Digital Content Producer

Job no: 577991

Work type: Full-time

Location: Flexible, Melbourne - Burwood

Categories: Marketing and Communications

• Flexible location + hybrid work arrangements
• Full-time and continuing
• HEW 7 $105,933 - $116, % Superannuation

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.

Who are we?

Deakin is a cutting-edge public university headquartered in Victoria, revolutionising education with 61,000 students across our campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, Deakin University Lancaster University Indonesia (DLI), GIFT City, India, and our vibrant online environment. We're proud to be a progressive and open-minded university, delivering the highest student satisfaction in Victoria and consistently ranked in the top 1% of the world's universities.

As a Digital Content Producer, you will:

• Plan and manage large-scale content projects, collaborating with stakeholders to deliver impactful content for campaigns and marketing initiatives.
• Work with a team of technical experts to create engaging digital and multimedia content that supports faculty research, ensuring alignment with Deakin's research brand and strategic objectives.
• Oversee the full content lifecycle - from concept development to publishing, across platforms including paid campaigns, websites, social media, blogs, and print.
• Collaborate with internal faculty members and external partners to gather accurate information, validate messaging, and ensure content reflects research impact and excellence.
• Lead promotional activities such as digital campaigns, videos, flyers, and other collateral to enhance visibility and engagement for research events and initiatives.

In a typical day/week, you will:

• Break down complex information into clear, logical insights and communicate next steps in a way that's easy for others to understand.
• Leverage diverse perspectives and innovation principles to challenge existing processes and identify smarter, more effective ways of working.
• Demonstrate commitment to continuous learning, actively seek feedback, and use it to grow and improve performance.
• Identify when change is needed, communicate it effectively, and implement solutions that are creative, inclusive, and outcome focused.
• Foster a positive team culture by providing clear direction, constructive feedback, and promoting emotional wellbeing and customer responsiveness.

To be successful, you'll have:

• A degree with relevant experience, or a strong background in marketing, journalism, media, PR, or advertising through education and/or hands-on roles.
• Proven ability to develop, review, and enhance impactful multimedia content (video, written, audio, visual) for campaigns and marketing initiatives.
• Background as a copywriter or multimedia content producer in a large organisation or digital agency, with a strong grasp of channel-specific creative best practices.
• Skilled in managing large-scale content projects, balancing priorities, and collaborating with internal teams and external suppliers.
• Experience managing social media channels and applying strategic, audience-focused content across platforms.

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 Jess Somers - Partner, Faculty Research Marketing on

Applications for this position close on 9 Nov 2025.

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.

Advertised: 28 Oct 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time