Digital Content Officer

Job Reference: 1473444

About the Role:

Curtin University is seeking an experienced Digital Content Officer to manage and deliver engaging digital content across websites, social media and electronic communications, whilst overseeing Properties, Facilities and Development’s website.

This role sits within the Properties, Facilities & Development (PF&D) Communications and Engagement team and support high quality engagement that promotes Curtin University’s campus, service and major projects - helping ensure Curtin’s digital presence is user-focused, accessible and effective.

Key Responsibilities:

• Overseeing and sustaining digital platforms, including websites, social media channels, and electronic direct mail (EDM) campaigns
• Creating and delivering content as required
• Editing and publishing content using Search Engine Optimisation (SEO), accessibility and UX best practice
• Monitoring and reporting on digital performance using Google Analytics and similar tools
• Conducting content audits and identifying new digital opportunities
• Maintaining and updating WordPress sites, including basic coding tasks
• Working with internal teams including Curtin’s Digital Technology Service (DTS) and external consultants

What you’ll bring:

• A degree in digital design, communications or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Demonstrated experience managing websites and digital content, particularly WordPress
• Strong understanding of SEO, analytics and digital best practice
• High-quality written, visual and design skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
• A collaborative approach and the ability to work independently

Role Requirements:
Properties, Facilities & Development – Your new team:

Properties, Facilities & Development (PF&D) plays an important role in ensuring Curtin’s physical presence enables ongoing transformation and supports the University’s vision to be a recognised global leader in research, education and engagement. The department is responsible for the planning, delivery, maintenance and operation of great places where people come first. We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. We encourage a progressive and diverse workplace, offering generous superannuation and salary packaging benefits. We are committed to looking after our employees by promoting health and wellbeing, and personal development opportunities.

About Curtin University

Curtin University proudly stands among the top one percent of global universities according to the ARWU 2025 rankings. We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page - https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-at-curtin/

What We Offer You:

Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and a multitude of food options including a supermarket. Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job. Curtin offers a wide range of generous benefits, including additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and an array of discounts for retail, travel and much more.

For more reasons to work at Curtin, please visit https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/

Join us

If this sounds like your next role, please click APPLY NOW ensuring to attach the following documents:

• Up to date Resume
• Cover letter, outlining your interest and experience

If you have any queries in relation to this opportunity or the application process, please contact our careers team on CurtinCareers@curtin.edu.au or 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1), quoting the reference number. Please note applications will not be accepted via this email address.

Applications close: 8.30pm (AWST), 11 March 2026

Late applications or applications received via email will not be considered, and only successful candidates will be contacted.

Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.

Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert.