• Flexible location + hybrid work arrangements
• Full-time and fixed-term until May 2026
• HEW 6 $96,276 - $103,971 + 17% Superannuation

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.

Benefits for working with us!

At Deakin, we offer more than just a job — we offer a lifestyle. Across our campuses in Geelong, Melbourne, and regional Victoria, you’ll find everything you need to thrive: on-site childcare, gyms, medical centres, cafes, accessible public transport, and convenient parking. Enjoy flexible working arrangements that support your work-life balance, generous leave entitlements including extended parental leave and the option to purchase additional time off, plus a wide range of staff discounts on travel and more. Our health and wellbeing services, ongoing professional development opportunities, and inclusive, supportive culture make Deakin a place where you can grow — whether you're working remotely or immersed in the vibrant energy of campus life.

As a Digital Content Writer, you will:

• Develop cross-channel communications, content plans and initiatives, led by audience insights and aligned to marketing objectives, to deliver consistency and cut-through with attainable audience.
• Develop creative, persuasive copy and content for Deakin University website, ensuring content is on-brand and consistent in terms of style, quality and tone-of-voice and visual representation.
• Research, write, edit and review web content, ensuring information conveyed is accurate, up-to-date and consistent in terms of style, quality, tone-of-voice and visual representation.
• Draw on a diverse range of people, groups and resources to identify new or improved opportunities, processes and ways of doing things to enhance organisational strategy.                                                                                                                      

To be successful, you’ll have:

• A Degree in a relevant discipline, with at least 4 years subsequent relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training
• Sound understanding of web content, including accessibility, usability, information architecture and writing for the web.
• Ability to craft effective advertising messages for a variety of media, including social, display and out of home advertising.
• Understanding of interface and responsive design, user experience design processes and principles.

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 Lisa Starkey, Digital Content Manager on lisa.starkey@deakin.edu.au.

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

 PD_Digital Content Writer.pdf

Applications for this position close at 11.55pm on Sunday the 8^th of March.

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.

Pre-employment safety and suitability checks: In accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence, appointment to this role is subject to successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks, including Working With Children Checks and candidate gender-based violence declarations. 

Candidates may be asked to declare whether they have been investigated for an allegation of Gender‑based Violence, or determined to have engaged in conduct that constitutes Gender‑based Violence during the course of their previous employment, or otherwise in a legal process.  A declaration is not required from individuals who have experienced gender‑based violence.  A ‘Yes’ response does not automatically exclude a candidate from employment, and any information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for relevance to the role and the University’s safety obligations.