Digital Content Officer

University of Technology Sydney (UTS) is located in the heart of Sydney's creative and digital precinct. UTS has a bold vision to be a world-leading university of technology. We are known for our industry focus, practice-based teaching and learning, real world research and our location. With state-of-the-art campuses and facilities, we're preparing students to become global thinkers, leaders and innovators.

About the Role 

The Digital Content Officer will be responsible for the production and curation of content (including written and visual) for the new UTS website. This position will form a key part of the web content team and the transformation of UTS's web presence.

The role will be based within the Digital Presence Program (DPP) a comprehensive program of work, scheduled over the next three years, to improve the effectiveness of UTS's communication channels. The DPP is a joint Information Technology Unit (ITU) and Marketing and Communication Unit (MCU) venture and works in consultation across the university.

There is an opportunity to work from home some days with this role, with the expectation that there are anchor days in the office each week.

As the Digital Content Officer, you will:

• Undertake research, identify trends, and prepare documentation to support the Web Content Strategist in informed decision-making and content planning.

• Prepare and maintain DPP Content documentation, including content guidelines

• Work with University stakeholders to write/edit and source new written content for the UTS website

• Work with internal and external stakeholders to source visual content for the UTS website

• Curate image, video and component galleries within the CMS

• Provide additional ad hoc administrative support for the DPP Content team

As the ideal candidate, you will possess:

• Excellent organisational, time management and project management skills, including the ability to manage workflows, competing priorities and schedules

• Excellent research and writing skills with meticulous attention to detail

• Ability to develop, create, repurpose, and edit various content formats

• Knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, Google Analytics and writing for web

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in a related field Marketing, Communications or Project Management or 3 years' experience in a similar role or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education

Remuneration

Base Salary Range: $91,254 to $98,805 pa (HEW 6)

This role attracts 17% superannuation (pension) in addition to the base salary. 

UTS staff also benefit from a wide range of Employee Benefits include flexible work practices, child care centres, generous parental leave, access to the UTS Fitness Passport Program and salary packaging opportunities.

This position is full-time and the appointment will be made on a fixed term basis until June 2025. 

How To Apply

Closing Date: Thursday 4th April 2024 at 11:59pm (AEST)

Applicants must have current and valid work rights in Australia for the duration of the contract.

Accessibility

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UTS is recognised widely as supporting inclusivity and diversity through our Wingara Indigenous Employment Strategy, Social Impact Framework and UTS Access and Inclusion Plan. Cited as a WGEA Employer of Choice since the inception of the award, we were among the first Australian institutions to receive the Athena SWAN Bronze Accreditation for our commitment to action addressing gender equity in the STEMM disciplines.

We welcome applications from women, Indigenous Australians, people with disability, those who identify as LGBTIQ and applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.