Aspect (Autism Spectrum Australia) is one of Australia’s largest autism-specific service providers, with one of the biggest autism-specific school programs in the world. A not-for-profit organisation, we work in partnership with people of all ages on the autism spectrum, and their families to deliver evidence-informed solutions that are person-centred, family-focused and customer driven.

At Aspect we recognise a different brilliant®, where we seek to understand, engage and celebrate the strengths, interests and aspiration of people on the autism spectrum.

Vision: The best opportunities for people on the autism spectrum.

Mission: We work with people of all ages on the autism spectrum, delivering evidence-informed solutions that are person-centred, family-focussed, and customer-driven.

Values: We are passionate about people, about being positive, and about what’s possible.

Job Description

The Senior Marketing Business Partner - Education will lead the development and execution of marketing strategies that deliver against the objectives outlined in the Aspect Education Business Plan. The role will serve as a strategic marketing advisor and implementor, collaborating closely with the business unit to promote quality education initiatives, increasing external awareness of Aspect's value proposition, driving enrolments, fostering satellite partnerships, and supporting advocacy efforts in line with Aspect's mission to provide high-quality education for students on the autism spectrum.

Act as the primary marketing liaison for the Education business unit, understanding their objectives and translating them into effective marketing strategies.

• Provide strategic advice to stakeholders on marketing trends, best practices, and campaign opportunities.
• Lead and create integrated strategic marketing campaigns to build the Education value proposition, aligned with Business Plan/Service Level Agreement and leveraging appropriate channels with measurable ROI, KPIs and outcomes. 
• Working with the Head of Partnerships for Education, develop and implement an acquisition campaign to attract new satellite partnerships including articulation of the satellite value proposition.
• Contribute to advocacy efforts by preparing materials for presentations and media engagement, ensuring alignment with the new advocacy strategy.
• Ensure all marketing activities adhere to brand guidelines and contribute to a consistent brand voice and identity.
• Drive awareness and advocacy for the brand across target audiences.
• Oversee the creation of collateral to support the Aspect Education Teaching and Learning framework.
• Provide ongoing marketing support to individual schools, ensuring alignment with their School Improvement Plans.
• Work with internal teams to support workforce strategies and promote the Aspect Education Employee Value Proposition (EVP).
• Monitor and report on the effectiveness of marketing initiatives, ensuring alignment with deliverables and measuring impact against enrolment and awareness goals.
• This is a full time, permanent role. The salary range is $124K to $132K per annum (inclusive of superannuation) - dependant on qualifications and experience. Click here to view the full position profile.

Qualifications

• +8 years’ experience in a Communications or similar role
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing or a related field
• Proven track record in a similar management role
• Strong strategic planning and campaign management skills
• Demonstrated experience in managing partnerships and stakeholder relationships
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Strong project management and multitasking abilities
• Proficiency in digital marketing tools and platforms, including social media and content management systems
• Knowledge of data analysis and performance measurement tools to track campaign effectiveness
• Collaborative and team-oriented with excellent interpersonal skills
• Creativity and an innovative approach to challenges
• Working with Children Check clearance (NSW)
• National Police Clearance

What we offer:

• Professional Learning opportunities for career advancement
• Salary packaging options to increase your take-home pay
• Hybrid working arrangements, flexibility between the office and home/remote
• Modern workspace with end-of-trip facilities, on the doorstep of Chatswood train and metro station, dining and retail outlets
• Employee referral incentives
• Access to a wide range of discounts through Blue Light Card on everyday purchases
• Discounted membership to fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

To apply:

Please include your resume and complete the candidate questionnaire; a cover letter is optional. Applications should be received by the closing date. 

Aspect reserves the right to interview and appoint at any stage during the recruitment process.

Enquiries should be directed to: Robyn Eicker, Chief Marketing Officer and the People, Culture & Safety hiring team at [email protected] using the subject line: Senior Marketing Business Partner - Education enquiry via EthicalJobs. 

Aspect is committed to increasing the number of Autistic staff and providing an inclusive workplace where everyone can feel that they belong. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds including, but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, neurodivergent people, people with a disability, the LGBTQIA+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, to apply.

We have a range of universal strategies to meet the needs of different people in our hiring processes, and are happy to individualise these.