Digital Content Writer

* Based at either Melbourne Burwood or Geelong Waterfront Campus + hybrid work
arrangements
* Full-time and fixed-term until February 2027
* $100,128 - $108,130 (HEW6) + 17% Superannuation

Why this role matters:

Ready to shape how audiences experience Deakin online? As a Digital Content
Writer within the Marketing & Recruitment Division, you'll create engaging,
audience-focused content that brings the Deakin brand to life across the
university website and digital marketing channels. Your work will help audiences
discover, understand and connect with Deakin through compelling content and
exceptional digital experiences.

Working closely with stakeholders across the university, you'll combine
creativity, strategy and digital best practice to deliver content that is
engaging, accessible, search-optimised and aligned with Deakin's recruitment and
engagement goals. If you're passionate about storytelling, user experience and
creating content that makes an impact, this is an opportunity to help shape
Deakin's digital presence.

As the Digital Content Writer you will:

* Develop and deliver audience-led, cross-channel content strategies,
communication plans and campaigns that align with marketing objectives, drive
engagement and create a consistent, impactful experience across touchpoints.
* Create compelling, persuasive and user-focused content for the Deakin
University website, ensuring all content reflects the Deakin brand and
maintains a high standard of quality, consistency, tone of voice and visual
presentation.
* Research, write, edit and optimise digital content, ensuring information is
accurate, current, accessible and aligned with brand standards, user needs
and best-practice digital content principles.
* Collaborate with a broad range of stakeholders and draw on audience insights,
emerging trends and diverse perspectives to identify opportunities for
innovation, improve processes and enhance the effectiveness of content and
organisational strategies.

To be successful, you’ll have:

* A Degree in a relevant discipline, with at least 4 years subsequent relevant
experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or
education/training
* Sound understanding of web content, including accessibility, usability,
information architecture and writing for the web.
* Ability to craft effective advertising messages for a variety of media,
including social, display and out of home advertising.
* Understanding of interface and responsive design, user experience design
processes and principles.

Here's how to apply: 

Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills
and experience.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Lisa Starkey,
Digital Content Manager on lisa.starkey@deakin.edu.au
[lisa.starkey@deakin.edu.au].

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

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Applications for this position close on Monday 14th September at 11:55pm.

Benefits for working with us!

At Deakin, we offer more than just a job. We offer a rewarding career in a
flexible, inclusive and forward-thinking environment. Across our campuses in
Geelong, Melbourne and regional Victoria, you'll enjoy flexible working
arrangements that support work-life balance, generous leave provisions including
extended parental leave and the option to purchase additional leave, as well as
access to professional development opportunities to help you grow your career

As a Digital Content Writer, you'll be part of a collaborative team of digital
and marketing professionals who are passionate about delivering exceptional
online experiences. You'll have the opportunity to develop your expertise across
content strategy, SEO, user experience and digital marketing, while working on
diverse projects that reach audiences at scale. Join a university that values
innovation, creativity and continuous improvement, and be supported to do your
best work while contributing to an organisation that makes a positive impact
through education and research.

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic,
and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our
excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make
to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise
of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with
opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive,
thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and
contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions,
embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities,
cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.

Pre-employment safety and suitability checks:

In accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to
Gender-based Violence, appointment to this role is subject to successful
completion of relevant pre-employment checks, including Working With Children
Checks and candidate gender-based violence declarations.

Candidates may be asked to declare whether they have been investigated for an
allegation of Gender‑based Violence, or determined to have engaged in conduct
that constitutes Gender‑based Violence during the course of their previous
employment, or otherwise in a legal process.  A declaration is not required from
individuals who have experienced gender‑based violence.  A ‘Yes’ response does
not automatically exclude a candidate from employment, and any information
provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for relevance to the
role and the University’s safety obligations.