Partner, Faculty Research Marketing

• Based at either Melbourne Burwood or Geelong Waterfront Campus + hybrid work arrangements
• Full time and continuing
• HEW 9 $143,627 - $152,229 + 17% Superannuation

Ready to bring groundbreaking research to life? Join Deakin's Marketing and Recruitment Division as a Partner, Faculty Research Marketing and play a key role in elevating the profile, impact and reputation of our world-class research.

In this strategic and highly collaborative role, you'll work in close partnership with the Faculty of Business and Law and the Faculty of Health to develop and deliver innovative marketing and communication initiatives that showcase research excellence, strengthen Deakin's research reputation, and support the recruitment of Graduate Research candidates. Working closely with leading researchers, research institutes, faculty leaders and marketing specialists, you'll translate complex research into compelling stories that engage audiences and demonstrate real-world impact.

From uncovering and promoting breakthrough discoveries to leading content-driven campaigns across digital, media and owned channels, you'll help position Deakin as a leader in research and innovation. You'll build strong partnerships across the University, provide strategic marketing advice and identify opportunities to connect Deakin's research with relevant audiences and amplify its reach and impact.

Leading a small team of digital content specialists, you'll foster high-performance, collaboration and excellence while delivering high-quality outcomes that align with Deakin's broader brand and strategic priorities.

As a Partner, Faculty Research Marketing you will:

• Develop and implement faculty-specific marketing strategies that align with university-wide goals, showcasing research excellence and supporting Graduate Research recruitment.
• Develop tailored content and marketing solutions for government, industry and B2B audiences to support faculty research partnerships and commercialisation priorities.
• Translate complex or technical subject matter into clear, compelling and audience-focused communications and marketing content.
• Establish strong, collaborative relationships with academic and professional staff, research groups, and institutes to understand priorities and translate them into impactful marketing activity.
• Plan and manage the production of high-quality content across digital, media, and print channels, ensuring consistency with Deakin’s brand and strategic messaging.
• Provide leadership and coaching to a team of digital content producers and specialists, fostering creativity, accountability, and continuous improvement in output quality.
• Create tools and frameworks that empower researchers to communicate effectively, and proactively identify opportunities to enhance visibility, engagement, and reputation of faculty research.                                                   

• Postgraduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and professional experience.
• Demonstrated experience conceptualising, developing, delivering and evaluating strategic marketing and communication initiatives and plans within complex organisational environments.
• Proven ability to provide strategic marketing advice to senior stakeholders, build trusted relationships and influence diverse stakeholder groups to achieve alignment and organisational objectives.
• Experience translating complex or technical subject matter into clear, compelling and audience-focused communications.
• Strong communication, relationship management and leadership capability, including experience managing external agencies and supporting staff deliver high-quality outcomes in a fast-paced environment.

Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

 PD - Partner Faculty Research Marketing_HEW 9.pdf

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.

In accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence, appointment to this role is subject to successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks, including Working With Children Checks and candidate gender-based violence declarations.

Candidates may be asked to declare whether they have been investigated for an allegation of Gender‑based Violence, or determined to have engaged in conduct that constitutes Gender‑based Violence during the course of their previous employment, or otherwise in a legal process.  A declaration is not required from individuals who have experienced gender‑based violence.  A ‘Yes’ response does not automatically exclude a candidate from employment, and any information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for relevance to the role and the University’s safety obligations.

Advertised: 28 Sep 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time

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