Web Producer

Job no: 0062103
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Continuing
Department: Student and Scholarly Services - Student Communication
Salary: UOM 6 - $92,749 - $100,397 p.a. plus 17% super

• Advise on web design and content and drive web projects in our vibrant team. 
• Enhance student communication experiences. 
• Brilliant benefits and a flexible hybrid work environment! 

About the Role
Join our vibrant and creative Student Communications team as a Web Producer! Here, you'll be one of two web producers supporting more than 700 pages across the University’s current student website and student portal. As the first point of contact for all web requests, you'll collaborate closely with content writers to craft compelling web pages for student-facing campaigns. Moreover, you'll play a pivotal role in training and supporting web editors across Student and Scholarly Services (SASS), ensuring the delivery of high-quality digital content. Your responsibilities will include: 

• Understanding the Student Communications team's main goals and their alignment with SASS workplans and the University strategy. 
• Collaborating with stakeholders and team specialists in communications, design, and CRM to plan, develop, and deliver content and communications aligned with business goals and the Student Communications Framework. 
• Proactively maintaining up-to-date, audience-centric, tone-appropriate, accessible, search-optimiszed, and consistent web content. 
• Collaborating with the Web Channels Coordinator and/or Digital Channels Lead on projects aimed at improving web content and functionality. 

Who we are looking for
Are you ready to dive into a role where you'll analyse website performance, advise on web design and content, and manage relationships? We are looking for a web specialist with a sharp eye for improvement, excellent communication skills, and high-quality organisational abilities.

You will also have:

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline or equivalent combination of relevant experience and education/training.
• Experience developing and maintaining user-centered websites (ideally within Squiz Matrix CMS).
• Strong knowledge of best-practice web standards (eg writing for the web, SEO, accessibility).
• The ability to use HTML and CSS to build and modify web layouts. 
• Experience developing and delivering training to upskill colleagues in best-practice web content delivery. 

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

To ensure the University continues to provide a safe environment for everyone, this position requires the incumbent to hold a current and valid Working with Children Check.

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

Your new team – Student and Scholarly Services 
Student and Scholarly Services provides student administration and services from recruitment and point of enquiry to graduation. This team also delivers wellbeing and scholarly services to students and staff.

Student Communications is a core cross-functional team within SASS responsible for designing and delivering integrated and tailored communications to applicants and more than 65,000 current students. The team of more than 20 comprises web specialists, designers, content writers and CRM specialists to deliver student-centred communications that assist students to complete critical administration, engage in enrichment services, seek support and thrive in their studies. 

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 Kim Groizard at [email protected] , 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 Maddison Ryan 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.

Position Description