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Salary- Collaborate with our dynamic team to craft engaging web content and elevate student experiences.
- Brilliant benefits and a flexible hybrid work environment!
Join our vibrant team as a Digital Designer in the Careers and Employability area at Student and Scholarly Services. In this role, you'll collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, applying your design thinking skills to create engaging interactive and static content, conduct user experience focus groups, and develop videos, web copy and graphics. Supported by in-house experts in video production, communications, web design, and learning design, you'll have the opportunity to expand your human-centered design skills and contribute to enhancing students' digital experiences and career outcomes. If you're passionate about delivering high-quality digital solutions and eager to learn, apply now to embark on an exciting journey with us!
Your responsibilities will include:
- Oversee video content for our digital channels.
- Designing HTML and CSS web content for third-party applications (Canvas, Chronus, Career Hub).
- Collaborating with our internal digital design teams to create engaging digital communications and assets, spanning graphics, videos, and copy, to boost student engagement.
Do you have a passion for media production, web design, graphic design, or communications? We are seeking creative minds with strong organisation and project management skills. Stakeholder management is your forte, as you build effective networks and connect with a diverse range of contacts. You will draw on your written and verbal communication skills to synthesise information and craft visually engaging content for various audiences. Additionally, you thrive in collaborative environments, working seamlessly with colleagues to achieve shared goals. Join us and bring your unique talents to our dynamic team!
You will also have:
- Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent combination of relevant work experience in a field related to media and communications, web design, graphic design, or digital design.
- Experience in content creation, either video, copywriting, interactive web or graphic design.
- Applied knowledge of HTML and CSS with the ability and interest in learning new systems and technologies.
- An understanding of service design principles and iterative design processes, with the ability to research, test, analyse, and design impactful solutions.
To ensure the University continues to provide a safe environment for everyone, this position requires the incumbent to hold a current and valid Working with Children Check.
This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Your new team - - Student and Scholarly Services - Careers & Employability
Student and Scholarly Services (SASS) provides student administration and services from recruitment and point of enquiry to graduation. This team also delivers wellbeing and scholarly services to students and staff.
The Careers & Employability (C&E) team within SASS delivers services and programs to enable students to make the successful transition from study to professional life. The careers service delivers content and programs via a range of digital platforms, including the University's learning management system Canvas, and other third-party providers, Chronus, Simplicity, VMock, Abintegro, all of which are supported by the C&E Digital Services team. The Digital Designer reports to the Digital Service Coordinator, Careers & Employability.
What we offer you!
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services, and discounts on graduate courses. For more information check out page!
The University of Melbourne
We're tightly connected with the community, both at home and abroad. We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via and stay connected with our stories and people on .
Be yourself
The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences, and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities, and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality, and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information please visit page.
We are dedicated to ensuring barrier-free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact Kim Groizard at , with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".
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 -
Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Maddison Ryan via email at , ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
Advertised: 23 Jan 2024 12:05 AM AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 06 Feb 2024 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time
