Marketing Coordinator AURIN

UOM University of Melbourne; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 111,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17% superannuation

Job summary

University of Melbourne’s Australian Urban Research Infrastructure Network (AURIN) seeks a marketing and communications professional to amplify national urban research outcomes. You will translate complex data into engaging stories and lead content across digital channels, events, and campaigns.

You will develop integrated plans, curate stakeholder content, and coordinate eNews and social media while coordinating external contractors for events and ensuring inclusive, impactful communications.

Qualifications

• Hold a degree or equivalent experience in communications, marketing or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated experience implementing innovative communications strategies and measurable results across digital channels.
• Experience using content creation tools such as HubSpot, StoryChief, Canva, WordPress and Squarespace.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement integrated marketing and communications plans that grow AURIN’s visibility, engagement and impact.
• Create, edit and design high-quality digital and print content tailored to diverse research and policy audiences.
• Curate stories and case studies by interviewing stakeholders, reviewing research outputs and monitoring urban policy developments.
• Coordinate scheduling and delivery of eNews, social media, website updates and external communications across all channels.
• Support event planning and delivery for AURIN conferences, workshops and presentations, including contractor and supplier coordination.

Skills

HubSpot

StoryChief

Canva

WordPress

Squarespace

Education

Degree in communications/marketing

Job description

Role information

Role type: Full-time; Fixed-term (6 months) Faculty: Architecture, Building and Planning Department: Australian Urban Research Infrastructure Network (AURIN) Salary: UOM 7; AUD $111,275 - $120,453 p.a. plus 17% super

Your next career opportunity

You will drive creative digital content and campaigns that showcase AURIN’s national urban research and data impact. You will collaborate with experts across academia, government and industry to translate complex insights into compelling stories. You will refine versatile skills in content strategy, stakeholder engagement, events and modern marketing technologies.

What you will deliver:

• Develop and implement integrated marketing and communications plans that grow AURIN’s visibility, engagement and impact.


• Create, edit and design high-quality digital and print content tailored to diverse research and policy audiences.


• Curate stories and case studies by interviewing stakeholders, reviewing research outputs and monitoring urban policy developments.


• Coordinate scheduling and delivery of eNews, social media, website updates and external communications across all channels.


• Support event planning and delivery for AURIN conferences, workshops and presentations, including contractor and supplier coordination.

What we offer you!

• Build future financial security with 17% superannuation


• Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being


• Career development opportunities, including access to a range of tailored programs, such as Academic Women in Leadership, and learning platforms including LinkedIn Learning


• Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance and well-being, including leading parental leave, gender affirmation leave and cultural leave


• Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance, and access to unique cultural and recreational benefits such as discounts for the Melbourne Theatre Company


• Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program


• Benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities

You may be a great fit if you:

• Hold a degree or equivalent experience in communications, marketing or a closely related field.


• Bring demonstrated experience implementing innovative communications strategies and measurable results across digital channels.


• Use tools such as HubSpot, StoryChief, Canva, WordPress and Squarespace for content creation and distribution.


• Demonstrate ability to translate complex research and data into clear, engaging content for specialist and general audiences.


• Manage stakeholder relationships with data custodians, researchers and partners, ensuring accurate approvals and high-quality correspondence.


• Coordinate multiple projects, events and external contractors, maintaining strong customer service and confident internal presentations.

Your new team

At AURIN in the Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning, you will join a small marketing team. The team is collaborative, works fluidly and manages complex moving parts with autonomy and confidence. You will partner with leading academics, government and industry to apply geospatial and urban data for better cities.

Be Yourself

The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. The diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb.

We’re committed to a barrier‑free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. Learn more about how we support an accessible recruitment process.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians. Visit our Indigenous staff page to learn more about our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team at [e-mail].

Application essentials

You must have current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role. A Working with Children Check is required for all positions. If successful, we will guide you through the process and reimburse you.