Editorial Assistant

Role type: Part-time (0.6 FTE); Fixed-term until 18 December 2027
Faculty: Arts
Department/ School: School of Culture and Communication
Salary: UoM 4 $80,400 - $85,328 p.a. (pro-rata for part-time) plus 17% super  

• Access a philanthropically funded early-career opportunity, contributing to key publications while developing versatile multi-platform content capabilities.
• Join The Centre of Advancing Journalism’s newsroom and sharpen your journalism, social media and editorial skills across newsletters, websites and events.
• Investing in you – 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities. 

The University of Melbourne 
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Your next career opportunity 
You will support leading CAJ publications and the Advancer newsletter as a key member of the CAJ newsroom. You will work closely with academic and professional staff to develop strong editorial, digital content and events experience.

What you will deliver: 

• Compile, edit and publish The Advancer, CAJ’s newsletter, on a regular schedule to engage key audiences.
• Assist with content production for CAJ outputs including The Citizen, The Yarn, Uncurated and The Junction.
• Develop publicity materials, maintain the CAJ website and help operate CAJ social media channels with Marketing and Communications.
• Support the Engagement and Partnerships team with organising and delivering CAJ events linked to key publications.
• Undertake general administrative duties that assist the smooth operation of the CAJ newsroom.

You may be a great fit if you: 

• Hold a completed or near-completed University of Melbourne Journalism program finished within the last five years.
• Create engaging copy and multimedia content for platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and LinkedIn.
• Build and execute social media strategies, posting calendars and community management that foster positive audience engagement.
• Demonstrate proficiency recording and editing images, audio and video, using relevant tools and software confidently.
• Use content management, design, scheduling and analytics tools such as WordPress, Canva, CapCut or Hootsuite.
• Manage multiple tasks and deadlines while collaborating effectively and modelling professional, collegial behaviour aligned with Faculty values.
  

For further information please refer to the attached PD. 

What we offer you! 
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfilment, including: 

• Build future financial security with 17% superannuation
• Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being 
• Career development opportunities, including access to a range of tailored programs, such as Academic Women in Leadership, and learning platforms including LinkedIn Learning

• Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance and well-being, including leading parental leave, gender affirmation leave, cultural leave, and menstruation and menopause leave.

• Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance, and access to unique cultural and recreational benefits such as discounts for the Melbourne Theatre Company 

• Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program 

For more information check out our benefits page! 

Your new team
The Centre for Advancing Journalism sits within the School of Culture and Communication in the Faculty of Arts. The Centre combines teaching, research and a working newsroom that produces public-interest journalism across multiple platforms. You will join a collaborative team committed to high editorial standards, student development and impactful community engagement.

Be Yourself 
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. The diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb.

We're committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. Learn more about how we support an accessible recruitment process.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants 
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians. Visit our Indigenous staff page to learn more about our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.
  
Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team at [email protected].

Application essentials:

• Visit "apply with us" to learn more about the process, including tips and FAQs.
• You must have current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
• A Working with Children Check is required for all positions. If successful, we will guide you through the process and reimburse you.
• Please upload your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and experience as part of the application process.
• Please upload your responses to the Selection Criteria, found in the Position Description. Learn more about responding to Selection Criteria

Want to know more?

• For queries related to this specific position, contact Professor Andrea Carson at [email protected]  
• For questions related to our recruitment process email Petra Newton at [email protected]
• For recruitment adjustments contact Kim Groizard on +61 3 9035 3218 or at [email protected](subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments').

Apply today, and join a community that’s shaping the future.

Applications close: Friday 4th December at 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone. 

Position Description:  

JR019476 Editorial Assistant PD.pdf
JR019476 Editorial Assistant PD.doc