Marketing & Communications Business Partner

About the role

Western Sydney University is recruiting a full-time, ongoing Marketing & Communications Business Partner (HEW level 8) on its Hawkesbury and Campbelltown campus, with flexible working arrangements. The role provides strategic marketing leadership within a designated faculty (Health), turning university-wide priorities into clear, evidence-based marketing and communications plans. It sits between the faculty and central marketing teams, working with faculty leadership and academic staff to plan, deliver and evaluate undergraduate and postgraduate recruitment against intake targets.

Key responsibilities

• Translate university-wide priorities into marketing and communications plans that drive student recruitment outcomes.
• Act as a trusted advisor, identifying market opportunities, managing risk and supporting informed decisions.
• Collaborate across content, creative, paid media and digital operations to run cohesive campaigns and maintain a consistent brand presence.
• Ensure recruitment activity is planned, delivered and evaluated against agreed intake targets.

Required profile

• Degree in marketing, communications, business or extensive equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated success delivering strategic marketing plans in complex environments.
• Strong product marketing expertise and campaign leadership capability.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders using data-driven insights.
• Evidence of full-time working rights in Australia at application.

What we offer

• Salary of $120,754 - $134,051 per annum, plus 17% superannuation and leave loading.
• Staff-only products and offers with selected banking partners, and salary sacrifice options for onsite parking.
• Novated motor vehicle leasing.
• Free Employee Assistance Program, annual flu vaccination, Fitness Passport membership and discounted private health cover.
• Discounted onsite childcare at the university's campuses.

Applications are made through the university's online recruitment system, which includes screening questions; enquiries go to the Director of Marketing. The closing date is 13 November 2026.