Indigenous Marketing and Communication Manager

UTS; Broadway; On-site; AUD 147,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work practices

Child care centres

Generous parental leave

Salary packaging opportunities

17% superannuation

Job summary

UTS is seeking an Indigenous Marketing and Communication Manager to lead strategic, data-informed marketing and communication initiatives. You will raise UTS’s profile in Indigenous education, research and employment, working with the Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Indigenous Leadership and Engagement), Jumbunna and cross-campus teams to deliver culturally appropriate campaigns and storytelling.

The role requires extensive experience in marketing, strong partnerships with Indigenous

Qualifications

• Develop and execute strategic, audience-segmented marketing plans
• Foster partnerships with Indigenous organisations and communities
• Understand Indigenous cultural protocols and culturally safe ways of working
• Manage sensitive content and ICIP protections
• Use data/insights to inform strategy and report outcomes
• Provide leadership and influence across teams

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of strategic marketing initiatives that raise UTS’s profile
• Collaborate with the Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor, Jumbunna and other teams
• Provide strategic advice and deliver culturally appropriate campaigns and engagement activities

Skills

Strategic marketing

Stakeholder partnerships

Indigenous protocols

ICIP awareness

Data-informed strategy

Leadership

Education

Postgraduate or degree in marketing/communications/business

Job description

Indigenous Marketing and Communication Manager

UTS acknowledges that we are located on the lands of the Gadigal, Bidjigal and the Gamaygal. We would also like to pay respect to their Elders past and present acknowledging them as the traditional custodians of their lands.

At UTS, we’re changing the game. We’re on a journey to be the leading university of technology and we’re moving the world forward with our breakthroughs. We want bright minds and constantly curious people to help us make it happen. As a young university, our goal is to connect, collaborate and make an impact with purpose and passion.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced marketing and communications professional to join UTS as Indigenous Marketing and Communication Manager.

You will lead the development and delivery of strategic, data-informed marketing and communication initiatives that raise UTS’s profile as a sector leader in Indigenous education, research and employment.

Working closely with the Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Indigenous Leadership and Engagement), Jumbunna and teams across UTS, you will provide strategic advice and deliver culturally appropriate campaigns, content and engagement activities that strengthen institutional visibility, champion best-practice Indigenous representation and support Indigenous-led storytelling.

About You

You are an experienced marketing and communication professional with the ability to develop and execute strategic marketing initiatives, build strong partnerships and deliver culturally appropriate outcomes within a complex organisation.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Proven ability to develop and execute strategic, audience-segmented marketing plans aligned with Indigenous strategies, institutional goals and brand strategy.
• Demonstrated ability to foster strong partnerships with a diverse range of stakeholders and collaborators, particularly Indigenous organisations and communities.
• Demonstrated understanding, or ability to rapidly develop understanding, of Indigenous cultural protocols and culturally safe ways of working.
• Demonstrated ability to manage the impact of racism, sensitive cultural content responsibly, including appropriate consultation, permissions, attribution and protection of Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP).
• Strong analytical skills with experience using data and insights to inform strategy, optimise performance and report on outcomes.
• Strong leadership and decision-making capabilities, with the ability to influence outcomes, navigate competing priorities and deliver strategic outcomes through persuasive communication and stakeholder alignment.
• A postgraduate or degree qualification in marketing, communications or business with extensive experience; extensive management experience and proven management expertise; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.

For the full list of selection criteria, please download the attached Position Description.

Base Salary Range: $146,657 to $153,642 pa (HEW 9)

This role attracts 17% superannuation in addition to the base salary.

The position is full-time and will be made on a continuing basis.

UTS staff also benefit from a wide range of Employee Benefits include flexible work practices, child care centres, generous parental leave and salary packaging opportunities.

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.

UTS is committed to diversity and inclusion in our workforce and we encourage applicants where relevant to include a relative to opportunity or career disruption/break statement within their CV.

Accessibility

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UTS is recognised widely as supporting inclusivity and diversity through our Wingara Indigenous Employment Strategy, Social Impact Framework and UTS Access and Inclusion Plan. Cited as a WGEA Employer of Choice since the inception of the award, we were among the first Australian institutions to receive the Athena SWAN Bronze Accreditation for our commitment to action addressing gender equity in the STEMM disciplines.

Closing Date: Tuesday 20th October 2026 at 11.59pm (AEST)

Applicants must have current and valid work rights in Australia.