Digital Coordinator

The University of Western Australia; Perth; On-site; AUD 99,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Generous paid leave including parental

Employer-paid superannuation (up to 17

Salary packaging available

Incremental progression based on 12 mo

Course discounts

Discounted health insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is seeking a Digital Content Specialist to maintain and improve our owned digital channels. You will coordinate accurate, timely website content and technical updates aligned with business and audience needs.

You will apply UX principles, SEO and analytics to identify opportunities across user journeys, enhance lead capture, and support accessible, personalised digital experiences. Training colleagues on governance is also part of the role.

Qualifications

• A relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience.
• Advanced capability with enterprise content management systems and content testing platforms.
• Demonstrated UX and SEO knowledge applied to websites and digital experiences.
• Experience using Google Analytics and data platforms to derive content improvements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve UWA’s owned digital channels by coordinating accurate, timely website content and technical updates.
• Apply UX, SEO, analytics, tracking and tagging to identify opportunities across user journeys and improve lead capture.
• Coordinate website QA, reporting and whole-of-site reviews, support digital campaigns, and provide practical training on digital content governance.

Skills

CMS proficiency

SEO knowledge

Google Analytics

Content testing platforms

UX principles

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Tools

Enterprise CMS

Google Analytics

Job description

About The University of Western Australia

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is one of Australia's leading universities and has an international reputation for excellence in teaching, learning and research.It has almost 24,000 students enrolled across four...

• Improve digital journeys for prospective students and UWA audiences.
• Optimise web content, UX, SEO, analytics and digital campaigns.
• 1x full-time appointment on a fixed term basis for 6 months & 1x full-time appointment on a fixed term basis for 12 months.
• Base salary range: $99,040 – $104,669 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

Brand, Marketing and Recruitment showcases the best of UWA, strengthens the University’s reputation and supports student recruitment. The division brings together brand, marketing, communications, digital engagement, future student recruitment, admissions and related services to deliver coordinated, audience-focused outcomes.

Within the division, the Brand and Marketing team sets strategic brand direction and delivers marketing activity across global markets. The team partners with areas across UWA to create consistent, effective digital experiences that attract prospective students and engage business and community partners.

About the opportunity

• Maintain and improve UWA’s owned digital channels by coordinating accurate, timely website content and technical updates aligned with business and audience needs.
• Use UX principles, SEO, analytics, tracking and tagging to identify opportunities across user journeys, improve lead capture and support accessible, personalised digital experiences.
• Coordinate website quality assurance, reporting and whole-of-site reviews, support digital campaigns, and provide practical training and guidance to colleagues on digital content and governance.

About you

• A relevant tertiary qualification, or an equivalent combination of education, training and demonstrated experience.
• Advanced capability with enterprise content management systems and content testing platforms, including experience delivering website updates in a complex organisation.
• Demonstrated experience applying user experience principles and design thinking to websites and digital experiences, supported by strong knowledge of search engine optimisation.
• Experience using Google Analytics and other data platforms to interpret user behaviour, develop reports and turn insights into practical content or conversion improvements.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication, stakeholder and project coordination skills, with the ability to prioritise work, manage competing deadlines and deliver accurate outcomes.

Note

: As part of the recruitment process, candidates will be required to complete declarations in accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Wednesday, 18 November 2026

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

• Flexible working options.
• Generous paid leave including parental leave.
• Up to 17% employer paid superannuation.
• Salary packaging available.
• Incremental progression based on 12 months continuous service.
• Up to 25% discount on eligible UWA full-fee courses.
• Discounted health insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.

About the University

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.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.