Marketing and Communication Manager, Research

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Griffith University is seeking a Marketing and Communications Manager, Research to lead strategic marketing for Griffith’s research portfolio, boosting reputation, HDR recruitment. You will translate priorities into integrated campaigns across digital channels and events, partnering with the Office for Research and Griffith Graduate Research School to deliver outcomes. The role requires proven higher education or research sector experience, senior stakeholder management and a data driven approach, with an understanding of the tertiary research landscape. Apply online with a covering letter referencing the position description and your qualifications, plus a current CV; Australian working rights are required and sponsorship is not available. Flexible across Brisbane South or Gold Coast campuses; closing date 1 March 2026.

Company Description

Base yourself at either our Brisbane South (Nathan) or Gold Coast campus.

Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why.
Griffith was created to be a different type of university. You’ll find we’re about leading research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and how you’ll achieve them.

Why? Griffith brings together exceptional minds like yours from across the globe and from all walks of life. Here, we do incredible work, questioning and challenging, always in the pursuit of excellence.

Marketing and Communications (M&C) develop, manage and implement marketing and communications strategies and activities (including advertising) across all Griffith University audiences including prospective and current students, staff, alumni, donors and corporate partners.

Job Description

As the Marketing and Communications Manager, Research, you will provide expert marketing and communications advice and hands-on delivery across Griffith’s research portfolio, supporting research reputation and rankings, HDR recruitment, and major research initiatives, including significant funding bids.

This role combines strategic judgement with practical delivery. You will be trusted to shape, execute and optimise marketing and communications initiatives, working collaboratively with colleagues across Marketing and Communications, and in close partnership with senior research stakeholders.

Partnering closely with the Office for Research, the Griffith Graduate Research School, and research centres and institutes, you will bring clarity and momentum to a complex, multi-stakeholder environment, translating research priorities into effective, evidence-based marketing and communications outcomes.

Key responsibilities

You will:

• Own the development and delivery of integrated marketing and communications initiatives supporting research reputation, rankings and HDR recruitment, from strategy through to execution and optimisation.
• Support major research bids and high-profile funding initiatives, providing strategic marketing and communications advice and delivering targeted communications activity as required.
• Act as the primary marketing and communications partner for key research stakeholders, providing trusted advice and managing competing priorities with sound judgement.
• Plan, deliver and optimise multi-channel campaigns (including digital, SEM, nurture, web and events) to support research recruitment and engagement objectives.
• Manage and evolve core research marketing assets, including websites, databases and campaign materials, ensuring accuracy, relevance and performance.
• Contribute to research reputation initiatives, including rankings communications and profiling opportunities, working with centres, institutes and bid teams as required.
• Use market insight and performance data to inform decision-making and continuously improve marketing effectiveness.
• Work collaboratively across Marketing and Communications, including CX, media and creative teams, to deliver cohesive, high-quality outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with University policies, brand standards and legislative requirements.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Experience in the higher education or research sector.
• Demonstrated experience delivering marketing and communications outcomes in a complex, stakeholder-rich environment.
• Proven ability to translate strategic objectives into practical, high-quality communications and marketing activity.
• Well-developed senior stakeholder management skills, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and shifting priorities.
• Experience working across digital channels, campaigns, content and web, supported by data and performance insights.
• High-level written and verbal communication skills, with a strong grounding in communications practice.
• A tertiary qualification in marketing, communications or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Ideally you will have an understanding of the tertiary research landscape.

What we can offer

This is a continuing position based at either our Brisbane South (Nathan) or Gold Coast campus. As a multi-campus university, you may be required to work across locations.

• Generous leave entitlements, including paid parental leave and leave loading
• Flexible working arrangements and a supportive, values-led environment
• Professional development opportunities and access to learning programs
• Health, safety and wellbeing initiatives, including on-campus facilities

Salary Range

The full‑time equivalent base salary will be HEW Level 7: $101,068 – $109,496 p.a. + 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be $118,249 – $128,110 per annum.

Qualifications

The occupant of this position will hold tertiary qualifications and relevant subsequent experience.

Additional Information

Why join Griffith?

Griffith is a values-led organisation committed to inclusion, integrity and impact. We are proud to foster a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives are welcomed and supported.

We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and from candidates of all backgrounds. Griffith University maintains a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery and is committed to ethical and responsible practice.

How to apply

Our University is committed to fostering a safe, respectful and inclusive community for all. In alignment with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence (2025), Griffith University includes a declaration as part of the recruitment journey to uphold the values and standards of our community. 

Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following:

• A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role (please refer to the qualifications above and the position description)
• Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details

Applicants must have Australian working rights. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

For further information about the role, please contact Rachel Christie, Head of Product Marketing and Academic Partnering via email: [email protected].

Closing date: Sunday 1 March 2026 at 11:59pm AEST. All applications must be submitted online.