"Digital Specialist"

Digital Specialist

Full-time

Primary Location (Campus): Brisbane South (Nathan)

Employment Type: Full Time

Department ID: Marketing and Communications - OER

Appointment Type: Continuing

Company Description

Marketing and Communications provide university-wide strategic marketing and communications advice and develop, manage and implement marketing and communications activities (including advertising) across all Griffith audiences including prospective and current students, staff, alumni, donors and corporate partners.

Job Description

As a Digital Specialist, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the university’s online presence and driving its recruitment and reputation goals. Elevate the quality, consistency, and impact of our brand across all digital channels.

Working as part of the Marketing Technology team, provide technical guidance and hands-on support to assist with administration, development, and smooth operation of the university website. From managing and optimizing web content to web design, web analytics and Search Engine Optimisation.

About you

Technical Expertise in web content management systems (CMS) and website administration.

Strong Knowledge of SEO and web analytics tools to improve visibility and performance.

Experienced in responsive web design utilising cascading stylesheets (CSS).

Understanding of UX principles and best practices for digital engagement.

Analytical Skills to interpret data and inform digital strategy.

Problem-Solving Ability with a proactive approach to improving digital processes.

What we can offer

This is a continuing, full-time position primarily based at the Griffith University Brisbane South (Nathan) campus. As Griffith is a multi-site University you may be required to work across other locations.

Base Salary Hew 6 in the range of $91,843- $97,964per annum plus 17% Superannuation.

Qualifications

Tertiary qualification relating to web development and/or information technology.

Additional Information

As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University, we've worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer:

Wide range of Learning and Development opportunities

Mix of on campus and work from home options available and a supportive work environment

Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts

Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading

Support with future learning opportunities through our educational staff assistance scheme

Opportunities for internal mobility

Health Safety and Wellbeing initiatives – on campus Gym facilities

At Griffith, we’re committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever you’re from. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information, please refer to Griffith’s Modern Slavery Policy.

Applicants must have Australian working rights. Sponsorship is not available for this position, and successful candidates may be subject to a criminal history check.

How to apply

Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following:

A covering letter, addressing the Job Description section above and the Position Description.

Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details

For further information about this role, please contact Kane Tapping, Digital Performance Specialist, Marketing and Communications via k.tapping@griffith.edu.au

This advertisement does not have a closing date. Applications will be reviewed as received.

Interviews will be held in January 2026.

All applications must be submitted online.