Social Media Coordinator

About The Team

The Marketing and Communications Office is a passionate group of professionals dedicated to inspiring people to choose Murdoch University. Through strategic brand marketing and communications initiatives we enhance the Universitys reputation drive growth and lead internal communications.

We share the stories of Murdochs academics researchers staff and students with our community and audiences across Australia and the world.

Your New Role!

The Social Media Coordinator is responsible for managing Murdoch Universitys social media presence across owned channels. Reporting to the Senior Manager Brand Marketing youll implement and schedule content monitor engagement and maintain day-to-day activity in line with the Social Media Strategy.

Youll manage the content calendar coordinate approvals ensure brand consistency and track performance through analytics to inform improvements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Schedule and publish social media content aligned with approved plans and campaigns.

• Monitor and manage daily activity to build awareness engagement and positive brand sentiment.

• Maintain a centralised content calendar to ensure alignment across marketing and communications.

Please refer to the Position Description for further details.

What We Offer You!

This Continuous full Time (37.5 hours per week) attracts a remuneration of $79K $88K (pro rata) plus 17% employer superannuation contributions.

Youll join a dynamic and talented team where diversity and innovation thrive. Our Silver-tier status in the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) awarded in 2025 reflects our commitment to LGBTIQA inclusion equity and creating a safe welcoming environment for all. We strive to be the university of choice for First Nations peoples honouring Indigenous knowledge. Sustainability is central to our community and guided by clear confident leadership we are working toward an ambitious future with goals of net zero emissions and zero waste by 2030.

As well as the flexibility to maintain a work life balance our staff enjoy a vibrant natural campus with world-class facilities along with a variety of benefits including:

• Periodic salary increases between 1 January 2026 to 1 July 2026 totalling a 4% increase!

• Flexible work arrangements

• Cultural Load and allowance - providing up to $8944 per year to First Nations employees who are contributing cultural knowledge and perspectives beyond the scope of their role

• Indigenous Language Allowance

• Salary packaging options such as purchasing leave gym membership car parking permit

• Employee Assistance Program

• On-campus services and facilities such as a Childcare Centre Gym Vet Hospital and Chiropractic Clinic

For further information check out our benefits and services page!

Join us!

Please apply online via the Apply Now button along with submitting the following documents to support your application -

• A cover letter including a statement addressing the selection criteria (with reference to the Position Description)

• Your most recent resume (CV)

What youll bring to the role:

• Tertiary qualification in marketing communications or a related field plus at least two years experience in marketing with strong knowledge of digital and social media practices.

• Proven success in creating and managing social media campaigns.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including experience in presenting copywriting and proofreading.

• Strong technical ability with tools and analytics including web CMS design software publishing platforms and HTML.

• High attention to detail with strong planning and documentation skills.

Applicants should refer to the Position Description for further details on the work requirements duties skills and experience required for this role. Applications sent by post or email will not be accepted.

Please note visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia.

Please see theApplicant Guidefor more information. Applicants who have support or access requirements are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.

Contact Us

For enquiries about the opportunity on offer please reach out to Siobhain Burn Senior Manager Brand Marketing and quote JR104632 as the reference.

Applications Close on 31 December 2025 (11:59pm AWST)

Please note that the University will be operating under a Limited-Service-Period from 19 December 2025 to 5 January 2026. During this time recruitment activity will pause and candidates may experience delays in communication. We appreciate your patience and understanding.

The University reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time.

Murdoch University acknowledges the different perspectives skills and experience that people from different backgrounds bring to strengthen its workforce. Murdoch University is committed to enhancing diversity in all its forms and strongly encourages suitably qualified candidates from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples women people with disability people of CaLD background and people of diverse genders to apply for this important position.

Murdoch University values workplace diversity promotes inclusion and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders women and individuals with disability. Applicants who have support or access requirements are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.