Content Coordinator (mdhs)

Role type:  Full Time; Fixed term for 18 months
Department:  Advancement, Communications & Marketing
Salary: $98,870- $107,023 per annum (pro rata for part-time) plus 17% super  

• Create impactful multimedia content, drive faculty marketing campaigns and engage diverse stakeholders in one of the longest running and established health faculties in Australia in the world-leading Melbourne Biomedical Precinct
• Apply now to lead innovative content strategies to bring to life groundbreaking  medicine, dentistry and health sciences stories, and inspire the next generation of health professionals
• Lead coordination and project management across team activities and the organisation for open day, and other events and communications initiatives
• We’ll invest in you: Benefits include salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.  

The University of Melbourne  
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Your next career opportunity  
As a Content Coordinator for Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences (MDHS) at a globally leading university, you'll be at the forefront of creating engaging multimedia content that showcases the faculty's excellence.

You'll have the opportunity to develop and manage content across multiple platforms, employing high-level storytelling techniques to bring marketing and communications campaigns to life. Your role will directly impact the faculty's ability to attract top students, engage alumni, and highlight groundbreaking research, making this a key position for those passionate about content creation and health sciences communication.

Your responsibilities will include:  

• Develop engaging content: Create and curate multimedia content for publications, digital media, social channels, advertising campaigns and electronic direct mail (eDM) campaigns, among others.
• Manage the content library: Oversee a comprehensive marketing content library supporting faculty objectives across various audiences.
• Collaborate with stakeholders: Work with academics, staff, students, alumni, and partners to develop and update content pieces.
• Drive creative innovation: Provide creative input and work with agencies for marketing communications collateral, photography, and video.
• Keep project on-track: Provide high quality project management support various marketing and content projects including: Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) for web pages, student recruitment content, communications campaigns or Open Day.

You may be a great fit if:  

You are a creative content professional with strong storytelling skills, experience in multimedia content creation, and a passion for communicating complex health and science topics to diverse audiences. You will also be a strong project manager and have an eagle-eye for detail, spelling and grammatical accuracy.

What we're looking for:  

• You will have a degree with relevant experience in communications or marketing, or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Show expertise in producing targeted communications for print, digital, and social channels.
• Possess experience in executing marketing campaigns and developing multimedia content for diverse audiences.
• Strong project management experience.
• Show proficiency in various content creation tools and platforms.

Desirable: events management experience and understanding of Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) principles.

For further information please refer to the attached PD.  

What we offer you!  
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment, including:  

• Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being  

• Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance  

• Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance  

• Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program  

For more information check out our benefits page!  

Your new team – Advancement, Communications and Marketing

This position is part of the Communications and Marketing team within the Advancement, Communications and Marketing function of the University, led by the Vice-President (Advancement, Communications and Marketing). The University’s Communications and Marketing function provides strategic, advisory and operational services to support the academic mission and the University strategy. It fosters a culture of best practice and collaboration across the University’s communication and marketing teams and stakeholders and uses data-driven insights to inform decision-making across the University.

Be Yourself  
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and have the opportunity to thrive regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age, being a parent or having caring responsibilities.  

The University of Melbourne is committed to fostering a barrier-free and inclusive recruitment process. We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates throughout the application and interview stages, including accessible document formats and alternative application methods.  To discuss your specific requirements, please feel free to contact Bec Tucker – 0478 269 660 or send an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments' to [email protected].  You can find more information for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments on our Careers website: https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers  

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 -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring  

If you are a member of an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community and would like any support, please feel free to contact our Indigenous Employment & Development team via email at [email protected].  

Working at the University – what you need to know  
This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a Working with Children Check The successful candidate can apply for the WWCC as part of the onboarding process. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.  

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.  

Join Us and unlock your career potential!  
Is this the perfect opportunity for you? Apply today! Including the following documents:  

• Resume  

• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience  

Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description.  

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Walid via email at [email protected], ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.  

If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.  

Applications close: ​29​ July 2025 11:55 PM Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) / Melbourne time zone.  

Position Description:  JR-002008 Content Coordinator (mdhs).pdf