B2B Engagement and Communications Manager

UTS; Broadway; Híbrido; AUD 147.000 - 154.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid work

Flexible work practices

Childcare centres

Generous parental leave

Salary packaging opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

UTS Rapido seeks a B2B Engagement and Communications Manager to bridge innovative services with industry partners and drive engagement, leads, and revenue through collaborative marketing efforts.

The role requires leadership to mentor a team, collaborate with business development, and manage campaigns that raise brand awareness for UTS Rapido's capabilities. The team operates in a hybrid model with four days on campus and one day remote weekly.

Formación

• Proficiency in marketing strategies, content creation, campaign management, and digital platforms.
• Strong interpersonal skills for building and maintaining relationships with industry partners and internal stakeholders.
• Experience in a technology-focused environment, consulting, or technology R&D is desirable.
• Proven media relations and event management experience supporting engagement efforts.

Responsabilidades

• Lead initiatives to build and maintain relationships with industry partners while supervising staff to implement campaigns that increase engagement, leads, and revenue.
• Collaborate with business development to manage partner marketing, create media releases, secure coverage, and engage customers for co-created content and joint marketing activities.
• Create and deploy web content, marketing collateral, and social media strategies to communicate UTS Rapido's capabilities, boost brand awareness, and generate leads.

Conocimientos

Marketing

Content creation

Campaign management

Digital platforms

Relationship management

Media relations

Event management

Descripción del empleo

B2B Engagement and Communications Manager

Our vision is to be a leading public university of technology recognised for our global impact. We are a dynamic and innovative university, ranked by the Times Higher Education as Australia's top young university, and located centrally in one of the world's most liveable cities. With a culturally diverse campus life and extensive international exchange and research programs, UTS prepares graduates for the workplaces of today and tomorrow.

About the Team

The role sits within UTS Rapido which is an R&D Engineering and Technology innovation hub embedded within the Research Office. UTS Rapido supports our external partners' R&D and innovation strategies through the development of cutting-edge technology and solutions.The R&D engineering team at UTS Rapido has capabilities across software, mechatronic and user experience, which it uses to bridge the gap between academic research and industry.

Our mission is to drive business performance by researching, developing and delivering innovative hardware and software products and solutions. UTS Rapido is also driving Social Impact using technologies through the Rapido Social Impact program. Please visit the Rapido website (https://rapido.uts.edu.au/) for additional details on the innovation hub.Through its positioning as an R&D unit connecting world class research to industry, UTS Rapido provides a unique opportunity to join a high calibre technology development team working on cutting edge projects with diverse industry partners as well as an environment and culture where everyone can thrive and drive meaningful outcomes for society at large.

About the Role

The B2B Engagement and Communications Manager at UTS Rapido is a pivotal role designed to bridge the gap between our innovative services and the industries we serve. This role is responsible for establishing, implementing, and leading comprehensive engagement and communication strategies that foster robust relationships with internal and external partners.The manager will enhance and promote the UTS Rapido brand, ensuring our services are well-known and respected within the marketplace. By aligning and leading our engagement capabilities, this role will generate leads, support business growth, and drive the prominence of UTS Rapido in the industry.

The ideal candidate will have a keen understanding of both marketing and engagement, demonstrating the ability to lead a team and work collaboratively with business development to achieve organisational goals

If successful in applying for this role, you will be responsible for:

• Leading initiatives to build and maintain strong relationships with industry partners while supervising staff to implement campaigns that increase engagement, leads, and revenue through collaborative marketing efforts.
• Collaborating with business development teams to manage partner marketing, create media releases, secure coverage, and engage customers for co-created content and joint marketing activities.
• Creating and deploying web content, marketing collateral, and social media strategies to effectively communicate UTS Rapido's capabilities, boost brand awareness, and generate leads. Manage and optimise website content, oversee paid content distribution, and assess ROI.
• Leading and mentoring a team to effectively execute marketing and engagement activities, demonstrating the ability to drive all necessary marketing and communication efforts to support business growth.
• Working closely with the UTS Rapido leadership and business development teams to support growth initiatives and optimise lead follow-up and conversion.
• Overseeing engagement activities for R&D projects, report on progress, and manage interactions with industry and academic partners to facilitate collaboration and highlight UTS Rapido's technical expertise.
• Enabling engineering managers to drive R&D project scoping and negotiations, organise relevant events to drive engagement, and enable partnerships with funding bodies to support industry-funded R&D projects.

With examples, please outline in a separate document, how you meet the following key selection criteria:

1. Marketing Expertise: Proficiency in marketing strategies, content creation, campaign management, and digital platforms.

2. Relationship Management: Strong interpersonal skills for building and maintaining relationships with industry partners and internal stakeholders.

3. Experience in a technology-focused environment, consulting, or technology R&D setting is desirable.

4. Proven media relations and event management experience supporting engagement efforts.

For the full list of the selection criteria and role responsibilities please click the apply link and download the Position Description from the link below.

Remuneration

Base Salary Range: $146,657 to $153,6642 pa (HEW 9)

This role attracts 17% superannuation (pension) in addition to the base salary.UTS staff also benefit from a wide range of Employee Benefits include flexible work practices, childcare centres, generous parental leave and salary packaging opportunities.

This position is full-time, and appointment will be made on a continuing basis.

The team follows a hybrid working arrangement, spending four days on campus and one day working from home each week.

Closing Date: Monday 2nd November 2026 at 11:59pm (AEST)Applicants must have current and valid work rights in Australia.

UTS prioritises safety, respect, and inclusion for every member of our community. In support of this, and in line with our statutory obligations under the National Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence 2026, all prospective employees must declare any past investigations relating to gender-based violence. Employment at UTS is contingent upon completion of this declaration, and, where necessary, assessment of any identified risk factors. We appreciate your role in upholding the standards and behaviour expected of our community.

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