• Based at our Geelong, Waterfront Campus + hybrid work arrangements
• Full-time and fixed-term until March 2027
• HEW 7 $105,933 - $116,643 + 17% Superannuation

Are you a creative storyteller who loves bringing ideas to life through engaging digital content and video? Do you thrive on building relationships, managing competing priorities and turning complex information into compelling campaigns? Consider joining Deakin’s Brand Research Marketing team, where the work we do every day is grounded in storytelling and connection.

Benefits of working with us!

At Deakin, we offer more than just a job - we offer a lifestyle. Across our campuses in Geelong, Melbourne, and regional Victoria, you’ll find everything you need to thrive, including: on-site childcare, gyms, medical centres, cafes, accessible public transport, and convenient parking. Enjoy flexible working arrangements that support your work-life balance, generous leave entitlements including extended parental leave and the option to purchase additional time off, plus a wide range of staff discounts on travel and more. Our health and wellbeing services, ongoing professional development opportunities, and inclusive, supportive culture make Deakin a place where you can grow - whether you're working remotely or immersed in the vibrant energy of campus life.

As a Coordinator, Campaigns (Research), you will:

• Ensure the timely delivery of Deakin’s Brand Research content, campaigns and initiatives using a variety of systems, processes and sources.
• Develop and execute creative and campaign briefs and media plans with external agencies, ensuring all creative and advertising communicates effectively to the right audience, at the right time, with the right message.
• Create and coordinate fresh, strategic copy, concepts, videos, photography and multimedia assets that align with the Deakin brand and support campaign objectives across digital, social, web and paid channels.
• Coordinate end-to-end creative and video production processes including briefing, scripting, storyboarding, talent coordination, shoot logistics, approvals, post-production and asset delivery across campaign and content initiatives.
• Understand internal stakeholder needs and provide practical solutions aligned with university context and policy.

To be successful, you’ll have:

• A degree in Marketing, Communications with substantial subsequent relevant experience or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
• Proven experience in creative coordination or a similar role.
• Strong understanding of multichannel marketing strategies and execution.
• Excellent storytelling and multimedia content creation skills, including experience coordinating or developing video and digital creative assets.
• Proficient with project and stakeholder management, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

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 Natalie East (Senior Coordinator, Campaigns) on n.east@deakin.edu.au.

Position Description:  PD_Coordinator, Campaigns (Research).pdf

Applications for this position close on 27 May 2026, at 11:55pm. 

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.

Note: a 4% pay increase will apply to this role as of the 29^th of June, 2026.