Senior Marketing and Communications Coordinator

The University of Queensland; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Queensland seeks a communications professional to join the Advancement and Community Engagement’s Marketing and Communications team in Brisbane. You will lead content creation for magazines, newsletters, websites and digital channels, and drive donor engagement campaigns to amplify philanthropy and community programs.

You will supervise two team members, ensure brand-consistent communications, and provide strategic support for media activity and broader strategy, strengthening

Qualifications

• Completion of a bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications or a related discipline, together with at least four years’ relevant experience in communications and public relations.
• Demonstrated experience producing high-quality marketing and communications materials, ideally within a university, not-for-profit organisation, government agency or similarly complex environment.
• Experience developing donor or philanthropic communications, fundraising content or engagement campaigns.
• Demonstrated expertise in feature and news article writing, digital content creation and media release development.
• High-level proofreading and editing skills, with strong attention to detail and the ability to tailor content for different audiences and channels.
• Strong organisational and project management capabilities, including the ability to establish priorities, coordinate competing activities and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated experience using digital communication platforms, including websites, social media and relevant communication technologies.
• A strong client focus and the ability to build collaborative relationships with executives, colleagues and stakeholders across a diverse organisation.

Responsibilities

• Initiating, researching, writing and editing feature articles, news stories and other engaging content for magazines, newsletters, electronic direct mail, websites and additional print and digital channels.
• Leading donor engagement campaigns, including annual appeal content and reporting, while amplifying major philanthropy and community engagement projects.
• Overseeing Advancement and Community Engagement communications across UQ and ensuring content is consistent with UQ’s brand guidelines.
• Providing strategic communications support and operational leadership across digital platforms, social media and donor communications, including supervising two team members.

Skills

Journalism

Communications

Public relations

Storytelling

Editing

Project management

Digital content creation

Media releases

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications or related discipline

Job description

About This Opportunity

Join Advancement and Community Engagement’s warm and vibrant Marketing and Communications team in a pivotal role that shapes how UQ connects with donors, alumni, colleagues and the wider community. You will create and distribute content across print and digital channels, amplify major philanthropy and community engagement initiatives, support media activity and help guide broader communication strategy. Through collaborative leadership and compelling storytelling, you will strengthen engagement with UQ’s mission and help communicate the change our community creates together.

Key Responsibilities

• Initiating, researching, writing and editing feature articles, news stories and other engaging content for magazines, newsletters, electronic direct mail, websites and additional print and digital channels.
• Leading donor engagement campaigns, including annual appeal content and reporting, while amplifying major philanthropy and community engagement projects.
• Overseeing Advancement and Community Engagement communications across UQ and ensuring content is consistent with UQ’s brand guidelines.
• Providing strategic communications support and operational leadership across digital platforms, social media and donor communications, including supervising two team members.

About You

• Completion of a bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications or a related discipline, together with at least four years’ relevant experience in communications and public relations.
• Demonstrated experience producing high-quality marketing and communications materials, ideally within a university, not-for-profit organisation, government agency or similarly complex environment.
• Experience developing donor or philanthropic communications, fundraising content or engagement campaigns.
• Demonstrated expertise in feature and news article writing, digital content creation and media release development.
• High-level proofreading and editing skills, with strong attention to detail and the ability to tailor content for different audiences and channels.
• Strong organisational and project management capabilities, including the ability to establish priorities, coordinate competing activities and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated experience using digital communication platforms, including websites, social media and relevant communication technologies.
• A strong client focus and the ability to build collaborative relationships with executives, colleagues and stakeholders across a diverse organisation.

Other Information

• Pre-employment checks may include verification of the right to work in Australia, qualifications, criminal history checks. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.
• You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.
• We’re dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We recognise that career pathways and opportunities differ, and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criteria but can demonstrate their potential relative to opportunity.
• We’re also happy to support any accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process.

Applications close 27 October 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-70249).

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The University of Queensland (UQ) acknowledges the Traditional Owners and their custodianship of the lands on which UQ is situated. We pay our respects to their Ancestors and their descendants, who continue cultural and spiritual connections to Country. At the University of Queensland, we are proud to be one of Australia’s leading research and teaching institutions, consistently ranking among the top 50 universities worldwide. As a member of the prestigious Group of Eight (Go8) universities, UQ is widely recognised for its intensive focus on research and teaching excellence – evidenced by our numerous accolades including more teaching awards than any other Australian University and reflected in UQ being the number one recipient of ARC Fellowships and Awards nationally across all scheme years (totalling 452 awards worth $339 million). Our state-of-the-art facilities, libraries, and cutting-edge research centres offer unparalleled opportunities for academic and professional growth. With five faculties, a number of globally recognised research institutes, and over 100 research centres, we attract an interdisciplinary community of more than 7000 staff, supporting more than 55,000 current students from over 137 countries. UQ is dedicated to supporting the career aspirations of our students and staff. Our comprehensive career services provide personalized guidance, skills development, and networking opportunities to help you achieve your professional goals. Whether you are a student seeking internships and job placements or a staff member looking for career advancement, UQ is here to support you every step of the way. UQ values equity, diversity and inclusion and seeks to reflect the broader community by attracting and retaining high-quality staff from a range of backgrounds. Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion aims to ensure that everyone at UQ feels valued and empowered to achieve their full potential. We are particularly interested to hear from people who bring diversity to UQ – whether that be gender identity, LGBTQIA+, cultural and/or linguistic, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, or people with a disability. Whether you are a recent graduate, an Academic, or an experienced professional, UQ offers a wide range of opportunities to help you grow and succeed. Explore our current job openings, discover our programs, and become part of a community that is dedicated to creating lasting, meaningful impact for the communities in which we live and work.

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