$95,310 to $102,830 pa (HEW 6)
Full Time. Fixed Term Contract Until the End of 2026 (with possibility of extension). City Campus
Open to candidates with relevant working rights
Creative Futures
ECU City
$95,310 to $102,830 pa (HEW 6)
Full Time. Fixed Term Contract Until the End of 2026 (with possibility of extension).
Edith Cowan University
Are you ready to belong to a dynamic community where courage, creativity, and optimism are essential elements of our DNA? At ECU we're inspired by the incredible achievements of Edith Cowan, the first woman elected to an Australian parliament and a lifelong champion of education. Empowered by her legacy, we're united in our vision to lead the sector in educational experience and expand our impact through world-class research.
Embrace an opportunity to become part of something extraordinary.
Creative Futures is ECU's integrated, cross-disciplinary platform designed to accelerate goals in graduate employability, cultural leadership, research impact and revenue diversification. It brings together art, culture, digital innovation, creative partnerships, and entrepreneurship to drive transformational outcomes.
About The Opportunity
In this role, you will support the Creative Experiences and Activations Lead, by delivering engaging digital content, managing social media channels and website updates. You will help bring the Creative Futures Directorates programs, events and stories to life through high-quality visual content, short-form video, photography and design assets that strengthen our brand and connect with our audiences.
About You
You are a creative and motivated individual with experience supporting social media and digital communications across multiple platforms. You enjoy working hands-on with content, are comfortable using design tools and have a strong eye for detail.
You Will Bring
A tertiary qualification in communications, marketing, digital media or related field or and equivalent combination of relevant experience and training.
Demonstrated experience supporting and executing social media activity across multiple platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, LinkedIn, X and YouTube.
Strong design capability to produce digital assets including social media tiles, campaign and event graphics, website visuals, EDMs and promotional materials.
Proven ability to create, schedule and publish engaging digital content, including short-form video and graphic-based assets.
Experience capturing and editing photo and video content in live environments such as events, workshops, and activations.
Strong written and verbal communications skills, and the ability to tailor messages for diverse audiences.
An understanding of accessibility, inclusivity and cultural sensitivity in content development.
Experience coordinating website content, updates and maintenance.
Strong organisation skills, with experience maintaining libraries of digital assets, templates and files.
A collaborative and adaptable approach, with the ability to support events and on-the-ground content requirements as needed.
You embody personal attributes that align with ECU's core values of Integrity, Respect, Rational Inquiry, Personal Excellence, and Courage. Your commitment to these values is evident in your approach to work and your interactions with colleagues and stakeholders.
Benefits Of Working At ECU
At ECU we're committed to fostering a positive employment experience and believe this is fundamental to the success and satisfaction of our employees. Growth and development matter here, because we recognise people are at the centre of everything we do. Our thriving work culture is guided by the ECU values and complemented by a range of employee benefits; visit our website to read about flexible working arrangements, generous leave entitlements, our commitment to Wellbeing, exclusive corporate discounts and industry-leading superannuation.
Contact
Please contact Deena Appleby, Creative Experiences and Activations Lead on or for more information.
Application Process
Please upload an up-to-date resume summarising your experience and achievements, along with a brief covering letter of no more than 2 pages outlining your suitability for the role.
Advert Closure
Applications close Friday 27 February 2026 at 11:30pm AWST.
ECU reserves the right to close the advertisement before the stated closing date, and encourage applicants to submit their applications early.
PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM CANDIDATES WHO HAVE THE RELEVANT WORKING RIGHTS TO FILL THIS POSITION.
ECU is a diverse and inclusive workplace with specific strategies and initiatives in place to address underrepresentation of specific groups. We strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.
We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age and faith. For more information on our commitment to equity and diversity, please visit our Inclusive Workplace website.
At ECU, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively encourage people with disability to apply to ECU. To discuss how we can support adjustment requirements, please contact the person listed above.