• Based at our Melbourne, Burwood Campus plus flexible working arrangements
• Full-time and fixed term until June 2026
• HEW 6 $89,012 - $96,126 + 17% Superannuation (pro rata, part time)

Who are we?

Deakin University stands as a beacon of educational excellence and innovation, nestled in the vibrant city of Melbourne and across Victoria. With a strong commitment to cutting-edge research and a diverse, global community, Deakin empowers students to shape their futures and embrace transformative learning experiences. Join us in this intellectual adventure and let Deakin's passion for learning and innovation inspire your own.

The Senior Officer, Content (International) is the lead writer within Deakin University's International Marketing Team, responsible for developing and delivering engaging, high-quality content tailored to diverse international audiences. This role drives the ideation, creation, and delivery of impactful short and long-form content for marketing campaigns, ensuring that messaging resonates across multiple markets and cultural contexts.

As a Senior Officer, Content (International), you will:

• Write, edit, produce, and publish multimedia content for international audiences and agreed markets.
• Contribute to the International Content Marketing Strategy by advising on writing best practice, audience nuance and quality assurance processes
• Coordinate content translations with external agencies and country staff to ensure we are effectively and accurately conveying key messages to key audiences
• Project manage the international publications suite, ensuring content is accurate and relevant, and that our wide stakeholder group is informed and engaged.
• Create content pieces that are SEO optimised, identifying key search terms and ensuring our content aligns.

To be successful, you’ll have:

• A Degree with subsequent relevant experience; or
• Extensive experience and specialist knowledge or broad knowledge in technical or administrative fields; or
• An equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training. (journalism, media, public relations, advertising or marketing)
• Experience working as a copywriter or multimedia content producer in a large organisation or digital agency, adhering to style guides, tone of voice etc.
• Experience using digital publishing platforms and editing software (e.g. Wordpress, Adobe Creative Cloud).

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 Brigid O'Neill (Content Marketing Manager, International) on brigid.oneill@deakin.edu.au

For a copy of the position description, please see below:  PD - Senior Officer, Content (International).pdf

Applications for this position close on Sunday 23 March.

Why work with us?

At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.

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.