Manager - Brand and Creative Production

About this Opportunity

• Fixed-Term (until 26.02.2027), Full-Time
• Global Brand and Marketing Directorate
• CQUniversity Brisbane
• Higher Education Worker Level 8
• Total Remuneration $135,403 to $150,810 pa (including salary of $114,418 to $127,437 plus 17% superannuation and leave loading)

Join an organisation with an unbreakable belief that quality education, training and research should be available to everyone – regardless of background, location or life circumstances.

Working at CQUniversity

The Global Brand and Marketing Directorate is responsible for delivering University wide advertising, brand and creative production services, supporting strategic marketing initiatives and providing expert advice to faculties and divisions across CQUniversity.

As a key leader within the Brand and Creative Production team, you will play a pivotal role in managing the effective delivery of all University advertising, design and production services. Under the leadership of the Deputy Director Campaigns and Brand, your primary objective will be to lead day to day team operations, oversee strategic brand, content and system focused projects, and ensure the delivery of brand, code compliant and product aligned marketing and promotional material.

We are seeking a collaborative and hands on marketing and design professional with significant experience in marketing communications, creative production and people leadership, and strong capability working with large corporate systems and external suppliers. You will confidently manage workflows, stakeholder relationships and team performance, while consistently delivering high quality outcomes that strengthen the University’s brand and reputation.

Be Rewarded

• 17% superannuation (with the choice to join an award-winning superfund)
• 6 weeks annual leave (incl. Christmas and New Year closure)
• 10 days personal/sick leave, plus 5 days carer’s leave
• 7.25 hours engaged service leave
• Fantastic professional and career development opportunities
• Up to 26 weeks (six months) paid parental leave
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport

Position Requirements

• Demonstrated experience delivering and leading successful marketing outcomes across brand management, creative production, design services, advertising and campaign delivery in digital and traditional channels.
• Strong people leadership capability, with proven experience supervising teams, managing performance and fostering collaboration across multidisciplinary environments.
• High level interpersonal and communication skills, including stakeholder engagement, consultation, negotiation and the ability to influence outcomes.
• Well-developed organisational, time management and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver quality outcomes within tight timeframes.
• Experience using marketing technologies and large corporate systems to plan, manage and streamline workflows, performance and collaboration between teams.

Position Description

For further information about this position, please refer to the Position Description.

Apply today for a career that changes lives

Applications Close: 11:59pm, Wednesday, 28 January 2026

  
Job Requisition ID: 6877

Contact Details: 

Kate Harvey

(07) 4037 4783

k.harvey@cqu.edu.au

When submitting your application, please include: Your Current CV or Resume, and a 1-2 page Cover Letter highlighting your relevant skills, experience and suitability for the position. Please note, applicants for the position must have full time work rights.

Work Rights: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold the full rights to work in Australia to be considered for this appointment.

CQUniversity is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes diversity in the workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and CQUniversity’s domestic and international student graduates with post-study work rights are encouraged to apply.

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