Senior Communications and Marketing Business Partner

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Melbourne - Australia

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 4 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Overview:

  • CircaSalary: $120Kper year 12% superannuation

  • Full time continuing role

  • Shape the story of RMIT University Pathways by leading high-impact communications and marketing thatdrive growth and elevate our brandand market position

  • Work in a brand-new office building in Melbournes CBD on Franklin Street walking distancetothe Queen Victoria Market and close to publictransportincluding the new State Library station

  • Access to benefits includingas salary packaging purchase leaveChristmas closedown gifted leave discounted RMIT childcare services subsidised gym membership and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

  • Our values: Passion Impact Inclusion Integrity Courage Imagination

About RMIT University Pathways (RMIT UP)

RMIT UP owned by RMIT University provides education solutions for students academics and professionals in Australia and globally.

Our mission is to offer transformative learning experiences and pathways that open global opportunities guided by RMITs values of inclusion imagination integrity courage passion and impact. We place student and customer experience at the forefront of everything we do.

Our key programs include Foundation Studies Fast TrackAcademic EnglishandInformit a leading research database focused on Australasian content.

About the role

The Senior Communications and Marketing Business Partnerplaysa pivotal role in bringing to life the vision for RMIT University Pathways (RMIT UP). Reporting to the Associate Director Communications and Marketing you will work closely with the CEO Office and the Leadership Team to develop and implement communication and marketing strategies that promote and uplift the growth of RMIT UP and position it as an industry leader in transformative student experiences.

This is a hands-on roleleadingthe development and delivery of integrated communications engagementinitiativesand marketing campaigns forbothinternal and external audiences. You will create compelling content support and promote eventsmanage projects work with agencies and suppliers and ensure RMIT UPs narrative isimpactfuland consistently told across channels.

You will collaborate with key areas across the business including International Student Recruitment and Business Student Experience and Wellbeing Student Services IT and HR and connect RMIT UP with the broader RMIT University Communications ecosystem ensuring our staff student and alumni stories are visible and aligned with enterprise-wide messages.

Key responsibilities:

In this role you will:

  • Develop and implement high-quality communication and marketing strategies and content that support RMIT UPs strategic initiatives internally and externally.

  • Partner with and support the Leadership Team and wider RMIT UP teams on projects events campaigns and marketing materials.

  • Develop integrated communication and marketing plans with a strong aligned narrative to support business priorities seeking strategic guidance from the Associate Director Communications and Marketing where needed.

  • Build and maintain productive professional cross-functional relationships with subject matter experts leaders teaching staff students agents industry partners networks media and the wider University Communications team.

  • Represent RMIT UP and its strategic goals within RMIT University and with external partners and networks.

  • Execute communications campaigns across internal and external audiences including email newsletters media releases social media and digital content and event-related communications.

  • Ensure all communications are high quality outcome-focused strategically aligned and delivered through the most effective channel mix.

  • Continually review and refine communication channels for effectiveness and impact.

  • Support the establishment and maintenance of networks to ensure consistency and quality of communications across the organisation.

  • Provide communications marketing design and content support for RMIT UP events including planning and promotion.

About You

  • Experienced communications and/or marketing professional with a strong background in developing and delivering integrated campaigns.

  • Exceptional writing and editing skills with a sharp eye for detail and the ability to tailor content for different audiences and channels.

  • Confident working with senior leaders and diverse stakeholders building strong productive relationships across a complex organisation.

  • Hands-on approach enjoying content creation event support and leading projects from concept through to delivery.

  • Strategic and innovative thinker who can shape clear narratives that support organisational priorities and bring brand stories to life.

  • Highly organised able to manage multiple projects and deadlines and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

  • Collaborative and team-focused while also able to work independently and use initiative to solve problems.

  • Proficient in using digital tools and channels (e.g. email social media web internal comms platforms) to engage staff students and external audiences.

What we offer you

We value our people and are committed to providing a supportive inclusive and rewarding work environment. As part of our teamyoullenjoy:

  • Exclusive employee discounts at leading retailers.

  • A strong focus on health and wellbeing including RMIT-subsidised gym memberships Employee Assistance Program (EAP) access and discounted childcare options.

  • Access to professional developmenttraining viaLinkedIn Learning.

  • A positive workplace culture with a staff reward program and a staff wellbeing program.

To Apply

  • Pleasesubmityour CV and a cover letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on thelink. Cover letters should be addressed to HR.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

At RMIT UP we foster a culture of safety wellbeing and inclusion ensuring everyone feels valued and respected. We embrace diversity and treat all individuals with fairness regardless of gender gender identity marital or family status sexual orientation age ethnicity religious beliefs cultural or socio-economic background perspectives or experiences.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child-safe organisation. We actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates.

As a Disability Confident Recruitment Team we are happy to adjust the recruitment process to meet accessibility needs. Please contact us atwith your preferred communication method and we will be in touch to discuss your requirements.

Read our Child Safety Policy:Child Safety Policy

We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer we commit to responding to every applicant.

Applications Close:

31 May 2026 11.59 pm

RMIT Up is a successful provider of a range of education solutions supporting lifelong development goals to students academics and professionals located in Melbourne and overseas.

Our people are integral to the success of our Company. We are experienced professionals who are committed to providing the highest standard of service and support to our clients and colleagues. At RMIT Up we offer a friendly supportive and flexible working environment and culture with a range of employee benefits including access to health and wellbeing services and discounts discounted travel professional development opportunities and more.

In line with RMIT Universitys commitment to a safe respectful and inclusive environment from 1 January 2026 the University will also consider gender-based violence (GBV) risk factors as part of our recruitment processes. All applicants will be required to complete a genderbased violence declaration in accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence. Preferred candidates will also be required to undertake relevant preemployment background checks including Working With Children Checks. Information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for its relevance to the role and RMITs safety obligations.


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Overview:CircaSalary: $120Kper year 12% superannuationFull time continuing roleShape the story of RMIT University Pathways by leading high-impact communications and marketing thatdrive growth and elevate our brandand market positionWork in a brand-new office building in Melbournes CBD on Franklin S...
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