Digital Producer and Designer

Design digital content across websites, social media, video, animation, and print
- Join a collaborative, innovative team focused on shaping SCU’s digital presence
- Flexible, supportive workplace at either Gold Coast, Lismore or Coffs Harbour

**Be Bold. Belong. Be More.**

At Southern Cross University, we do things differently, and so can you.

A career with us is more than you might expect. Yes, it’s about the heart, connectedness and community you’d hope for in a regional university. But there’s also so much more. Our game changing Southern Cross Model brings a deeper, focused learning experience and our research is deeply connected to our regions, making a difference on a global scale. This is your chance to help us build something new and meaningful for our students, our communities and your career. To drive change, make a real impact, and thrive in a place as unique as you.

You can be good anywhere. Here, you can be great.

**Your opportunity**

The Digital Producer and Designer will play a key role in shaping Southern Cross University’s visual identity across digital and print platforms. From concept to delivery, this role leads the creation of compelling designs and content for marketing campaigns, student communications, and stakeholder engagement.

Working closely with the Design Lead and collaborating with content, marketing and design colleagues, the Designer ensures brand consistency and creative excellence across all channels - from social media and websites to HTML, video, out-of-home and print. This position offers the chance to refine your creative and technical skills, while delivering high-impact visual solutions.

You will make an impact by:

- Design and deliver creative concepts and artwork across digital and print channels, including social media, web, HTML, video, animation, and motion graphics.
- Manage the full design lifecycle - from briefing to delivery - ensuring work meets objectives, deadlines, and brand standards.
- Collaborate with the Design Lead and cross-functional teams to produce cohesive, high-quality visual communications, with attention to detail and brand consistency.
- Develop agile, audience-focused design solutions that support evolving needs and key digital platforms, like web CMS and digital asset management systems.

**What you will bring**

You’re a creative digital professional with a passion for creating and optimising engaging and high-impact digital experiences.

To succeed in this role, you will also need:

- A relevant degree and at least three years’ experience in a digital design or digital media role, or equivalent.
- Demonstrated ability to take digital projects from concept to delivery, aligned with style guides where appropriate.
- Excellent written communication skills, with a track record of delivering effective content with high levels of attention to detail, and strong English language, grammar and punctuation skills.
- Skills or experience across systems and programs such as Google Analytics, Powerpoint, full Adobe suite, CMS systems, CSS, CRM and Javascript. Experience in Microsoft Dynamics, Terminal 4 CMS, Midjourney, motion graphics and/or animation is advantageous.

**Why Southern Cross University**

SCU is proudly a regional university, young, small and vibrant. That means you’ll find more exposure, opportunity and ownership - to grow, achieve and build a career that means more. And you’ll do it alongside passionate people and leaders who go the extra mile to help you succeed. A career with us is about more than just work. It’s about place, community and the life you want to live. With three main campuses at the Gold Coast, Coffs Harbour and the Northern Rivers region of NSW, we’re integral to all these wonderful communities. Find your place and be more in this beautiful part of the world.

Your opportunity is:

- Full-time, fixed term (12 months)
- Located at either Coffs Harbour, NSW 2450, Gold Coast, QLD 4225, or Lismore, NSW 2480. Relocation assistance is available, making it easier to join our regional communities
- HEW Level 6. The base salary ranges from $95,961 - $105,250 per annum, plus 17% employer’s contribution to superannuation. The total remuneration package is up to $123,143.

You will enjoy a range of perks designed to support your wellbeing, growth and work-life balance. For more information on our benefits and what it’s like to work at SCU, visit Why work at Southern Cross University?

**Be more with Southern Cross University today**

Name: Mr Stephen Harris, Design Lead

Phone: 02 6620 3144

**Applications close 11.30pm AEDT 12 November 2025**

Eligible applicants must have Australian or New Zealand citizenship, Australian permanent residency or current working rights in Australia for the entire duration of the appointment. Employer visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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