Marketing Assistant

• Location choices between Gold Coast, Lismore or Coffs Harbour
• Excellent 6-month graduate opportunity
• Remuneration package up to $87,290, including 17% employers’ contribution to super

About us

Southern Cross University is a dynamic, ambitious institution focused on its purpose of changing lives through revolutionary learning and research with real impact. Our game changing Southern Cross Model brings a deeper learning experience, improving individual student outcomes, quality of life and a better way to learn. Our world-ranked research is driving positive impact for our communities, environment and economy.

Working at Southern Cross University combines a rare combination of being surrounded by ambitious students, dedicated colleagues and an environment of stunning natural beauty. We are leaders in our communities in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, Coffs Harbour and the Gold Coast and pride ourselves on helping shape a better tomorrow.

About the opportunity

Join Southern Cross University’s , where we are committed to Transforming Tomorrow. As a Marketing Assistant, you will support the team through diving into dynamic projects, engaging in social media content, responding to enquiries, maintaining marketing databases and coordinating video/photo shoots. Core responsibilities include:

• Crafting engaging social media posts, ensuring attention to detail and accuracy is aligned with stakeholder needs.
• Managing enquiries received across various communication channels, providing timely responses and escalating where necessary.
• Support on marketing campaigns and liaison with external agencies.
• Administering photo and video databases, ensuring proper filing systems and alignment with established practices.
• Undertake a range of content creation and amplification activities, as directed by the Digital Marketing Manager; including written, video, podcast and creative initiatives.

About you

We're seeking a recent marketing graduate who is passionate about making a positive impact through their creative work in this broadly scoped role. More specifically, you will have:

• A recent qualification in marketing, demonstrating a solid understanding of marketing fundamentals.
• Excellent written communication skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Proficiency in small-screen video creation and editing, showcasing your creative flair.
• Adept digital literacy, including social media platform management skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office suite. Experience with other marketing software or platforms, such as podcasts, is desirable but not essential.

Salary and benefits

Our staff benefit from flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work models, generous parental and carer’s leave provisions, wellbeing initiatives, employee assistance programs and professional learning opportunities. This position is:

• Full-time, fixed term (6 Months)
• Located at either Coffs Harbour, Gold Coast or Lismore campuses.
• HEW Level 4. The base salary ranges from $69,473 - $74,607 per annum, plus 17% employer’s contribution to superannuation. The total remuneration package is up to $87,290.

Find out more about working at SCU by visiting Why Work at SCU.

Application requirements

Applicants must apply online and attach a CV and cover letter responding to the selection criteria within the position description by the closing date. Information to support you prepare your application is available on our website. If you experience difficulties applying online or need reasonable adjustments at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know by contacting ****@scu.edu.au.  

Job applicants must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, Australian permanent resident or currently hold a visa with unrestricted work rights in Australia for the entire duration of the appointment. Employer visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Further information
Additional information is available in the position description or by contacting:
Name:       Bill Key, Marketing Manager, Office of Engagement
Email:        ****@scu.edu.au

Closing Date: 11.30pm AEST, Monday 10 June 2024

Southern Cross University is committed to ensuring that the University reflects the rich diversity across the region in which the University’s campuses are located.

The University encourages applications from people of all ages, women, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people living with disabilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people who openly identify as LGBTQI+.

We encourage applications from people with disability and will provide adjustments to the recruitment process upon request.

Together, we are Transforming Tomorrow.

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