Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why.
Griffith was created to be a different type of university. You’ll find we’re about leading research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and how you’ll achieve them.

Why? Griffith brings together exceptional minds like yours from across the globe and from all walks of life. Here, we do incredible work, questioning and challenging, always in the pursuit of excellence.

Marketing and Communications provide university-wide strategic marketing and communications advice and develop, manage and implement marketing and communications activities (including advertising) across all Griffith audiences including prospective and current students, staff, alumni, donors and corporate partners.

About the Opportunity

The Social Media Coordinator will assist in creating, sourcing, collating, editing and managing content for social media and other digital channels in support of the University’s overall brand, recruitment and strategic objectives.

The position liaises with stakeholders within the Marketing and Communications portfolio and across the University to support social media engagement and source content. Out of hours, weekend and on-call work is required for this position.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the production of social media posts and videos, to support strategic marketing objectives for student recruitment and university reputation.
• Find, source, and identify student talent through promotion, advertising, and networking. Develop and brief content to our social media student Ambassadors including filming and editing.
• Support content marketing campaigns and events by researching and developing content and translating content into attractive and engaging communications materials for various audiences and channels.
• Collaborate with Marketing Managers and Communications Officers to develop and implement best practice around multiplatform content.
• Manage the use of efficient work-flow systems while maintaining details and records for cataloguing and other purposes.

About you

• Tertiary qualifications in an area relating to journalism, communication or marketing and/or an equivalent combination of relevant work experience, education and training.

Candidates must have full unrestricted Australian work rights and may be subject to a National criminal history check.

What we can offer

This is a 10 month opportunity and can be based at Gold Coast or Brisbane South (Nathan).  As Griffith is a multi-site University you may be required to work across other locations.

HEW 5 Salary – Base range - $77,761.62 - $87,235.50 + 17% super. Full package range - $90,981.10 - $102,065.54.

Why join Griffith?

As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University, we've worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer:

• Wide range of Learning and Development opportunities
• Mix of on campus and work from home options available and a supportive work environment
• Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts
• Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading
• Support with future learning opportunities through our educational staff assistance scheme
• Opportunities for internal mobility
• Health Safety and Wellbeing initiatives – on campus Gym facilities

At Griffith, we’re committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever you’re from. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information, please refer to Griffith’s Modern Slavery Policy.

How to apply

Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following:

• A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role, please refer to the qualifications above and the position description.
• Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details

For application and recruitment advice please reach out to Laura Whitworth, Talent Acquisition Partner on [email protected]

Closing date: Wednesday 5th March @ 11:59PM . All applications must be submitted online.