Marketing, Promotions and Events Officer

Ranked number one university in Australia for First Generation Student Enrolments (Good Universities Guide 2022) and with top rankings in Victoria around student support social equity skills and employment we are driven to make difference to every student and the community providing lifelong learning skills and research locally regionally and globally.

With University and TAFE campuses in Ballarat Berwick Gippsland and the Wimmera we are positioned to provide pathways from vocational education and skills training through to higher education.

About the role

You will be responsible for coordinating and supporting the activities and events of Commercial Services contributing to the design and creation of innovative marketing and customer engagement strategies for Commercial Services business units.

You will:

• coordinate the Commercial Services promotional programmes;

• coordinate the use of social media including but not limited to Facebook Twitter Instagram Snapchat and YouTube;

• proactively market the facilities and services of Commercial Services;

• contribute in developing new business opportunities for Commercial Services by developing and maintaining engagement plans; and

• manage and update the Commercial Services Websites promotional and retail systems.

About you

You will possess working knowledge and expertise generated from professional experience in marketing public relations or hospitality disciplines with demonstrated experience in busy complex addition you will have demonstrated ability to exercise initiative innovation establishing priorities and managing often non-negotiable deadlines.

You will possess demonstrated:

• experience in organising events activities and services based on specific client requirements

• experience in the design and layout of promotional material and publications;

• ability to plan and review the effectiveness of projects and work effectively within prescribed deadlines; and

• experience in using Microsoft Office software Adobe Illustrator or similar Photoshop. Web design experience would be advantageous.

All University positions must hold a valid Employer Working With Children Check (WWCC). Please refer to the position description for WWCC requirements.

How to apply

Please apply by Sunday 15 March 2026

Applicants are required to submit a resume and a suitability statement not to exceed two-pages.

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