Digital Coordinator

• Elevate your career with this unique opportunity to shape the digital landscape of one of the worlds top 100 universities.
• Level 6, full-time appointment on an ongoing basis
• Base salary range: $87,460 – $92,430 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

About the team

The Brand, Marketing and Recruitment (BMR) division exists for the purpose of showcasing the best of UWA, ultimately enhancing reputation and driving student recruitment. The division consolidates all marketing, communications and future student related activity into one team, enabling efficiency and effectiveness gains for the University.

Functions delivered by the BMR division include organisational wide brand strategy and management, strategic marketing planning, communications activities (advertising, marketing, content, media, public relations); digital communication, reputation management, recruitment planning, business development, schools engagement, contact centre operations and admissions services. The range of functions delivered are all targeted at managing the University’s reputation and achieving its revenue goals.

The Brand and Marketing team within BMR provides strategic brand direction and ongoing brand management for the University. The marketing area works across all global markets to help build the brand position and to attract business partners and students to UWA. The Brand and Marketing team consults with and across all areas of the University to implement marketing plans and associated activities.

About the opportunity

As the appointee you will, under general direction, contribute to best practice in the University’s digital channels, including website technical and content updates, ensuring alignment to business requirements.

About you

To excel in this role, you should possess a creative mindset, a passion for keeping up with digital trends, and the ability to collaborate seamlessly across diverse teams. Your keen attention to detail, coupled with a proactive approach to problem-solving, will contribute to the continued success of our dynamic digital initiatives.

To be considered for this opportunity, you will demonstrate:

• Relevant tertiary qualification or demonstrated equivalent competency.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills relevant to stakeholder communications and project management.
• Highly skilled in enterprise-level digital content management systems and content testing platforms.
• Demonstrated experience in applying UX principles and design thinking to websites and digital experiences.
• Experience in deriving user behaviour insights and creating reports using Google Analytics and other data platforms.
• Strong knowledge of Search Engine Optimisation principles and strategies.
• Highly organised with the demonstrated ability to set priorities, manage workflow and meet deadlines.

Note: Some after-hours and weekend work may be required

About your application

Full details of the positions responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description: Digital Coordinator 514810.pdf

The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

You may also submit an additional statement (1 page max) outlining any personal circumstances which should be considered when assessing your application. Applicants who have experienced periods of academic/professional interruption or other relevant events can include a description of achievements relative to opportunity in this statement.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Sunday, 25 February 2024

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Rebecca Lawrance at rebecca.lawrance@uwa.edu.au

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

Application Details: Please apply online via the Apply Now button.

Suitable applicants may be held in a talent pool for similar positions in future.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We celebrate difference and believe diversity is fundamental to achieving our goals as a globally recognised Top 100 educational and research institution. We are committed to creating a safe work environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community and people living with disability.

• We have a globally competitive, gender neutral parental leave policy with 26 weeks paid leave after 12 months service and 36 weeks after 5 years.
• We have on-campus childcare facilities for children aged 6 weeks to kindy.
• We facilitate flexible working, with part-time and job-sharing arrangements considered.
• We have an ongoing partnership with Pride in Diversity and were recently awarded a Bronze Employer status for LGBTIQA+ inclusion.
• We have Athena SWAN Bronze accreditation and actively work to improve gender equity.

Should you have any queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, contact the Talent team at talent-hr@uwa.edu.au with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number and a member of the team will respond to your enquiry.