, Recruitment Operations by email to

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