Associate Director, Campaign and Delivery

Make an impact at the University of Wollongong (UOW) - a purpose driven institution ranked in the top 1% of universities globally.

About the Role

This is not a traditional marketing leadership role.

As Associate Director, Campaign and Delivery , you will lead the engine room of UOW's Brand and Marketing Division – turning strategy into campaigns, content and digital experiences that reach audiences locally and around the world. Reporting to the Chief Marketing Officer and acting as second-in-command for the Division, you will lead the teams responsible for integrated marketing, creative production and digital delivery, ensuring great work gets to market at pace and at scale.

We have done the hard work of redesigning the function. The operating model is in place. The capability is there. Now we need a leader who can embed the change, lift performance and build a delivery function that matches the University's global ambitions.

About the Team

The Brand and Marketing Division exists to ensure UOW is understood, chosen and championed by students, partners and communities here and around the world. As the University pursues ambitious growth and global aspirations, the Division plays a critical role in shaping how the institution shows up in market and tells its story.

You will lead a team of around 20 specialists across integrated marketing, creative production and digital experience. Together, they are responsible for delivering everything from major brand campaigns and student recruitment activity to web, content, design, social and digital experiences.

What You’ll Bring

You have led delivery before.

Maybe you've run a marketing operations function, a creative services team, an agency delivery model or a large-scale campaign management environment. Whatever the setting, you know how to take competing priorities, finite resources and immovable deadlines and turn them into quality outcomes.

You will bring:

Significant experience leading integrated marketing delivery, campaign operations, creative production or marketing services functions.

Experience building and embedding delivery models that improve workflow, prioritisation and performance.

A track record of leading leaders and developing high-performing multidisciplinary teams.

Strong commercial acumen, including budget ownership and agency management.

Exceptional stakeholder management skills and the confidence to challenge, influence and negotiate at senior levels.

A data-informed approach to continuous improvement and operational decision-making.

The ability to balance strategy and execution without losing sight of either.

Resilience, judgement and a genuine passion for building teams, capability and results.

You do not need to come from higher education. What matters is that you have successfully led a delivery function in a complex environment where the volume is constant, the standards are high and the outcomes matter.

Why Join UOW

Competitive salary package

35-hour full-time work week supporting greater balance and flexibility

Flexible working arrangements and family-friendly policies

Generous leave entitlements including additional concession days over the Christmas–New Year period

Purchased leave options to provide greater flexibility throughout the year

Ongoing professional development and clear career progression opportunities

Role Details

Employment type: Full-time, 5-year fixed-term opportunity

Level: Level 10 | Attractive remuneration package available

Location: Campus / Hybrid

Valid Australian work rights required. Visa sponsorship is not available.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you are required to submit a resume, and cover letter (of no more than 3 pages) summarising your skills and experience as they relate to the selection criteria located in the position description.

For further information about this position, please contact Kylie Stephens on + 61 2 4239 3936.

Closing Date: Monday 10 August 2026, 11:55pm

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

The University of Wollongong is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where diversity is valued, respected and celebrated. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve, removes barriers to participation, and provides equitable opportunities for staff to reach their full potential. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of all gender identities and sexual orientations, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, and those with caring or family responsibilities.

As required by federal legislation, prospective employees are required to declare whether they have been investigated for an allegation of Gender based Violence or determined to have engaged in conduct that constitutes Gender based Violence, during their previous employment, or otherwise in a legal process. Any such declaration will be included in the University’s employment screening processes and will be treated with the strictest confidence and in compliance with all privacy legislation.