Digital Content Producer (Researcher Development)

• Full time, Continuing role

• Exciting opportunity to create content and promote key projects undertaken by the Researcher Development Unit (RDU) 

• Base Salary of $121,508 - $137,032 + 17% superannuation

About the team

The Researcher Development Unit sits within the division of the Pro-Vice Chancellor (Researcher Training) and designs, delivers, and communicates initiatives to build researchers’ skills and foster success at all career stages. Days and work are varied, and the team engages and collaborates widely across the University. 

About the opportunity

As the Digital Content Producer (Researcher Development) you will actively support researchers in skill and knowledge development through the management and creation of engaging Digital Content. Leveraging your knowledge of the research space you will play a vital role in promoting the range of initiatives being undertaken by the Researcher Development Unit (RDU) through a variety of digital mediums.   

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• work within a dynamic team reporting into the Associate Director, Researcher Development

• manage the Researcher Development Hub website and other online spaces on behalf of the Researcher Development Unit

• produce Researcher DevelopmentDigital Content and assets, for use in a variety of contexts

• manage and advise on digital and web related projects for the work area

• lead and support an effective communication strategy

• contribute to a positive team culture and actively promote the work of the RDU to the wider university.

About you

• tertiary qualifications coupled with relevant experience in a related experience

• experience and knowledge of website content management systems, marketing, social and other online communications channels

• demonstrated understanding of and/or working knowledge with website management

• understanding of, and/or experience working in the research or the tertiary education sector

• demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with key internal stakeholders within a complex organisation

• demonstrated ability to take technical concepts and communicate them in an engaging manner to a variety of audiences through articles and digital assets

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Sponsorship / work rights forAustralia

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For a continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

Australian Temporary Residents currently employed at the University of Sydney may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the reasons for the position.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement 

At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community which reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. 

How to apply

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