Ref 4522/24 - Chief Marketing Officer
Full-Time, Fixed-Term for 5 years (renewable)
Competitive senior salary package
Parramatta / Hawkesbury / Hybrid
About Us
Western Sydney University is a modern, research-led institution situated in Australia's fastest-growing region. With over 200,000 alumni and 50,000 students across 11 campuses in Sydney, Vietnam, Indonesia, and future expansions into India, we are a global force in education. Ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide and first globally for our commitment to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we are driven by boldness, integrity, fairness, and excellence. Our mission is to ensure our students succeed, our research makes a lasting impact, and our communities thrive.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a visionary Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) to lead the University’s student acquisition and branding strategies. As CMO, you will guide comprehensive marketing efforts across the entire student lifecycle, ensuring alignment with the University’s competitive position and strategic objectives. You will oversee the development of innovative digital marketing strategies, leverage data for informed decision-making, and champion the University’s brand presence, both locally and globally.
As a senior leader, you will collaborate with various stakeholders, providing high-level strategic advice to the University Executive and contributing to long-term policy and organisational goals. Your leadership will be instrumental in driving student recruitment, elevating the University’s brand, and building strong market insights.
About You
You are an inspiring and innovative leader with a proven ability to foster collaboration and consensus among colleagues and students. Your track record in motivating teams to achieve high standards of performance is underpinned by your integrity, personal accountability, and flexibility. You bring creativity and a strong results orientation to your role, along with an understanding of the current and future challenges facing the higher education sector.
Your deep understanding of the political, economic, and social issues impacting universities globally positions you to apply best practices and cutting-edge strategies in your areas of responsibility. You are adept at building and maintaining positive relationships, engaging stakeholders, and acting with transparency and excellence.
Why Join Us?
At Western Sydney University, you will have the opportunity to lead in an innovative and forward-thinking environment where your contributions will shape the next generation of students. You'll be part of a supportive community that values integrity, innovation, and excellence.
We are committed to your professional development, offering a platform to drive significant impact and foster creative solutions to challenges in higher education. We understand the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance, and offer flexible working arrangements, along with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, ensuring you can thrive both personally and professionally.
Position Enquiries:
Angelo Kourtis, Senior Vice-President and Chief Operating Officer, via a.kourtis@westernsydney.edu.au
Recruitment Enquiries:
Enquiries or matters regarding your application may be directed to Yvonne Bondarek, Recruitment Team Leader, via Y.Bondarek@westernsydney.edu.au
Applications:
All applications must be submitted online via the Apply Now button. Email applications will not be considered.
Eligibility:
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. You must have full, unrestricted working rights at the time of application.
Closing Date:
8.30pm, Wednesday 6 November 2024
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Western Sydney University is committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ, and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged.
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