Marketing and Communications Coordinator

Country Universities Centre – Sydney CBD NSW

Twenty-eight study centres. Five states. Thousands of students who chose to stay in their home communities and study anyway. We are the coordinating body for the Country Universities Centres and we’re looking for a Marketing and Communications Coordinator (12-month parental leave contract) to be the creative and operational engine behind the Country Universities Centre’s (CUC) external presence.

About the Role

We are seeking a Marketing and Communications Coordinator to take ownership of the CUC brand. The role involves day-to-day content creation and communication across the CUC's channels to grow the public profile, strengthen key stakeholder awareness and amplify the collective impact of Centres across regional Australia.

As the Coordinator you will not only deliver high-quality content but also undertake the research, analysis of trends and recommend new initiatives that may improve engagement, reach and impact. You will be responsible for driving awareness, engagement and advocacy through proactive, strategic and impactful marketing.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, coordinate and deliver marketing and communications campaigns that build awareness, engagement and support advocacy activities

Manage CUC Central’s content and campaign calendar, ensuring activities align with network priorities

Maintain and grow CUC’s digital presence across social media channels, website and email marketing

Produce and distribute newsletters for key stakeholder audiences

Identify, capture and develop compelling student, Centre and community stories that demonstrate impact and support advocacy, engagement and promotional activities

Monitor campaign performance and sector trends, research new opportunities and promotional initiatives, and provide recommendations to improve engagement,



marketing effectiveness, and organisational outcomes

Maintain CUC Central's brand identity and reputation, ensuring consistency, quality and professionalism across all communications and marketing activities

Maintain and evolve brand assets, templates and resources for the CUC network

What You’ll Bring

Demonstratedstrategic approachandskills in content production including but not limited to design, writing, socialmedia, newsletter management

Demonstrated experience and confidence in managing social media platforms, email marketing campaigns and organisational websites

Strong storytellingcapabilityto capture and communicate human impact in plain, engaging language

Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (including InDesign) and Canva, with the ability to produce high-quality materials

Ability to analyse data, campaign performance and market insights to inform decision‑making, build engagement

Ability to translate organisational values and stories into engaging, well-designed communication assets

Highly organised, with the ability to manage regular production and content schedules and competing requests

Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build relationships and work collaboratively across a geographically dispersed network

Genuine interest in regional communities and the people who live and study in them

Experience with WordPress or other website content management and development platforms

Background inmarketing,journalism, media or community communications

Familiarity with regional Australia and the tertiary education sector

Why Join Us?

A genuinely hands-on role where you own and shape content creation and communication

Work that directly supports educational outcomes and social impact

Work in a collaborative, supportive, and purpose-led environment

Adaptable working arrangements and a supportive team culture

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📌 Marketing and Communications Coordinator (City of Sydney)
🏢 Country Universities Centre
📍 City of Sydney