Details
* Full time, fixed term contract until 9 October 2026
* Hybrid working, including 2 days per week working from home
* Generous leave entitlements + 17% superannuation
Job Reference
1485484
About The Role
Curtin University is recruiting a Digital Communications Coordinator to provide parental leave cover within the Digital Student Engagement team. As the Digital Communications Coordinator, you'll play a key role in shaping the digital experience for Curtin's current students. This is a great opportunity to step into an established role and make an immediate impact on the digital experience of Curtin's student community.
Key Responsibilities
* Plan and produce signage content to support key stages of the student lifecycle across Curtin's digital screen network.
* Create and deliver engaging digital content for the campus-wide screen network, ensuring all communications align with Curtin University brand guidelines.
* Collaborate with teams across the University to support their digital communication needs through the screen network.
* Maintain and improve the Curtin Current Students website by editing, reviewing and approving content to ensure accuracy, usability and best practice.
* Monitor website performance using analytics tools and apply SEO techniques to improve visibility and user experience.
* Conduct regular quality checks to identify and resolve broken links, typos and usability issues.
* Work with Digital Technology Solutions to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues across the screen network and Current Students website.
* Provide training and support to internal teams using the screen network or Current Students website.
Who we are looking for
You're a proactive digital communicator who enjoys creating content that informs, engages and improves the student experience. You're organised, collaborative and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
You will bring
* Experience managing and maintaining websites, with a strong focus on accuracy, usability and content quality.
* The ability to plan, implement and evaluate communication or engagement activities that deliver results.
* Excellent writing and editing skills, with experience developing clear and engaging digital content.
* Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise competing tasks while meeting deadlines.
* A collaborative approach, with well-developed interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
Role Requirements
* As this is a fixed-term contract, you will require current work rights in Australia that match the tenure of this role
* Successful applicants are subject to a National Police Clearance, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin's satisfaction
Digital Student Engagement
The Digital Student Engagement team curates a range of digital platforms and content delivery that support a personalised and connected student experience. We have a collaborative and solutions-focused team culture, which supports our flexible hybrid working environment. Our work is fast paced, enabling us to quickly see the positive impact we have on the student experience daily. Working alongside team members from diverse backgrounds, we encourage opportunities to learn and grow from each other.
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
This fixed-term G06 level role attracts a remuneration of $96,323 - $102,186 per annum, plus 17% superannuation.
Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and endless food options including a supermarket. 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 demonstrating how your background meets the skills and experience listed above
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. Applications will not be accepted via this email address, and late applications will not be accepted.
Applications close: 8.30pm (AWST), 25 March 2026
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, remove the advert, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time.
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