Team Leader, Academy Marketing

James Cook University (JCU) is creating a brighter future for life in the Tropics and beyond, through education and research that makes a difference locally and globally.

We now have an exciting opportunity for a agile and experienced Team Leader, Academy Marketing to join our Brand and Marketing Services team.

- Full time, continuing opportunity | 36.25 hours a week
- Based at the Townsville Bebegu Yumba campus, Douglas
- HEWL 7: $ 99,878 - $110,446 per year plus up to 17% employer superannuation

ABOUT THE ROLE

This university-wide leadership role leads the Academy Marketing team and the delivery of academy marketing services across all JCU Colleges. Working in partnership with College and University stakeholders, you will drive strategic marketing initiatives that increase brand awareness, program engagement and uptake across JCU’s academic portfolio.

- Providing day-to-day leadership, direction and support to the team of Academy Marketing Advisors, including, monitoring delivery, developing team capability, and promoting collaboration and consistent practice.
- The role also directly manages the marketing portfolio for the College of Medicine and Dentistry (CMD), delivering academy marketing services for CMD in addition to leading the broader Academy Marketing function.
- Coordinate marketing priorities and resources across all Colleges, ensuring consistent, high-quality service delivery and continuous improvement.
- Use customer insights and advanced data analysis to influence stakeholder decision-making, improve the customer journey and identify strategic opportunities.
- Provide day-to-day leadership, direction and support to the Academy Marketing team, including allocating and prioritising work,



developing capability and monitoring performance against agreed plans and service standards.

WHAT YOU CAN BRING TO THE ROLE

You will have degree qualifications and experience in marketing or communications, together with contemporary knowledge of marketing strategies, data analysis and reporting. You will demonstrate experience managing strategic projects from concept through to post-project analysis, with outcomes aligned to organisational objectives.

Strong people leadership capability is essential, including experience leading and developing a team, allocating and prioritising work, managing budgets and workflows, and supporting staff to deliver quality outcomes across a diverse portfolio. You will also bring high-level communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders. Knowledge of the stakeholders, partnerships and marketing considerations relevant to academic disciplines and Colleges in the higher education sector is desirable.

WHY JCU?

JCU offers a dynamic and culturally diverse workplace where your ideas are valued, your professional growth is supported, and your work-life balance is respected. Working under the values of Authenticity, Excellence, Integrity, and Respect, we support and empower our people through the provisions of;





- A generous superannuation scheme with up to 17% employer contributions with UniSuper
- 36.25-hour full-time working week
- 5 weeks of annual leave
- 15 days paid sick/carers leave per year
- Up to 6 months paid parental leave or 12 months at half pay
- A range of flexible working options
- Attractive options for salary packaging
- Staff study assistance and paid study leave
- Ongoing professional development support
- Fitness Passport
- Corporate discount on health insurance
- Free Employee Assistance Program (coaching and counselling)
- Well-equipped modern facilities and contemporary workspaces with on-campus childcare, medical services, gym and cafes.

HOW TO APPLY

Are you ready to make a difference? Join us at JCU, where your future meets the tropics.

Click the ‘apply’ button to be redirected to the JCU careers page and follow the below steps:

1. Complete the application form
2. Upload your current resume
3. Upload a cover letter outlining your relevant experience in relation to the key requirements of the role and how your skills and experience will ensure your success.

ABOUT OUR PROCESS

At JCU, we are committed to employing individuals who meet the requirements of the role and align with our values. All applicants will be contacted and advised of an outcome once the recruitment process is finalised.

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James Cook University encourages people from all backgrounds who meet role requirements to apply. We value and celebrate the diversity of our community, and are committed to ensuring our community, and are committed to ensuring our learning and working environment is protected and welcoming.

📌 Team Leader, Academy Marketing (Townsville)
🏢 JCU: James Cook University, Australia
📍 Townsville