Senior Marketing Officer

• Full time, fixed term position until December 2028
• Opportunity to contribute to the establishment of the Sydney Biomedical Accelerator
• Base Salary HEO7 $117,133 + 17% superannuation
  
  

About the opportunity

We are seeking a Senior Marketing Officer to support with the coordination and delivery of marketing and communications projects and initiatives for the Sydney Biomedical Accelerator, a partnership to establish a globally significant hub for biomedical research, innovation and translation in Sydney.

This role sits within the Marketing and Communications team, reporting to the Senior Project Marketing Specialist and supports the management of several marketing and communications channels. The Senior Marketing Officer requires strong project coordination skills. The team partners with stakeholders across the University of Sydney and the Sydney Local Health District to deliver high-quality outcomes aligned with strategic priorities.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• support the planning, coordination and delivery of priority projects for SBA with the Marketing and Communications team, including tracking timelines, milestones, risks and dependencies
• management of all marketing and communications channels for SBA, including website, social media, and SharePoint
• support the development of assets, content and collateral
• support internal communications for the project
• contribute to sponsorships, events and site activations
• collaborate on the development of the SBA brand narrative and identity
• liaise with key project stakeholders at the University of Sydney and the Sydney Local Health District

The successful candidate will have:

• excellent project management skills and the ability to work to deadlines across a number of projects simultaneously
• effective stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities
• demonstrated experience managing marketing and communications channels
• strong skills in developing digital and social media content and demonstrated ability to stay current with emerging trends, tools and best practice
• demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate with internal staff and with external agencies/partners to support the development and implementation of marketing activities
• demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team including ability to adapt to a changing and evolving workplace
• well-developed analytical, critical thinking and reporting skills
• proven flexibility and self-motivated attitude with attention to detail

Desirable criteria:

• strong writing and editing skills
• experience with Asana or other project management software
• experience working with marketing communications tools such as Canva, Adobe creative suite, EmmaHQ, Sprinklr, SharePoint or similar
• event coordination and support skills, with knowledge of best practice approaches

Education and experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field (Communications, Marketing, Media, or similar.)
• an equivalent combination of training and minimum 5 years’ industry experience in Marketing, Communications and Events Management
• previous experience in the higher education/tertiary sector or at a complex multi-faceted organisation.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Pre-employment checks and declarations

Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University. Also, to meet the University’s obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. 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 are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by 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 LGBTQIA+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

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How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.

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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Riviera Son, Recruitment Operations by email to [email protected].

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Applications Close

Tuesday 13 October 2026 11:59 PM