Role type: Full Time; Fixed Term until May 2026
Department: Advancement, Communications & Marketing
Salary: UOM 6 - $98,870 - $107,023 p.a. plus 17% super

• Create engaging multi-channel content, drive student acquisition through storytelling and innovate in higher education marketing
• Apply now to lead content creation that will inspire the next generation of postgraduate students at one of the world's leading universities
• Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

The University of Melbourne
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Your next career opportunity
As the Creative & Content Coordinator at a prestigious university, you'll be at the forefront of producing engaging content that brings the Melbourne value proposition to life for prospective postgraduate students. You'll have the opportunity to create compelling narratives across multiple platforms, collaborate with diverse stakeholders, and play a crucial role in student acquisition marketing initiatives. Your work will directly impact the university's ability to attract top talent, making this a key position for those passionate about storytelling and higher education marketing.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Produce Engaging Content: Design and deliver creative assets for various digital channels, including social media videos and web content.
• Develop Content Strategies: Contribute to the creation of insight-driven content strategies to attract and inform prospective students.
• Manage Talent Relations: Identify, coordinate, and interview internal and external talent for content pieces.
• Analyse Performance: Uncover creative and performance insights to optimize content strategies.

You may be a great fit if:
You are a creative professional with strong content production skills, experience in digital marketing, and a passion for storytelling in the context of higher education.

You may also:

• Have a tertiary qualification in marketing, communications, or a related field.
• Demonstrate experience in producing campaign creative assets, especially social media videos and digital content.
• Show expertise in Adobe Creative Suite or other video editing software.
• Have experience in coordinating and interviewing talent for content pieces.

For further information please refer to the attached PD.

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 fulfillment, including:

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

• Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance

• Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance

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

For more information check out our benefits page!

Your new team - Advancement (University Communications & Marketing)
University's Communications and Marketing function provides strategic, advisory and operational services to support the academic mission and the University strategy. It fosters a culture of best practice and collaboration across the University's communication and marketing teams and stakeholders and uses data-driven insights to inform decision-making across the University.

Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and have the opportunity to thrive regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age, being a parent or having caring responsibilities.

The University of Melbourne is committed to fostering a barrier-free and inclusive recruitment process. We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates throughout the application and interview stages, including accessible document formats and alternative application methods. To discuss your specific requirements, please feel free to contact Bec Tucker - 0478 269 660 or send an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments' to [email protected]. You can find more information for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments on our Careers website: https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers

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

If you are a member of an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community and would like any support, please feel free to contact our Indigenous Employment & Development team via email at [email protected].

Working at the University - what you need to know
This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a Working with Children Check The successful candidate can apply for the WWCC as part of the onboarding process. 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.

Join Us and unlock your career potential!
Is this the perfect opportunity for you? Apply today! Including 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 Walid 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 details listed on the Position Description.

Applications close: 11 September 2025 ​11:55 PM Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) / Melbourne time zone.

Position Description: JR-002155 Creative & Content Coordinator PD .pdf