Careers at UniSC

• UniSC Clinical Trials Centre | UniSC South Bank, Health Hub Morayfield or UniSC Sippy Downs
• Professional Level 4, $48.82 per hour plus 12% superannuation
• Casual opportunity

The Opportunity

We are seeking a creative and reliable Marketing Design Assistant to support the Clinical Trials Marketing and Recruitment teams within the UniSC Clinical Trials Centre (UniSC CT). This casual role plays a key part in promoting clinical trials, supporting participant recruitment, and strengthening UniSC CT’s digital presence.

Working closely with the Participant Outreach Coordinator and broader team, you will use your graphic design and marketing skills to produce engaging content across a wide range of platforms. This role offers flexibility and the opportunity to contribute to meaningful, health-focused research in a collaborative university environment.

For more information, please visit us online Clinical Trials Centre

You will

• create engaging marketing content for email campaigns, newsletters, and promotions;
• plan and deliver digital advertising campaigns across social media and online platforms;
• produce high-quality visual and written content for social media and web channels;
• monitor, analyse and report campaign performance to improve results; and
• moderate social media engagement and support participant recruitment.

About you

You are creative, organised, and detail-oriented, with a strong interest in marketing, copywriting and/or design, and digital engagement. You enjoy working across multiple platforms, can manage competing priorities, and are confident operating independently while collaborating with a broader team. You exercise sound judgement and communicate professionally and sensitively with diverse audiences.

You will possess:

• a relevant qualification in Marketing, Communications, Creative Industries or Graphic Design, or equivalent experience;
• strong written and verbal communication skills with high attention to detail;
• experience managing social media across multiple platforms;
• well-developed organisational and project management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines;
• sound judgement and confidence when engaging with stakeholders and the public;
• demonstrated proficiency in Canva and/or Adobe Photoshop (essential) and the wider creative suite;
• strong graphic design capability with an understanding of branding and design principles; and
• willingness to travel occasionally between campuses and regional locations.

UniSC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, women in STEM, First Nations Peoples, and individuals of diverse cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences. We value achievement relative to opportunity and encourage your commentary on your achievements in this context. For additional support during the application process, please contact us at unisc-careers@usc.edu.au or call +61 7 5430 2830.

To be eligible to apply you must have legal work rights in Australia.

All applications must be lodged through the Careers at UniSC website.

UniSC does not accept unsolicited applications. For agency inquiries, contact unisc-careers@usc.edu.au

Applications for this position close midnight, Tuesday 27 January 2026.  

Your completed application must include:

• a resume, noting your application will be reviewed in alignment to the specified criteria as outlined within the job advertisement. There will be opportunity within the application form to also include supporting documentation should you wish. A portfolio of relevant work is encouraged.

We will be reviewing applications and contacting suitable candidates throughout the duration of this advertisement. We strongly encourage you to submit your interest as soon as possible.

Further information regarding how to prepare your application is available on our website: Join our team

We would love the opportunity to get to know you better, but we know it works both ways. To get to know a little more about us, visit us at: Welcome to UniSC and LinkedIn Life

Have questions or want to know more? For a confidential discussion, please contact:

Sean Greaney
Manager, Marketing and Brand – Clinical Trials
Email: sgreaney@usc.edu.au

Discover UniSC

We're all about doing work that matters, connecting with great people, and being part of an incredible journey. We’re not the biggest university. But we’re growing every day, and doing big things. Like ground-breaking research, championing sustainability, producing gold-winning athletes and award-winning alumni.

We're one of the fastest growing universities in Australia, growing to over 2,000 people across 5 campuses in South East Queensland.

Teaching excellence is at the heart of what we do, and our commitment to sustainability is integrated into our teaching, research, and daily operations. Our research tackles the most pressing challenges of our time, with 13 research fields ranked well above world standard, characterised by evidence of outstanding performance according to the Excellence Research for Australia Rankings. At UniSC you will have the opportunity to contribute to the educational landscape for future generations. 

We foster a collaborative and supportive environment, encouraging continuous professional development and providing resources to enhance your career. We recognise and value the contributions of each team member to our culture and success. We're not afraid to be different, and we're looking for people who share our values and want to be part of a team that is working together to improve our local and global challenges.

Our Culture & Benefits:

• Our collaborative, passionate and welcoming culture is what really sets us apart.
• Modern teaching & research facilities.
• Professional development and career pathway opportunities.
• We are a proud recipient of the prestigious Athena SWAN Bronze Award, granted as part of the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) initiative.
• EAP, fitness passport & discounted private health.