Content Producer, Alumni & Advancement

• Full-Time | Fixed Term (2 years)
• Higher Education Officer Level 6 | $94,456 - $100,710
• Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country
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About the Role

When we tell you this job will make a difference, we mean it!

This newly created fixed-term position plays a key role in supporting the development and delivery of engaging content that strengthens relationships with donors, alumni and supporters while showcasing the impact of philanthropy at Flinders University.

Working across both Alumni and Advancement portfolios, you'll contribute to communications that support the University's ambitious vision and help bring major initiatives, including the Flinders HealthCARE Centre project, to life. Reporting to the Marketing & Communications Partner, Advancement, you'll create compelling stories and multimedia content that inspire support, build engagement and celebrate the achievements of our alumni and donor communities.

You'll have the opportunity to produce content across a diverse range of channels, including web, social media, email campaigns, publications, photography and video, while helping ensure our digital presence remains current, accessible and aligned with best-practice standards

Your Key Position Responsibilities include:

• Developing and delivering engaging content across digital and print channels, including websites, social media, EDMs, newsletters, publications and campaign materials.
• Writing, editing and proof-reading content tailored to a range of audiences, including alumni, donors, community partners and stakeholders.
• Producing dynamic multimedia content, including photography, video and digital assets that support Alumni and Advancement initiatives.
• Maintaining and updating website content in line with brand, accessibility, UX/UI and SEO best practice.

For a comprehensive list of Key Position Responsibilities, please view the Position Description 

About You

You are a creative and versatile content specialist who enjoys transforming stories into engaging communications that connect with audiences and achieve meaningful outcomes.

With experience creating content across multiple channels, you combine exceptional writing and editing skills with a strong understanding of digital communications, audience engagement and multimedia production. You are highly organised, collaborative and able to manage competing priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• A talent for emotive storytelling that grabs readers’ attention and answers the question “why does this matter?”
• Strong experience writing, editing and proof-reading content for online and print audiences.
• Experience creating multimedia content, including photography and video.
• Proficiency in creative production tools such as Adobe Photoshop, Acrobat and Canva.
• Experience using content management systems (preferably AEM), email marketing platforms (preferably Campaign Monitor) and SEO principles.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to work collaboratively across diverse teams.

Experience working within a higher education, membership, community or not-for-profit environment will be highly regarded.

About the Office of Alumni and Advancement  

The Alumni and Advancement team exists to foster enduring relationships with alumni, community members, donors, and stakeholders, thereby enhancing Flinders University’s impact locally and globally. Through a whole-of-university approach, we champion a vibrant culture of philanthropy and engagement, securing vital financial support for students and pioneering research and adding value to our graduates’ lives at every stage of life. In alignment with the University’s overarching vision, the Alumni and Advancement team is dedicated to building a connected, supportive, and influential Flinders community.

Life at Flinders

We're transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and amongst the top 1% in the world.

Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. So, why work at Flinders?

• 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options
• Flexible working arrangements
• Awarded the AHEIA Higher Education Award for Workplace Culture Excellence due to our commitment to wellbeing through our Thriving@Flinders staff wellbeing program
• Wide range of professional development activities and services, including exclusive staff study offers 
• We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff, as shown through our three SAGE Cygnet Awards.
• Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campus health care services, gym and childcare centre (Bedford Park, South Australia).
• Recognised as a Veteran Employer of Choice 

Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment

Flinders University is proudly committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy and we strive to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.  We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies.

• Please see here for our Reconciliation Action Plan 
• Please see here for our Indigenous Workforce Strategy 

Prescribed Conditions for Employment
 

Flinders University is committed to providing a safe, respectful and inclusive environment, free from gender‑based violence. Appointment to this role is conditional on the completion of required pre‑employment checks and declarations, each of which must be satisfactory to the University.

This includes a Gender‑Based Violence declaration, in accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender‑Based Violence (2025), and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration. Each case will be assessed on its individual merits and relevance to the inherent requirements of the role. 

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How to Apply and Information

• You are required to submit a CV, a cover letter including a proactive statement about why you are suitable for the role and a Suitability Statement as a separate document, which addresses the below Key Position Capabilities of the position description:
  • Demonstrated experience in donor relations, stewardship or a related field within a higher education or non-profit environment.
  • Exemplary written communication skills including experience in writing, editing and proof-reading content for online and print channels tailored to diverse audiences.
  • Proven experience in Adobe Photoshop, Acrobat and InDesign for creative production & experience in photography and video production
  • Experience in Content Management Systems (preferably AEM), email management (preferably Campaign Monitor) and SEO to improve reach.
  • General knowledge of industry best practice principles and standards for digital content across web, social and email marketing. Including the ability to interpret and apply relevant policies and procedures, including content delivery standards, usability and accessibility.
• For more information regarding this position, please contact Heidi Warren
• Flinders University is committed to providing an environment where staff with disability are valued, supported and encouraged, and are able to, as far as practicably possible, participate fully and independently in the life of the University. If you require any reasonable adjustments to assist you in the selection process, including being accompanied by an accredited assistance animal with public access rights as per the Disability Policy, please advise the contact the Recruitment Team so that we can make appropriate arrangements through [email protected] or call 08 8201 2383.

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At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.

Flinders. Fearless.