Campaign Lead, Science

Role type: Full Time; Fixed Term
Department: Museums and Collections
Salary: UOM 6 - $100,847- $109,163 p.a. plus 17% super

• Cross-venue creative campaigns for leading science and arts spaces / champion audience growth and engagement / collaborative, impact-driven cultural network

• Apply now to lead imaginative, data-informed campaigns that expand audiences for science, culture and university collections.

• Investing in you – 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

The University of Melbourne 
We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website.

Your next career opportunity:
In this role, you will lead audience-centred campaigns for Science Gallery Melbourne and other cultural venues. You will connect diverse communities with research, teaching and collections, shaping how they experience science, culture and innovation.

What you will deliver:

• Coordinate integrated, audience-led marketing campaigns for venues, exhibitions, public programs, and academic and education initiatives.

• Plan and execute strategic communications, including media outreach, publicity, briefing materials and speaking points with internal partners.

• Produce compelling written and visual content, and manage distribution across web, email and social media channels.

• Coordinate visitor evaluation and campaign reporting, sharing insights to inform programming, marketing strategy and stakeholder engagement.

• Support philanthropy, sponsorship and stakeholder events, including launches, openings, collateral development and stakeholder list management.

You may be a great fit if you:

• Hold a relevant tertiary qualification or bring equivalent experience in cultural or marketing environments.

• Demonstrate proven success delivering audience-led marketing campaigns with a strong focus on audience development.

• Create engaging digital content for web, email and social media, using contemporary tools and platforms.

• Communicate complex ideas clearly to diverse audiences, with strong writing, editing and presentation capabilities.

• Build collaborative relationships with internal teams, external agencies and stakeholders to deliver integrated campaigns and events.

• Work respectfully with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, applying culturally safe and accountable engagement practices.

What we offer you! 
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfilment, including:

• Build future financial security with 17% superannuation

• Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being

• Career development opportunities, including access to a range of tailored programs, such as Academic Women in Leadership, and learning platforms including LinkedIn Learning

• Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance and well-being, including leading parental leave, gender affirmation leave and cultural leave

• Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance, and access to unique cultural and recreational benefits such as discounts for the Melbourne Theatre Company

• Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program

For more information check out our benefits page!

Your new team:
Museums and Collections bring together the University’s museums, galleries and cultural assets within the Strategy and Culture division. The team curates Buxton Contemporary, Science Gallery Melbourne, the Potter Museum of Art, the Grainger Museum and more. You will join colleagues dedicated to connecting communities with contemporary and traditional cultures, scientific discovery and creative practice. Collaboration with academics, students and partners underpins everything we do, alongside deep respect for Indigenous knowledges and leadership. The environment is creative, supportive and ambitious, with strong commitment to learning and inclusive practice.

Be Yourself 
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. The diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb.

We're committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. Learn more about how we support an accessible recruitment process.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants 
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians. Visit our Indigenous staff page to learn more about our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.

Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team at [email protected]

Application essentials:

• Visit "apply with us" to learn more about the process, including tips and FAQs.

• You must have current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

• A Working with Children Check is required for all positions. If successful, we will guide you through the process and reimburse you.

• Please upload your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and experience as part of the application process.

Want to know more?

• For queries related to this specific position, contact Leela Schauble at [email protected]

• For questions related to our recruitment process email Alessandro Storani at [email protected]

• For recruitment adjustments contact Kim Groizard on +61 3 9035 3218 or at [email protected] (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments').

Apply today, and join a community that’s shaping the future.

Applications close: Tuesday 2 June 2026 - 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.

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