Position Details

• Full-time | Continuing
• Higher Education Officer Level 6 | $89,773 - $95,718 p.a.
• Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country
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About the Role

The Digital Content Producer will be working with the Research Partnerships Director (Special Projects) to implement the Portfolio’s Marketing and Communications Plans. The incumbent will ensure content created, is engaging and one that tells stories, whilst communicating key messages effectively across a range of channels, in the form of writing, editing and publication.

The incumbent will also engage with content contributors and subject matter experts, including external bodies and partners, who play a pivotal role in sourcing and creating short and long form copy and multimedia content suitable for different customers and stakeholders and which can be repurposed across a range of channels.

This role involves producing and publishing multi-media content that delivers measurable outcomes, is accurate and adheres to university and industry standards and priorities and creates a consistent experience across multiple digital platforms.

About the of Portfolio of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, (Research) 

Research is a fundamental cornerstone of our mission as a university. Through research, and research-led teaching, we build and develop the knowledge and capabilities that improve lives and enhance society as a whole.   

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) Leadership Team comprise the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research), the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research Training and Capabilities) and Dean of Graduate Research, the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research Enterprise and Infrastructure), the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research Performance and Impact), the Chief Research Development Officer and the Research Lead: Indigenous Research Strategy.  This team, together with the Research Development and Support (RDS) and the Office of Graduate Research (OGR) Teams provide leadership and support to achieve the University’s research goals. 

The Portfolio includes: 

The Research Development and Support (RDS) Team works with Flinders researchers, Colleges, Institutes and Centres, other portfolios and external stakeholders to proactively support research. 

The Office of Graduate Research (OGR) Team provides support, expertise and guidance for prospective and enrolled HDR students, HDR supervisors and Colleges through each stage of candidature and professional development. 

About You

An excellent communicator and passionate go getter, your enhanced interpersonal skills, enable you to work in a cohesive team environment, along with internal stakeholders. You adapt to changing circumstances with ease and enjoy the variety of tasks that this role brings and appreciate the rewarding opportunity to be proactive and engaged in your work.

You have experience in writing, editing and proof-reading multi-media content for online channels tailored to diverse audiences, with a sound knowledge and understanding of industry best practices and the ability interpret and apply relevant policies and procedures, including content delivery standards, usability and accessibility.

Your problem-solving and organisational skills paired with your ability to work autonomously, allow you to ascertain and prioritise tasks whilst also meeting deadlines.

To be successful in this role you will also demonstrate:

• Knowledge of best practice principles and standards for digital content across web, social and email marketing. This includes an understanding of the principals of information architecture, User Experience (UX) and User Interface (UI), page design, content management and Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) as they relate to web production and publication.
• Well-developed experience working within a Content Management System (CMS) and Customer Relationship Management system (CRM). Experience in Adobe Experience Manager will be an advantage.
• Experience in Adobe Photoshop and InDesign for basic creative production.

You will also have completed a degree in communications, media studies, marketing or a related discipline with subsequent relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of experience and / or education and / or training.

Life at Flinders

We're transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and amongst the top 1% in the world.

Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. So, why work at Flinders?

• 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options
• Flexible working arrangements
• Wide range of professional development activities and services
• We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff
• Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campus health care services, gym and childcare centre (Bedford Park, South Australia).

Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment

Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.  We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies.

• Please see here for our Reconciliation Action Plan
• Please see here for our Indigenous Workforce Strategy

Prescribed Conditions for Employment

• A valid Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check which is satisfactory to the University will also be required before the successful applicant can commence in this position.
• Please note that you may be required to provide evidence that you are up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations, in line with the Flinders University COVID-19 Vaccination Policy 

How to Apply and Information

• You are required to submit your CV and a Suitability Statement of no more than 3 pages, addressing the Key Position Capabilities of the position description.
• For more information regarding this position, please contact Peta Pool - Research Partnerships Director

Certification

Applications to be submitted before 10:00 pm:

25 Sept 2024

At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.

Flinders. Fearless.