Coordinator, Digital Student Media And Communications

DIXON APPOINTMENTS | Recruitment Agency; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent hourly rate

Hybrid working arrangement

Job summary

Dixon Appointments is seeking a content and social media specialist in Melbourne to develop engaging digital content for students and stakeholders. You will write, edit and publish across social channels, websites and emails, ensuring accessibility and brand consistency.

Ideal candidates have experience with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, WordPress/Squiz and CMS platforms, with strong writing, planning and collaboration skills to manage deadlines and campaigns.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications or equivalent experience in communications, marketing, digital media, journalism or related field.
• Demonstrated experience writing clear, concise and engaging content for student or public audiences.
• Experience creating, editing and publishing content across social media and digital platforms.
• Basic graphic design skills and the ability to produce visually engaging, accessible and brand-consistent content.
• Familiarity with Canva and Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator or InDesign, or the ability to learn creative tools quickly.
• Experience with social media management, monitoring or listening tools; Brandwatch desirable.
• Experience with web content management systems and email marketing platforms is advantageous.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders.
• A creative, curious and adaptable approach, with a commitment to inclusive, accessible and student-focused communications.

Responsibilities

• Develop, write, edit and proofread engaging content for social media, websites, email and other digital channels.
• Create and adapt social media assets, graphics and digital content in line with brand and accessibility guidelines.
• Use Canva and Adobe Creative Suite to produce and resize visual content for different platforms.
• Schedule, publish and monitor social media content in line with content calendars and campaign priorities.
• Use social listening tools such as Brandwatch to monitor conversations, sentiment, trends and campaign performance.
• Support campaign planning, events and student engagement initiatives through creative content development.
• Update and maintain digital content using CMSs, including WordPress and Squiz, and support email communications through EDM platforms.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to coordinate approvals and deliver accurate content within deadlines.
• Maintain content calendars, production records and documentation to support workflows.

Skills

Social media writing

Content creation

Graphic design

Canva

Adobe Suite

WordPress

Education

Relevant qualifications or equivalent experience in communications/marketing/digital media/journalism or related field

Tools

Canva

Adobe Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Squiz

Job description

• Excellent hourly rate
• Hybrid Working Arrangement
• Make a real difference by supporting students

Responsibilities:

• Develop, write, edit and proofread engaging content for social media, websites, email and other digital channels.

• Create and adapt social media assets, graphics and digital content in line with brand and accessibility guidelines.

• Use Canva and Adobe Creative Suite to produce and resize visual content for different platforms.

• Schedule, publish and monitor social media content in line with content calendars and campaign priorities.

• Use social listening tools such as Brandwatch to monitor conversations, sentiment, trends and campaign performance.

• Support campaign planning, events and student engagement initiatives through creative content development.

• Update and maintain digital content using content management systems, including WordPress and Squiz, and support email communications through relevant EDM platforms.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and subject matter experts to coordinate approvals and deliver accurate content within deadlines.

• Maintain content calendars, production records and documentation to support effective team workflows.

About You:

• Relevant qualifications or equivalent experience in communications, marketing, digital media, journalism or a related field.

• Demonstrated experience writing clear, concise and engaging content for student or public audiences.

• Experience creating, editing and publishing content across social media and digital platforms.

• Basic graphic design skills and the ability to produce visually engaging, accessible and brand-consistent content.

• Familiarity with Canva and Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator or InDesign, or the ability to learn creative tools quickly.

• Experience with social media management, monitoring or listening tools; familiarity with Brandwatch is desirable.

• Experience with web content management systems and email marketing platforms is advantageous.

• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.

• Excellent written communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders.

• A creative, curious and adaptable approach, with a commitment to inclusive, accessible and student-focused communications.

About the Organisation:

Join a leading higher education organisation committed to enhancing student engagement and delivering an exceptional student experience. The team develops clear, accessible and engaging communications that connect students with relevant information, services and opportunities.

This is an opportunity to contribute to meaningful student communications while working in a collaborative, flexible and inclusive environment.

Dixon Appointments is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities.

Dixon Appointments values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing a safe, inclusive and barrier-free recruitment experience. Please indicate your preferred method of communication in your application and let us know if you require any adjustments during the recruitment process.

Dixon Appointments values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing a safe, inclusive and barrier-free recruitment experience. Please indicate your preferred method of communication in your application, and please let us know if you require any adjustments when dealing with us.

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Reference number: BBBH50501
Profession:Advert/Media/Comm/Ent & DesignOther

Company: Dixon Appointments
Date posted: 12th Oct, 2026