"Digital Content Creation Officer"

Job Description:

Digital Content Creation Officer

• Play a key role in enhancing the Perth USAsia Centre’s profile by producing and coordinating digital content, including video, audio, photography and other digital assets.
• Supports the delivery of integrated communications across its events, educational courses, and publications.
• Part-Time appointment (0.5FTE) on a fixed term basis for one year, (possibility of extension).
• Base salary range: $95,231–100,643 p.a. (Pro-rata) plus 12% superannuation.

About the area

The Perth USAsia Centre (the Centre) is a non-partisan and not-for profit institution. Through research and educational activities, the Centre strengthens strategic thinking between Australia, the Indo-Pacific, and the United States and engages thought leaders to address challenges and opportunities in the Indo-Pacific region.

Based at The University of Western Australia, the Centre is an independent company and shares the values of the University. It has a strong commitment to personal effectiveness, working collaboratively and demonstrating a focus on results. There is an expectation that this role would be based in Perth.

This position sits within the Communications team, which is responsible for the delivery of innovative, professional, and strategic communication, marketing and engagement activities.

About the opportunity

• Coordinate, produce and manage video and audio content for online courses, promotional materials, report launches, the Explainer series, and Centre events.
• Produce and manage photography to support the Centre’s communications and program priorities.
• Maintain and update the Centre’s website (with WordPress experience) to support strategic communications initiatives and ensure content remains current and accessible.
• Desirable criteria listed in the position description include capabilities transferable across a small team of marketing and communications professionals. These criteria are not essential to apply for the Digital Content Creation Officer role.

About you

• Relevant tertiary qualification or demonstrated equivalent competency.
• Substantial relevant experience working with communications teams, with a focus on digital content creation (photography, video production, digital asset creation).
• Proficiency in a range of digital platforms and computing tools, including website editing (WordPress/CMS), event and webinar platforms, ticketing systems, database platforms, and content creation tools (Adobe Creative Cloud and Canva).
• Strong cross-cultural awareness with the ability to engage diverse groups effectively.

Special Requirements

• A current National Police Clearance Certificate.
• Occasional early morning and after-hours work (to be negotiated).

About your application

Full details of the position's responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description: PD Digital Content Creation Officer (522947).pdf

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Parisa De Jonge at parisa.dejonge@perthusasia.edu.au

How to apply

Please apply online via the Apply Now button. The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Wednesday 8th April 2026.

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

Please note: Unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted outside of formal channels.