Marketing & Communications Consultant

Job Reference: 1067557

About the Role:

Ignite your creativity and make an impact at Curtin University as a Marketing & Communications Consultant. In this exciting role, you’ll help shape the future of Curtin’s Entrepreneurship, Commercialisation and Trailblazer portfolios, driving bold, innovative marketing and communication strategies that amplify their reputation and reach.

You’ll collaborate with passionate staff, students, alumni, industry partners, and investors to deliver high-impact, creative campaigns and tell the stories of our students, researchers across digital, print, and paid media channels. Working hand in hand with the University’s central Brand and Marketing team, you’ll ensure initiatives are strategically aligned and executed to perfection.

This is your chance to combine strategic thinking with creative flair, grow your professional network, and play a pivotal role in building Curtin’s thriving innovation ecosystem - empowering the next generation of entrepreneurial leaders.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Develop and deliver integrated marketing plans and campaigns across relevant channels, that build the profile and reputation of Curtin’s Entrepreneurship, Commercialisation and Trailblazer initiatives.
• Researching, writing and amplifying the stories of our students, researchers and alumni.
• Manage digital marketing activities, including paid search, paid social, and content strategy, to drive engagement and participation in programs and events.
• Track and evaluate campaign performance to measure impact and inform continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with the University’s Brand, Marketing and Media teams to ensure initiatives align with Curtin’s overarching strategy.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners, including media contacts, to enhance reach and visibility.
• Supporting the planning, promotion, and delivery of Curtin Entrepreneurship, Commercialisation and Trailblazer events.

We are looking for:

• Completion of a relevant tertiary qualification and marketing experience or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
• Project management skills with the ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and maintain relationships with colleagues and clients at all levels with cross cultural sensitivity.
• Proven ability to work effectively as part of a team and to provide a client focused service to staff and stakeholders.
• Well-developed verbal and written communications skills with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally.
• Problem solving skills and high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Demonstrated ability to work within a team environment and contribute to team goals.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the higher education sector (desired).

Role Requirements:
The Entrepreneurship, Commercialisation & Trailblazer portfolio

This role will support these three, closely aligned areas, within the Research Office at Curtin.

The Entrepreneurship and Commercialisation team works directly with students, researchers, alumni, investors, and industry partners to inspire, start and scale entrepreneurial pursuits. Curtin has a successful track record in startup and scale up of technology-based businesses. For 14+ years, it has provided training, expertise, infrastructure and direct seed investment to such businesses. The team continues to build and develop a culture of entrepreneurship, delivering entrepreneurship and commercialisation training, stimulating business startup and facilitating scale up of ventures.

Launched in 2022, the Curtin led Resources Technology and Critical Minerals (RTCM) Trailblazer is a multi-million-dollar federally funded program designed to accelerate innovation and commercialisation outcomes in the resources sector. Thisprogram is building new research capabilities and transforming the way industry and universities work together.

To read more about the work of this team, visit:
Entrepreneurship at Curtin
https://www.curtin.edu.au/engage/entrepreneurs/
Resources Technology and Critical Minerals Trailblazer
https://research.curtin.edu.au/trailblazer/
Commercialise Your Research | Curtin University
https://research.curtin.edu.au/work-with-us/commercialisation/

About Curtin University

We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page - https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-at-curtin/

What We Offer You:

Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and endless food options including a supermarket. Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job. Curtin offers a wide range of generous benefits, including additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and an array of discounts for retail, travel and much more. For more information, check out our benefits page!

For more reasons to work at Curtin, please visit https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/

Join Us!

If this sounds like your next role, please click APPLY NOW and provide the following documents:

• CV
• Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria in the advert

If you have any queries in relation to this opportunity or the application process, please contact our careers team on CurtinCareers@curtin.edu.au or 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1), quoting the reference number. Please note applications will not be accepted via this email address.

Applications close: Wednesday, 10 September 2025.

Disclaimer: Please note that there is no standardised time for the closing of adverts on the specified date. Therefore, we recommend submitting your application ahead of this deadline. Late applications will not be considered, and only successful candidates will be contacted.

Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.

Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert.