University Marketing and Communications Senior Officer (Museums)

5d ago , from Advertising Industry Careers

14-month fixed-term opportunity for an experienced marketing and communications professional

Hybrid work from home and from campus

Base Salary $117,133 - $127,610 plus 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

The University Marketing and Communications Senior Officer (Museums) leads the planning, delivery, and project management of strategic marketing and communications initiatives for the University of Sydney’s museums and cultural programs. In this role, you will have the unique opportunity to lead the Chau Chak Wing Museum’s marketing initiatives in order to grow audiences and enhance the University’s reputation. This role is ideal for a strategic marketing and communications professional who is passionate about the GLAM sector and thrives in a collaborative working environment.

Your key responsibilities will be:develop and project manage marketing communications initiatives and campaigns in support of the Museum’s and University’s strategiesmanage the development, production, and distribution of communications collateral across multiple channels, including social media, web and EDMidentify opportunities to build the Museum’s reach, audiences and brand positioningmaintain regular reporting on audience insights and behaviours, conduct competitive analysis and identify industry trendsprovide specialist advice regarding tertiary education and museum/cultural environments, emerging marketing communications trends and industry best practicedevelop effective and collaborative relationships with staff at all levels across the University and maintain a client-focused approach in the delivery of marketing and communications servicescontribute to broader service excellence and process improvement initiatives.

About you





experience working as a marketing and communications professional within the GLAM sector (public sector is also advantageous)demonstrated experience creating and/or integrating a marketing strategy for a business or institutionproven capability in a wide range of digital marketing skills (CMS, EDMs, social media, SEO)robust organisational and project management skills, including the ability to work to deadlines and manage competing prioritiesextensive experience in developing and executing marketing communications campaigns and strategies across a broad range of channels and mediumsstrong influencing and negotiation skills to manage a diverse stakeholder base and ensure brand and strategy alignment across all work activitiesexperience editing copy written by others to ensure a publication, print or online, is of a standard that meets editorial requirements and objectives.

Work Rights

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.

Applications Close

Sunday 16 August 2026 11:59 PM

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📌 University Marketing and Communications Senior Officer (Museums) (Darlington)
🏢 The University of Sydney
📍 Darlington