Circa Salary: $120K per year + 12% superannuation
Full time, continuing role
Shape the story of RMIT University Pathways by leading high-impact communications and marketing that drive growth and elevate our brand and market position
Work in a brand-new office building in Melbourne’s CBD on Franklin Street, walking distance to the Queen Victoria Market and close to public transport including the new State Library station
Access to benefits including as salary packaging, purchase leave, Christmas closedown gifted leave, discounted RMIT childcare services, subsidised gym membership, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Our values: Passion | Impact | Inclusion | Integrity | Courage | Imagination
About RMIT University Pathways (RMIT UP)
RMIT UP, owned by RMIT University, provides education solutions for students, academics, and professionals in Australia and globally.
Our mission is to offer transformative learning experiences and pathways that open global opportunities, guided by RMIT’s values of inclusion, imagination, integrity, courage, passion, and impact. We place student and customer experience at the forefront of everything we do.
Our key programs include Foundation Studies, Fast Track, Academic English and Informit, a leading research database focused on Australasian content.
About the role
The Senior Communications and Marketing Business Partner plays a pivotal role in bringing to life the vision for RMIT University Pathways (RMIT UP). Reporting to the Associate Director, Communications and Marketing, you will work closely with the CEO Office and the Leadership Team to develop and implement communication and marketing strategies that promote and uplift the growth of RMIT UP and position it as an industry leader in transformative student experiences.
This is a hands-on role, leading the development and delivery of integrated communications, engagement initiatives and marketing campaigns for both internal and external audiences. You will create compelling content, support and promote events, manage projects, work with agencies and suppliers, and ensure RMIT UP’s narrative is impactful and consistently told across channels.
You will collaborate with key areas across the business – including International Student Recruitment and Business, Student Experience and Wellbeing, Student Services, IT and HR and connect RMIT UP with the broader RMIT University Communications ecosystem, ensuring our staff, student and alumni stories are visible and aligned with enterprise-wide messages.
Key responsibilities:
In this role, you will:
Develop and implement high-quality communication and marketing strategies and content that support RMIT UP’s strategic initiatives internally and externally.
Partner with and support the Leadership Team and wider RMIT UP teams on projects, events, campaigns and marketing materials.
Develop integrated communication and marketing plans with a strong, aligned narrative to support business priorities, seeking strategic guidance from the Associate Director, Communications and Marketing where needed.
Build and maintain productive, professional cross-functional relationships with subject matter experts, leaders, teaching staff, students, agents, industry partners, networks, media, and the wider University Communications team.
Represent RMIT UP and its strategic goals within RMIT University and with external partners and networks.
Execute communications campaigns across internal and external audiences, including email newsletters, media releases, social media and digital content, and event-related communications.
Ensure all communications are high quality, outcome-focused, strategically aligned and delivered through the most effective channel mix.
Continually review and refine communication channels for effectiveness and impact.
Support the establishment and maintenance of networks to ensure consistency and quality of communications across the organisation.
Provide communications, marketing, design and content support for RMIT UP events, including planning and promotion.
About You
Experienced communications and/or marketing professional with a strong background in developing and delivering integrated campaigns.
Exceptional writing and editing skills, with a sharp eye for detail and the ability to tailor content for different audiences and channels.
Confident working with senior leaders and diverse stakeholders, building strong, productive relationships across a complex organisation.
Hands-on approach, enjoying content creation, event support and leading projects from concept through to delivery.
Strategic and innovative thinker who can shape clear narratives that support organisational priorities and bring brand stories to life.
Highly organised, able to manage multiple projects and deadlines, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
Collaborative and team-focused, while also able to work independently and use initiative to solve problems.
Proficient in using digital tools and channels (e.g. email, social media, web, internal comms platforms) to engage staff, students and external audiences.
What we offer you
We value our people and are committed to providing a supportive, inclusive, and rewarding work environment. As part of our team, you’ll enjoy:
Exclusive employee discounts at leading retailers.
A strong focus on health and wellbeing, including RMIT-subsidised gym memberships, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) access and discounted childcare options.
Access to professional development training via LinkedIn Learning.
A positive workplace culture with a staff reward program, and a staff wellbeing program.
To Apply
Please submit your CV and a cover letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link. Cover letters should be addressed to HR.
Email HR: [email protected] (Please note: Applications will NOT be accepted via this email. To apply, submit your application via our website’s careers page www.rmit.edu.au/up.)
Please note that we review and interview applications on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible rather than waiting until the closing date.
For more details, refer to the Position Description: http://www.rmit.edu.au/content/dam/rmit/au/en/careers/position-descriptions/pd-senior-communications-and-marketing-business-partner.pdf
Pre-employment Checks: Appointment is subject to a successful Working with Children Check and National Police Check.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
At RMIT UP, we foster a culture of safety, wellbeing, and inclusion, ensuring everyone feels valued and respected. We embrace diversity and treat all individuals with fairness, regardless of gender, gender identity, marital or family status, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity, religious beliefs, cultural or socio-economic background, perspectives, or experiences.
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child-safe organisation. We actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates.
As a Disability Confident Recruitment Team, we are happy to adjust the recruitment process to meet accessibility needs. Please contact us at [email protected] with your preferred communication method, and we will be in touch to discuss your requirements.
Read our Child Safety Policy: Child Safety Policy
We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to responding to every applicant.
RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.
In line with RMIT University’s commitment to a safe, respectful and inclusive environment, from 1 January 2026, the University will also consider gender-based violence (GBV) risk factors as part of our recruitment processes. All applicants will be required to complete a gender‑based violence declaration in accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence. Preferred candidates will also be required to undertake relevant pre‑employment background checks, including Working With Children Checks. Information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for its relevance to the role and RMIT’s safety obligations.
At RMIT, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply to RMIT (including alternate formats of application forms). To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact Dani, via [email protected] or visit our Careers page for more contact information - https://www.rmit.edu.au/careers.
We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.
