Manager, International Content and Communication
Mid-level Communications role at UQ. St Lucia Campus · full-time · A$120,317–A$134,892 base.
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What you'll do
- Lead UQ's international content and communications work, shaping strategy and annual plans
- Manage content and communications staff while helping stakeholders set priorities and solve needs
- Create marketing content and collateral that advances international student recruitment across global markets
- Oversee creative work, messaging frameworks, governance and results across content, social, web and other channels
- Build relationships with internal teams and external agencies across campaigns, publications and events
What you bring
- Bring postgraduate study or equivalent professional expertise in communications, marketing, public relations, journalism or a related field
- Show experience leading high-performing teams and a communications or content function
- Demonstrate people leadership, budget oversight, strategic planning and delivery against organisational priorities
- Produce strong content and measurable communications results for varied audiences across current channels
- Handle complex creative work, agencies, decision-makers and competing priorities in a fast-moving setting
Who this fits
You'll suit this role if you lead collaboratively, translate complex ideas for varied audiences and build trusted stakeholder relationships. The position is full-time and fixed-term through December 2027 at St Lucia Campus in Australia, with flexible and hybrid working options. You need unrestricted work rights in Australia for the appointment, and employer sponsorship is unavailable.
From the employer
Full-time (100%), fixed-term position through to December 2027 with base salary in the range $120,317 - $134,892 + 17% super (HEW Level 8).
Lead UQ's global content strategy and drive recruitment through audience focused communications.
Manage a high performing team, internal and external stakeholder relationships, and global messaging frameworks for a top university.
Based at our picturesque and conveniently located St Lucia campus
About This Opportunity
Join a high performing, collaborative and purpose driven team responsible for connecting future international students with one of the world's leading universities. Reporting to the Senior Manager, International Marketing and Communication, you will lead UQ's international content and communication function, guiding a team of content and communication professionals to deliver audience centred, strategic and impactful content that support international student recruitment campaigns. This is a highly visible leadership opportunity where you will work together with the Manager, International Campaign and Prospect Engagement across a diverse portfolio spanning content, campaigns, social media, web, publications and events, while contributing to UQ's shared vision of creating change together.
Key responsibilities will include:
Leading the international content and communication function and contributing to the development and delivery of international marketing and communication strategies and annual work plans.
Managing a team of content and communication professionals, ensuring priorities are delivered effectively and stakeholders receive exceptional support and advice.
Driving the development of compelling international marketing collateral, communication and content that supports student recruitment objectives across global markets.
Leading creative production, stakeholder relationships, stakeholder engagement, content governance, messaging frameworks and performance optimisation across multiple communication channels.
About You
You are a strategic communications leader who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys translating complex ideas into engaging content that resonates with diverse audiences. Combining strong leadership capability with exceptional communication skills, you will bring a proven ability to deliver impactful outcomes while building trusted relationships across a broad stakeholder landscape.
Postgraduate qualifications and experience, or an equivalent combination of professional expertise, in communications, marketing, public relations, journalism or a related discipline, with experience leading high performing teams.
Demonstrated success leading a communications and content function, including people leadership, budget oversight, strategic planning and the delivery of organisational priorities.
Strong expertise across contemporary communication channels and content strategies, with a track record of producing high quality content and measurable communication outcomes for diverse audiences.
Proven ability to manage complex creative projects and stakeholder relationships, including working effectively with external agencies, influencing decision makers and balancing competing priorities in a fast paced environment.
About UQ
As part of the UQ community, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, working together to create a better world. Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available.
Enjoy 17% super, 17.5% leave loading, flexible and hybrid working options, health and wellbeing programs, a heavily discounted Study for Staff program, on campus childcare, affordable parking, and salary packaging.
Interested?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Colleen Stillman-Cheng at c.stillmancheng@uq.edu.au. For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.
When you apply, please ensure you upload a resume and cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the ‘About You’ section. Please note that applications received via email will not be accepted.
Other Information
Pre-employment checks may include: verification of the right to work in Australia, qualifications and criminal history checks. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.
You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.
We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We recognise that career pathways and opportunities differ, and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criteria but can demonstrate their potential relative to opportunity. We're also happy to support any accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process. Just let us know how we can help by emailing talent@uq.edu.au or calling +61 7 3365 2623.
Applications close Sunday 11 October 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-68503). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for 19 October 2026.
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