Content Production Assistant

• Full time, fixed term 12-month contract
• Generous leave entitlements + 17% superannuation
• Help create content that inspires future students to choose Curtin

Job Reference: 1617400

About the Role:

Are you an emerging content professional looking for an opportunity to build your skills and contribute to meaningful marketing work? Join Curtin’s University Marketing team and help create content that inspires future students to choose Curtin.

As a Content Production Assistant, you will support the creation, editing, publishing and maintenance of content across Curtin’s digital, print, campaign and brand channels. Working with experienced content, design and digital specialists, you will help deliver clear, engaging and audience-centred content that supports prospective students from first discovery through to application and enrolment.

This is an opportunity to grow your content career within a globally recognised university, gaining hands-on experience across online and offline touchpoints while contributing to a content ecosystem that is purposeful, cohesive and focused on the needs of future students.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Creating, editing and proofreading content for a variety of digital and print channels.
• Publishing and maintaining content through Curtin's content management systems and business platforms.
• Supporting content audits, reviews and quality assurance activities.
• Assisting with the delivery of content projects and marketing initiatives.
• Working with subject matter experts and stakeholders across the University to gather information and support content development.
• Applying accessibility, usability and content design principles to improve the user experience.
• Contributing to the ongoing improvement of content processes, standards and practices.

Who we are looking for:

• Strong written communication and editing skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• The ability to manage multiple tasks and work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Confidence working with digital tools and systems.
• A genuine interest in content, digital communications, publishing or marketing.

It would be advantageous if you also have:

• Experience using a content management system (CMS).
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud applications, particularly InDesign.
• Exposure to accessibility, user experience, content design or SEO principles.
• Experience creating content for digital or print channels.

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

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/

Your New Team:

University Marketing leads Curtin University's brand, marketing, content, design, digital experience and recruitment communications activities.

The Content team plays a key role in shaping how Curtin communicates with prospective students, current students, staff and the wider community, delivering content that supports engagement, recruitment and institutional priorities.

What We Offer You:

This Fixed Term G04 level role attracts a salary package of $76,769 - $80,677 (G04) + 17% superannuation.

Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and endless 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 demonstrating how your background meets the position’s selection criteria (noted above) - no more than two pages

If you have any queries in relation to this opportunity or the application process, please contact our careers team on [email protected] 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: 9pm (AWST), Monday 27 July 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.