International Marketing Coordinator

• Build your experience in international marketing within a complex and rewarding environment.
• Gain exposure to end-to-end campaign delivery
• Develop your skills in data-driven marketing and global audience engagement.

Be challenged and imagine with us

We are seeking a highly organised and adaptable International Marketing Coordinator to support the delivery of targeted global student recruitment digital campaigns. This is a hands-on role where you will bring campaigns and marketing projects to life, working across content, creative and digital channels to engage future international students and support enrolment growth.

The role

Reporting to the International Marketing Manager, you will take campaign direction and translate it into coordinated, high-quality marketing activity. You will work closely with designers, content specialists and internal stakeholders to plan, develop and roll out campaigns across multiple channels.

A typical week will see you coordinating campaign timelines, briefing creative assets, reviewing content, and ensuring everything is aligned to strategy and brand. You will monitor performance, analyse results and provide insights to optimise campaign effectiveness and inform future decision-making.

This role sits within a collaborative team structure, with two Coordinators and an Officer supporting broader business development activity. You will play a key role in connecting strategy to execution and ensuring campaigns are delivered smoothly and effectively. This includes:

• Coordinating the planning and rollout of international marketing campaigns across digital channels
• Working with design and content teams to develop engaging marketing collateral including video, photoshoots, marketing collateral and digital assets
• Drafting and adapting copy for web, email, social media, advertising and print
• Ensuring messaging is audience-focused, insight-driven and aligned with brand tone of voice
• Collaborating with stakeholders across the University to deliver consistent and effective campaign activity and shared marketing outcomes
• Supporting the implementation and optimisation of paid campaigns across search and social platforms
• Monitoring campaign performance using analytics tools and apply insights to improve outcomes
• Preparing regular reports and provide data-driven recommendations to stakeholders
• Contributing to a collaborative team environment and support shared goals and initiatives

This fixed term position is full time for 12 months at a HEW 6 Higher Education Worker level and is based at Callaghan

You will bring

• Experience coordinating marketing campaigns or projects across multiple channels in an international environment
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
• Well-developed communication skills, including copywriting and stakeholder engagement
• A basic understanding of Google Analytics and campaign performance metrics
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools
• Experience with project management tools such as Asana is desirable

About our University

The University of Newcastle stands as a global leader distinguished by a commitment to equity and excellence. Our vision is to be a world-leading University for our regions and creating a better future for our regions and the globe. Underpinned by this vision and our values of excellence, equity, engagement and sustainability, the University of Newcastle’s Looking Ahead Strategic Plan 2025-2030 outlines the University’s commitment to delivering an exceptional student experience and serving our communities. 

For more information click here – Our Uni. 

What we offer

In addition to working for a university that is breaking boundaries, discovering new ways of thinking and cementing a place as a global leader, we offer a range of benefits to our employees to ensure you balance your commitments, stay healthy and work effectively. 

These include: 

• Remuneration for this position is from $93,929 (commensurate with qualifications and experience) + superannuation and excellent employment conditions in line with University of Newcastle professional staff conditions.
• Flexible working arrangements (in line with the University’s Flexible Work Policy
• 35 hour week
• 17% super and salary packaging
• Additional University Holiday days, generous personal leave and parental leave, annual leave loading and additional purchased leave scheme
• Discounts in private health insurance, gym memberships, software, travel and more
• Wellbeing programs

Your next steps 

Please visit here for a guide on how to apply for a role. 

If viewing this on a job board other than the University's please click ‘Apply’ to reach the University's website, where a copy of the Position Description can be accessed. Please download a copy before commencing your application. 

Your application must include: 

• Your resume
• A cover letter outlining your motivation to apply for this opportunity
•  A statement addressing the Essential Criteria listed in the job description demonstrating your qualifications and experience with examples.

To ensure that your application receives full consideration, it's important to structure and address the selection criteria outlined in the application process. This helps us better understand your experience and suitability for the role. We appreciate your attention to this matter and look forward to reviewing your application.

Please upload your Cover Letter and response to the requested Criteria as one PDF document.

Your Cover Letter and Response to the Essential Criteria should not exceed 4 pages (approximately 2,000 words).

Applications for this position will only be accepted from those with Australian residency or a valid work permit. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. 

For specific position enquiries, please contact April Sweeney, International Marketing Manager (02) 4921 6079 or via email April.Sweeney@newcastle.edu.au

 Having Difficulties? Please reach out to us: employment@newcastle.edu.au

Closing date: Wednesday 27th May 2026 @11:59pm AEST

Our assessment process

Typically, candidates that progress beyond the shortlist stage can expect to undertake the following (minimum) assessment activities as part of the recruitment process:

• Interview (an ‘in person’ interview will be conducted as part of the process)
• Referee checks
• Pre-employment checks as appropriate to the role

 Our University is committed to creating a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for every member of our community. This commitment is central to our values and our efforts to build a diverse workforce where everyone can thrive.

As part of this, and in alignment with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence 2025, from 1 January 2026, the University will also consider gender-based violence risk factors as part of our recruitment processes.

The completion and return of the University’s Gender-based Violence Declaration Form will form part of the pre-employment checks for this position and any offer of employment will be conditional upon review by the University.

Our adherence to the Code is about more than compliance—it’s about living our values. Together, we can ensure our University remains a place where respect, safety, and inclusion are non-negotiable.

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