"Social Media & Video Manager"

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Social Media & Video Manager

• Strategy & Marketing
• Perth, Western Australia
• Contract Full Time

Date posted: 25/2/2026

• $119,125 - $126,950 (G08) + 17% superannuation
• Full time, contract opportunity (12 months)
• Use your creativity and lead a team of passionate social and video creators!

Reference Number: 1479750

Your new role

Are you a highly skilled and strategic Social Media and Video Manager looking for an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact? Join our dynamic team to lead Curtin’s social strategy and video production across established and emerging platforms; driving measurable growth in brand visibility, engagement and student acquisition.

You’ll combine audience insight, creative leadership and performance discipline to deliver social and video content that drives recruitment growth, builds brand authority and strengthens Curtin’s market position.

In this role, you will work closely with the Deputy Director Brand Marketing and wider University Marketing leadership team to ensure all activity delivered aligns to the objectives of the University Marketing strategy in a highly competitive environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead the development and implementation of the Curtin Social Media Strategy 
• Deliver social media content aligning with brand strategy and acquisition and conversion activities across the University Marketing social media channels 
• Work with other teams in University Marketing to ensure social media is optimised across the full customer journey – from awareness through to enrolment – driving measurable improvements in reach, engagement, conversion contribution and channel performance. 
• Manage a video production team who are responsible for producing marketing and corporate videos, as well as two social media coordinators who are responsible for social media content creation and community management 
• Analyse the metrics of campaigns and industry trends and always be looking to optimise performance on a regular basis, fully embracing a test and learn mindset 
• Work collaboratively with all other teams to achieve shared KPIs, prioritise workload and instil a positive team culture
• Monitor and respond to emerging platform trends and shifts in digital and AI-influenced discovery to ensure Curtin maintains a contemporary, competitive and future-ready social presence

Who we are looking for/Selection Criteria: 

• Completion of a relevant degree or an equivalent combination of relevant Digital Marketing and Social Media Platform experience and/or education/training 
• Proven experience leading, managing and developing high-performing creative and social media teams  
• Demonstrated understanding of a range of social media platforms and Digital Marketing activities, particularly in relation to brand, lead generation and conversion 
• Demonstrated extensive working experience and monitoring of a variety of social media channels, including social listening and incident communications
• Demonstrated experience in developing and managing large scale social media campaigns including social media publishing platforms and analytics tools 
• Demonstrated experience in leading video production and/or content production teams  
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively across an organisation, developing strong relationships and networks

Experience working in a Tertiary education environment or large and complex organisation in a similar role would be highly regarded.  

Role Requirements: 

1. As this is a fixed-term contract, you will require current work rights in Australia that match the tenure of this role
2. 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 2024 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/ 

What We Offer You: 

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)

If you have any queries in relation to this opportunity or the application process, please contact our careers team on CurtinCareers@curtin.edu.au or 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1), quoting the reference number. Please note applications will not be accepted via this email address. 

Applications close: 8.30pm (AWST), Wednesday,11th of March 2026. 

Late applications or applications received via email will not be considered, and only successful candidates will be contacted. 

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, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert.