• Based at either Melbourne Burwood or Geelong Waterfront Campus + hybrid work arrangements
• Two full-time opportunities available: one continuing and one fixed-term until 30 January 2028
• HEW 9 $143,627 - $152,229 + 17% Superannuation

Why this role matters:

Ready to make your mark? Join Deakin’s Marketing and Recruitment Division as a Marketing Manager, partnering with either the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment (SEBE) or the Faculty of Business and Law. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a talented team and shape the marketing strategy for two of Deakin’s most influential and future-focused faculties.

In this high-impact leadership role, you'll drive innovative, integrated marketing and communications campaigns that build product reputation, engage diverse audiences and support ambitious student recruitment goals. No two days are the same. From collaborating with senior faculty leaders and influencing strategic decision-making, to leading impactful campaigns and identifying new growth opportunities, you'll be at the forefront of delivering meaningful results.

We're looking for a creative and commercially minded leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, brings strong stakeholder engagement and leadership capability that inspires teams to achieve their best. If you're passionate about driving growth, leading high-performing teams and creating marketing that makes a real difference, this is your opportunity to shape the future at Deakin.

As a Marketing Manager you will:

• Lead the development, implementation and evaluation of integrated marketing strategies to support student recruitment and faculty growth
• Provide strategic advice to the Faculty Executive and key stakeholders, translating University priorities into Faculty-specific marketing initiatives
• Lead and develop a high-performing marketing team, ensuring effective planning, delivery and continuous improvement
• Oversee marketing campaigns, communications and student recruitment activities, using data and insights to inform decisions and optimise performance
• Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships while managing resources and budgets to deliver outcomes in a complex environment  

To be successful, you’ll have:

• Postgraduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and training
• Proven experience leading functions, programs or significant bodies of work, including managing resources and delivering outcomes in complex environments
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and inform decision-making
• Excellent communication and relationship management capability, including the ability to tailor messaging for diverse audiences
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing marketing and communications plans, and producing high-quality content across print and digital channels

Note: This role requires travel between campuses and may involve occasional after-hours work to support marketing events scheduled in the evenings and on weekends.

Here's how to apply: 

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

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

 PD - Marketing Manager (Business & Law)_HEW 9.pdf

 PD - Marketing Manager (SEBE)_HEW 9.pdf

Applications for this position close on Sunday 13th September at 11:55pm.

Benefits for working with us!

At Deakin, we offer more than just a job. We offer a rewarding career in a flexible, inclusive and forward-thinking environment. Across our campuses in Geelong, Melbourne and regional Victoria, you'll enjoy flexible working arrangements that support work-life balance, generous leave provisions including extended parental leave and the option to purchase additional leave, and access to a range of professional development opportunities to help you grow your career.

As a Marketing Manager, you'll have the opportunity to lead impactful marketing initiatives, collaborate with passionate colleagues across the University, and contribute to strengthening Deakin's reputation and engagement with prospective students, industry partners and the wider community. Join a team that values innovation, creativity and continuous improvement while making a meaningful difference through education and research.


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.

Pre-employment safety and suitability checks:

In accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence, appointment to this role is subject to successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks, including Working With Children Checks and candidate gender-based violence declarations.

Candidates may be asked to declare whether they have been investigated for an allegation of Gender‑based Violence, or determined to have engaged in conduct that constitutes Gender‑based Violence during the course of their previous employment, or otherwise in a legal process.  A declaration is not required from individuals who have experienced gender‑based violence.  A ‘Yes’ response does not automatically exclude a candidate from employment, and any information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for relevance to the role and the University’s safety obligations.