Reference: 140464
Type: Permanent
Location: Geelong, Australia
Industry: Education and Training
Salary: AU$60371 - AU$67824 per annum + 17% super
Description:

School/Centre: Digital Library and Repositories
Faculty/Institute/Division: University Library
Classification: HEW 5
Responsible to: Manager, Digital Library Technologies
Hours of Duty: Full-time and continuing
Location of Work: Geelong Waterfront Campus
Vacancy closes: Sunday 19 October, 2014
Vacancy reference number: 140464
More information: Kayne Richens, Tel: +613 5227 8935

THE OPPORTUNITY

To produce, review and edit content (including copy, imagery, videos, social media feeds) for various Library Digital presence channels. Where appropriate, conduct presentations and training in web content production, as well as provide specialist advice and support to the , web content owners and writers across the Library.

YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE TO

• Assist in development, presentation, editing and coordination of content for the Library’s web and mobile channels.
• Ensure a consistent style and voice is used across all web and mobile content.
• Contribute to guidelines such as writing for the web and web publishing and assist in the provision of training around these guidelines.
• Provide recommendations and advice on web and mobile content and digital channels and structure.
• Ensure the implementation of all University policies that relate to the areas for which the position is responsible, in particular, those relating to equal opportunity, occupational health and safety, risk management, staff development and staff performance planning and review.

ABOUT YOU

• A diploma or degree in professional writing and editing; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
• Experience in, and a creative flair for writing, editing and proof reading content for digital channels.
• Demonstrated high-level knowledge and skills in the areas of professional writing which is optimised for the web and mobile devices and designed to support information architecture and communication strategy.
• Demonstrated ability to source, write, edit and proof-read web and mobile content.

ABOUT US

Deakin University is proud to be recognised as an organisation that offers a friendly and supportive working environment. Our staff are committed to genuinely making a difference to thousands of people's lives by contributing to excellence in their education. We acknowledge the importance of providing a dynamic and diverse working environment and strive to offer variety in day-to-day roles as well as various career and professional development opportunities to assist staff to grow and progress their careers. Deakin University staff have the opportunity to interact with colleagues from a diverse range of cultures and professional backgrounds, all who share a common interest in lifelong learning. Furthermore, our staff enjoy the physical location and natural surrounds of our working environments, which they report as enhancing their job satisfaction.

Alongside our international and Australian partners, Deakin University operates on four main campuses; Melbourne Burwood Campus, Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus, Geelong Waterfront Campus, and the Warrnambool Campus. We also have a location in the Melbourne and Warrnambool CBDs as well as learning centres across regional Victoria.

The University may require staff to work at other locations outside their primary place of work.

CONTACT

Kayne Richens, Tel: +613 5227 8935

APPLICATIONS CLOSE

Sunday 19 October, 2014

TO APPLY

For a full copy of the position description and to apply online, please visit www.deakin.edu.au/careers-at-deakin

All applicants are encouraged to provide a separate statement addressing each key selection criteria in addition to providing resume.

Previous applicants need not apply