Job Description

Chief Marketing and Communications Officer

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Chief Marketing and Communications Officer
/n Fixed Term, Full Time Appointment | Senior Employment Contract
/n Located at our Casuarina Campus | Larrakia Country

/n Relocation Assistance available

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Provide strategic and operational leadership to build and strengthen the Marketing, Media and Communications functions across Charles Darwin University

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About the Position

/n As the Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, you will provide executive leadership of Charles Darwin University's marketing, communications and audience engagement portfolio to strengthen the University's reputation, support student growth and advance its strategic priorities.

Reporting to the Vice-President Global and External Relations, you will oversee the University's Marketing, Media and Communications, Digital Engagement, Web, Events and Territory FM functions, bringing together digital, broadcast and in person engagement to deliver a cohesive and compelling institutional presence.

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As a member of the CDU leadership team, you will provide trusted strategic advice on reputation, brand, communications, stakeholder engagement and issues management. You will inspire and develop a high performing multidisciplinary team to design and deliver integrated strategies that enhance the University's profile, deepen engagement with key audiences and support sustainable growth.

In doing so, you will foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, continuous improvement and evidence-based decision making, ensuring measurable outcomes and exceptional service across the University.

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What You'll Do:

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- Develop and lead the University's enterprise brand and reputation strategy to strengthen Charles Darwin University's position as Australia's most connected university and an institution of choice for students, staff, researchers, industry, government and community.

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- Provide expert strategic advice to the Vice-Chancellor, Senior Executive Team and senior leaders on matters relating to reputation, brand, communications and stakeholder engagement.

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- Lead the development and implementation of an integrated, evidence-based marketing strategy that supports the University's Strategic Plan, student recruitment objectives and organisational priorities.

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- Lead the University's corporate communications, media relations and public affairs functions to ensure clear, consistent and compelling communication with internal and external audiences.

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- Provide strategic oversight of Territory FM as a key University engagement platform, ensuring its operations, programming and partnerships contribute to the University's reputation, community connections and strategic priorities.

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- Drive innovation through the adoption of emerging technologies, digital platforms and artificial intelligence to improve engagement, operational efficiency and customer experience.

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- Lead and develop a high-performing Marketing, Media and Communications team that demonstrates innovation, collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.

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What we are looking for:

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- Postgraduate qualification in marketing, communications, business or a related discipline with extensive relevant senior leadership experience, or an equivalent combination of experience, education and training.

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- Demonstrated ability to use evidence and influence to positively impact strategy development and organisational outcomes.

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- Demonstrated knowledge of contemporary marketing, communication and brand management practices, with the ability to translate strategy into effective organisational initiatives that support growth and enhance the University's market position.

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- Demonstrated ability to lead and prioritise corporate communications and media strategies, with a strong understanding of contemporary channels and audience behaviour, particularly in relation to reputation enhancement and issues management.

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- Demonstrated ability to build team-oriented relationships and engage effectively with stakeholders within a university or other large, complex and diverse organisation.

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- Demonstrated leadership and people management capability, including leading change and developing high-performing teams.

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- Highly developed interpersonal, communication, negotiation and influencing skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences.

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- Demonstrated financial, resource and contract management capability.

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Appointment is contingent upon receipt of a satisfactory National Criminal History check and a valid NT Working with Children clearance

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First Nations Priority Recruitment Measures

/n While this vacancy is open to all applicants, First Nations applicants are strongly encouraged to apply and will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy, in accordance with s57 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1992 (NT) 1992. More information on First Nations Priority Recruitment at CDU and how to apply.

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What's in it for you?

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- An enviable lifestyle in the spectacular Northern Territory | Relocation Assistance provided to aid in relocating to Darwin

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- Four weeks of paid annual leave plus a range of other generous leave provisions

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- Up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave (eligibility criteria apply)

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- Salary Packaging opportunities

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- Ability to negotiate transfer of leave entitlements under the Public Employment (Mobility) Act 1989

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- Free on-campus parking in designated areas

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- Employee Assistance Program

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- Recognition of prior service with another Australian university/NT Government for Long Service Leave (recognition applied to qualifying period only)

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- An employer who values your contribution to building a bigger, better and stronger University

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- Work with a University committed to changing people's lives for the better through training, education, and research

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- Opportunities for professional development as well as access to over 5,000 courses via Linked In learning corporate membership

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Do you need support?

/n CDU endeavours to establish and maintain effective systems and processes that support a flexible and inclusive workplace culture. Adjustments can be made to support you throughout the application and selection process, as well as during employment, in line with the University's Workplace Adjustment Policy and Procedure

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Diversity and Inclusion

/n At CDU, we actively celebrate our diversity and believe that our differences will make CDU the must connected University in Australia. We are committed to maintaining a culture where every member of our University community feels respected, safe, encouraged to speak up and supported in achieving their professional goals, and that they truly belong.

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Applications from First Nations people, women at all levels, culturally and racially marginalised people, people with disability, neurotypical and neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ people, people with family and caring responsibilities and people at all stages of their careers are welcomed.

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Work Health and Safety

/n CDU is committed to providing a physical and psychological safe working environment. Confidential support can also be provided to employees who may be experiencing domestic, family, or sexual violence outside the workplace.

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Charles Darwin University is guided by our core values of Courage, Kindness, Openness, Innovation, and Leadership, which shape our daily actions and decisions. CDU is committed to being a safe and inclusive organisation for everyone.

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As part of the Charles Darwin University's commitment to providing a safe, respectful and rewarding workplace, and to meeting our legal obligations, we ask candidates to declare whether they have ever been investigated for an allegation of Gender Based Violence or found to have engaged in conduct that constitutes Gender Based Violence, in any previous employment or through any legal process.

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This information assists us to comply with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender Based Violence and will be considered when assessing a candidate's suitability for employment, to help ensure the safety of our University community.

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You make CDU. And we want you to be exactly who you are.

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Applications Close: Sunday 2nd August 2026

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📌 Chief Marketing and Communications Officer (Darwin)
🏢 Charles Darwin University
📍 Darwin