Residential Marketing Manager

The Australian National University; Canberra; On-site; AUD 124,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

The Australian National University seeks a proactive Residential Marketing Manager to shape how students discover, understand and engage with the ANU residential experience.

Within Residential Services, you will lead the development and delivery of marketing and communication initiatives that support student recruitment, strengthen engagement with current residents and promote the University's on-campus accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and delivery of marketing and communication initiatives for student recruitment and resident engagement.
• Coordinate campaigns across marketing, digital and social media, content, brand and events.
• Collaborate with a broad range of university stakeholders to align residential marketing with university priorities.

Job description

Classification: ANU Officer 8 (Administration)
Salary package: $124,392 - $133,017 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Terms: Full-time, Continuing

Position Description and Selection Criteria, please visit the official ANU Jobs website to download the document: http://jobs.anu.edu.au/cw/en/job/563520?lApplicationSubSourceID=

Position overview

The Residential Marketing Manager plays a key role in shaping how students discover, understand and engage with the ANU residential experience.

Working within Residential Services, you will lead the development and delivery of marketing and communication initiatives that support student recruitment, strengthen engagement with current residents and promote the University's on-campus accommodation experience.

This is a varied role combining strategic planning with hands‑on delivery across marketing campaigns, digital and social media, content, brand, events and student communications. You will work closely with colleagues across the University to ensure residential marketing is coordinated, creative and aligned with broader University priorities.

We are looking for an experienced and collaborative marketing professional who can bring fresh ideas, build strong relationships and turn strategy into effective campaigns and communications that deliver measurable outcomes.

Our ideal candidate is a creative and proactive marketing professional who enjoys turning ideas into engaging campaigns and communications. You will bring strong marketing and communication experience, excellent writing skills and the confidence to manage initiatives from planning through to delivery.

You will be a natural relationship builder who enjoys working collaboratively with a broad range of stakeholders, while also being comfortable working independently and managing competing priorities. Most importantly, you will bring curiosity, sound judgement and a genuine enthusiasm for connecting with students and showcasing the ANU residential experience.

For further information please contact Lucie Kolarikova, Head, Residential Services, E: [e-mail]

The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on [e-mail]

ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to those of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion

Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.

Please note: The preferred candidate must have rights to live and work in Australia, and will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment declarations and background checks relevant to the role they have applied for, in accordance with the Background Checking Procedure and the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence.

CLOSING DATE: Tuesday 15 September 2026, 11.55pm (Canberra time)