Lead Content Producer

Make an impact at the University of Wollongong (UOW) - a purpose driven institution ranked in the top 1% of universities globally.

About the Role

This is a senior content role within UOW’s Brand and Marketing Division. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Creative Production, you will lead the planning, creation and quality assurance of written, editorial, video, audio and multimedia content that brings the University’s brand, campaigns and stories to life across channels. The role combines hands-on senior content production with coordination, mentoring and content quality assurance, helping set craft standards and support Content Producers working in UOW’s creative production studio.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the production of high-quality written, editorial, video, audio and multimedia content across digital, social, campaign and institutional channels.
• Set content craft standards and support Content Producers through guidance, mentoring, priority coordination and quality assurance.
• Provide senior hands-on content production for complex, high-profile or high-priority work.
• Contribute content capability to cross-functional squads, delivering work to brief, on brand and to agreed scope, quality and timeframes.
• Maintain accessible, consistent and well-governed content practice, including tone of voice, editorial standards, workflow, version control and asset management.

About the Team

The creative production pillar operates as the in-house studio of the Brand and Marketing Division, producing content and design for UOW’s squad-based delivery model.

The team works in a high-volume production environment with concurrent demands and peak periods aligned to the student recruitment cycle. The Lead Content Producer leads the content discipline within the studio, working closely with creative, brand and marketing colleagues to deliver strong, useful and on-brand content.
As part of the Division’s evolution, we are recruiting a number of roles across brand, marketing, communications and creative production. These roles are designed to work together, strengthening how we partner with faculties and portfolios, support strategic priorities, and deliver outcomes for the University.

What You’ll Bring

• A relevant tertiary qualification, or an equivalent combination of experience, education and training.
• Substantial experience producing content across multiple formats, including copywriting, editorial, video, audio or multimedia, supported by a strong portfolio of high-quality work.
• Demonstrated experience leading content direction or coordinating content producers, including setting craft standards, providing guidance and undertaking quality assurance.
• Strong writing, editorial and storytelling skills, with the ability to produce and oversee clear, engaging and on-brand content across channels.
• Knowledge of content standards and governance, including accessibility, tone of voice, editorial consistency and asset management.
• Strong organisational, scheduling and stakeholder skills, with the ability to manage concurrent production demands and deadlines in a high-volume environment.

Why Join UOW

• Competitive salary package including 17% superannuation
• 35-hour full-time work week supporting greater balance and flexibility
• Flexible working arrangements and family-friendly policies
• Generous leave entitlements including additional concession days over the Christmas–New Year period
• Purchased leave options to provide greater flexibility throughout the year
• Ongoing professional development and clear career progression opportunities

Role Details

• Employment type: Permanent/Continuing | Full-time
• Level 6/7: $96,898 - $119,986 + 17% Superannuation
• Location: Wollongong Campus / Hybrid
• Valid Australian work rights required. Visa sponsorship is not available.
• Position Description

How to Apply

Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button at the bottom of the advertisement. You’ll be requested to submit a resume, and cover letter (of no more than 3 pages) summarising your skills and experience as they relate to the selection criteria located in the position description.

For further information about this position, please contact Lorna Farrar, Chief Communications & Marketing Officer via email lfarrar@uow.edu.au

Closing Date: Wednesday 21 October 2026, 11:55pm

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

The University of Wollongong is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where diversity is valued, respected and celebrated. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve, removes barriers to participation, and provides equitable opportunities for staff to reach their full potential. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of all gender identities and sexual orientations, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, and those with caring or family responsibilities.

As required by federal legislation, prospective employees are required to declare whether they have been investigated for an allegation of Gender based Violence or determined to have engaged in conduct that constitutes Gender based Violence, during their previous employment, or otherwise in a legal process. Any such declaration will be included in the University’s employment screening processes and will be treated with the strictest confidence and in compliance with all privacy legislation.