Job Description:

About the position

• Full-Time, Continuing position
• Campus Independent (can be located at Bundoora or any of our VIC regional campuses)
• Classification: HEO6 - Base salary from $96,878 + 17% superannuation
• Hybrid work model support

The Content Producer sits within the Brand, Creative & Experiences team and reports to the Content Manager. This is a multi-channel content writing role with breadth: web content, EDMs and journey messaging, campaign and advertising copy, digital channel copy, and editorial writing in our brand and marketing publications.

As we build out our martech stack — copywriting at La Trobe is increasingly about iteration and optimisation: writing variants, testing into journeys, and using performance data to sharpen what works. You'll be at the front of that shift, turning insight into better copy and better copy into better outcomes for prospective students. The Content Producer translates complex information into clear, compelling and on-brand content, identifies fresh content opportunities, contributes creative ideas, and delivers polished outputs at pace and to brief.

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position, you will have:

• Relevant degree or equivalent combination of knowledge, training and experience in communications, media production, journalism, marketing or multi-format content production.
  
  
• Proven ability to produce engaging content across formats including short-form video, written stories, web copy, campaign messaging, social media and digital assets.
  
  
• Strong storytelling, writing and editing skills, with the ability to adapt tone, translate complex information, and create audience-focused, platform-native content.
  
  
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects at pace, meet deadlines, maintain quality and brand alignment, and contribute positively to a collaborative team culture.

Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.

PD - Content Producer.pdf

Benefits

• 17% superannuation
• Private Health Insurance discount
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How to apply

Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:

• An up-to-date resume; and
• Cover letter; and
• Responses to all Essential Criteria in a separate Word document

Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants

We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates.

Our commitment to safety

All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005. If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.

National Code on Gender Based Violence in Higher Education

La Trobe University is committed to upholding the National Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence (GBV Code). This aligns with our mission to create safe and respectful communities. Candidates will be asked during the recruitment process to declare whether they have ever been investigated for, or found to have engaged in, gender-based violence in previous employment and/or in legal proceedings and provide relevant information to assist in determining suitability. Gender-based violence means any form of physical or non-physical violence, harassment, abuse or threats based on gender, that results in, or is likely to result in harm, coercion, control, fear or deprivation liberty or autonomy.