Content Coordinator

Job no: 0034094
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full time; continuing
Department: Communications and Marketing
Salary: UOM 6 – $96,459-$104,413 p.a. plus 17% super

• Coordinate the development of content for assigned projects that comply with strategic priorities and the University of Melbourne’s brand guidelines.
• Build a diverse skill set in content creation, project management and multichannel campaigns, fostering valuable relationships across functional areas
• 17% super, benefits and a flexible hybrid work environment

About the Role

Be an integral part of exciting projects that will tell the story of our faculties in the evolving media and social landscapes both in Australia and overseas. In this role, you'll engage with current and future students, alumni and industry stakeholders, building and strengthening their connection to the University’s rich history and amplifying its wide-reaching social impact.

As the Content Coordinator, your role holds the key to shaping the narrative of our faculties.  You'll be the driving force behind creating memorable and compelling multimedia content and experiences to captivate a diverse range of audiences.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Develop, produce, curate and disseminate engaging content for use across digital media, social channels, web, printed and online publications and EDMs
• Manage the marketing content library, encompassing content pieces for various channels and audiences
• Provide strong creative input, coordination and planning skills across team activities including, but not limited to, the development of marketing communications collateral, video and photography
• Support continued innovation of the marketing communications strategy through the contribution of insights, data and experience

Who we are looking for

We’re looking for a confident collaborator who can easily build and maintain long lasting relationships with a wide range of stakeholders from various communities. Your advanced verbal and written communication skills will assist you in working effectively independently and/or in a team to ensure your assigned workload is met with tight deadlines. You will be a self-motivator who fosters a high achievement work environment by consecutively portraying professionalism at a high standard throughout your workplace.   

You will also have:

• A relevant degree and/or extensive relevant experience
• Experience producing video and written content for a wide variety of audiences
• Expertise in the production of targeted, engaging communications for digital, social and print channels
• The ability to work autonomously and establish relationships at various levels across the organisation.

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements please refer to the attached PD.

This role requires the successful candidate to undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

Your new team – Advancement, Communications and Marketing 

This position is within the Communications and Marketing team under the Advancement, Communications and Marketing function of the University, led by the Vice-President (Advancement, Communications and Marketing). Advancement works with colleagues across the University and its affiliates to facilitate mutually beneficial relationships between the University and its alumni, friends and benefactors.

Communications and Marketing formulates and leads strategies in support of the University of Melbourne’s overarching strategic plan, Advancing Melbourne. It fosters a culture of best practice and collaboration across the University’s marketing functions and uses marketing insights to inform decision-making across the University.

What we offer you!
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services, and discounts on graduate courses. For more information check out our benefits page!

The University of Melbourne
We’re tightly connected with the community, both at home and abroad. 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 and stay connected with our stories and people on LinkedIn .   

Be yourself
The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences, and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity.  First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities, and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality, and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page.

We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description found below, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture, and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.

For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring

Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents: 

• Resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience

Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description.

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Ivanka Yan via email at [email protected] , ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.

If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the contact details listed on the Position Description.

Please note that in the event of sourcing a suitable candidate, the closing date for applications may be brought forward, and the job vacancy may be closed. Therefore, we encourage interested individuals to submit their applications promptly.

Position Description