Content and Communications Coordinator

University of Southern Queensland; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 112,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Southern Queensland invites applications for a Content and Communications Coordinator to tell the stories of our people, research and communities across social media, digital platforms and the media. Based in Toowoomba or Springfield, this full-time fixed-term role runs until 9 July 2027.

You will develop engaging social media posts, write news stories and media releases, and work with campus colleagues to uncover compelling content.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in communications, journalism, marketing, public relations or advertising.
• Strong writing, editing and storytelling skills across digital, social media and editorial formats.
• Experience developing engaging social media content and understanding platforms, trends and practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop social media posts and campaigns.
• Write news stories, features and media releases.
• Identify compelling stories and tell them effectively to target audiences.
• Collaborate with UniSQ teams to develop content opportunities.
• Contribute ideas to increase engagement across UniSQ’s channels.
• Monitor content performance and leverage insights for future activity.

Skills

Storytelling

Social media

Editorial writing

Stakeholder relations

Education

Communications degree

Journalism degree

Tools

CMS

Social analytics

Job description

• Full-time fixed-term appointment until 9th of July 2027
• Total remuneration range $112,359 to $121,689 pa
• Campus location: Toowoomba or Springfield
• To be considered for this position, you will need to have the right to work in Australia

Are you a strong storyteller who knows how to turn a good idea into content that connects?

Join UniSQ’s Media and Strategic Communications team and help tell the stories of our people, research and communities across social media, digital platforms and the media.

Who you are

You’re a creative and capable communicator with strong writing skills, sound news judgement and a good understanding of what makes content work across different channels.

You’re comfortable moving between social media, editorial and communications work, and can adapt your writing and approach for different audiences and platforms. You’ll bring ideas to the table, enjoy working collaboratively and be confident building relationships with people across the University to uncover and develop compelling content.

Importantly, you’re someone who can get things done – managing competing priorities while maintaining a high standard of accuracy, creativity and attention to detail.

What you'll do

As Content and Communications Coordinator, you’ll work across a diverse mix of content – from developing engaging social media posts and campaigns to writing news stories, feature articles and media releases. You’ll help identify great stories, find the right way to tell them and get them in front of the audiences that matter.

Working as part of UniSQ’s Media and Strategic Communications team, you’ll help create and deliver content that builds engagement and strengthens the University’s reputation. You will:

• research, write and produce engaging social media, news, feature and other editorial content;
• develop social media content and campaigns that showcase UniSQ’s people, achievements, research and impact;
• research and write media releases and contribute to media pitches and media relations activities;
• work with colleagues and stakeholders across UniSQ to identify and develop strong stories and content opportunities;
• contribute ideas and new approaches to increase engagement across UniSQ’s digital and social channels; and
• monitor content and social media performance and use insights to help improve future activity.

What will help you succeed

We’re looking for someone with a strong communications foundation and, importantly, the ability to produce high-quality content. To succeed in this exciting role you will have:

• tertiary qualifications in communications, journalism, marketing, public relations or advertising, combined with relevant experience;
• strong writing, editing and storytelling skills across digital, social media and editorial formats;
• experience developing engaging social media content and a strong understanding of contemporary platforms, trends and practices;
• an ability to research and write news stories, feature articles, media releases and other communications material;
• strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build productive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders; and
• a collaborative approach, good judgement and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced communications environment.

For further information about this role, please contact Mr Chris Walker, Director (Media and Strategic Communications) via [phone] or [e-mail].

Building on its strengths as Australia’s leading regional university, UniSQ partners closely with its communities to drive innovation and create opportunity through education and research. Guided by our values of respect, integrity, and excellence, UniSQ’s Strategic Plan 2026–2030 sets a clear ambition: to be Australia’s most transformative university by embracing our regional identity, fostering inclusive learning and research environments, and delivering globally relevant outcomes with strong local impact.

The University offers a range of different ways of working and connecting across our physical and virtual spaces to meet the needs of our students, partners and community. We value diversity and strive to foster an inclusive environment that is underpinned by our values and champions, embraces and respects differences.

We support and encourage applications from all diversity groups. With an increasingly diverse workforce, we understand that careers may be placed on hold or limited throughout many life circumstances.

Find out more about UniSQ at www.unisq.edu.au.

To be considered for this position, you will need to have the right to work in Australia.

Please note: Appointment to this position will be made to the position title of Social Media Coordinator.

Reference Number: 0193_10/26

Location: Toowoomba or Springfield campus

Term: Full-time fixed-term appointment until 9th of July 2027 (36 hours/week)

Salary: Total remuneration range $112,359 to $121,689 pa (includes salary range of $94,757 to $102,626 pa, employer super contributions of 17% and annual leave loading)

Closes: Sunday, 25th of October 2026 at 11:30 pm (AEST)

At UniSQ we are united by our core values of Respect, Integrity and Excellence, which guide our daily actions and decision-making. UniSQ is a child safe organisation.

As part of the University of Southern Queensland's commitment to fostering a safe, respectful and rewarding work environment and in compliance with our legal obligations, we require candidates 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 in any legal process.

This information helps us meet our legal obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender Based Violence, and will be considered when determining a candidate's suitability for employment, so that we can keep our University community safe.