Digital Lead and Publicist at University of Queensland

Hinchinbrook Shire, Queensland, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Dec, 25

Salary

100296.0

Posted On

29 Sep, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Digital Marketing, Publicity, Events Management, Content Strategy, Social Media, SEO, E-Newsletters, Campaign Planning, Relationship Management, Digital Training, Budget Management, Communication Skills, Microsoft Office Suite, Content Management Systems, InDesign, Photoshop

Industry

Higher Education

Description

University of Queensland Press Part time (60%), permanent position Base salary will be in the range $93,491 - $100,296 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 6) Based at our Long Pocket location About This Opportunity Join the University of Queensland Press (UQP) as a Digital Lead & Publicist and play a key role in shaping UQP’s digital presence and publicity efforts. This dynamic role involves leading digital content strategy, managing online engagement, and promoting UQP titles through creative campaigns and events. University of Queensland Press (UQP) is one of Australia’s leading publishing houses. Established in 1948, UQP has consistently produced culturally significant works across genres such as fiction, non-fiction and poetry, as well as children's and young adult books. Key Responsibilities: Lead UQP’s digital content strategy, including website, social media, SEO, and e-newsletters. Plan and deliver creative digital and publicity campaigns for UQP titles and brand. Build relationships with authors, media, and stakeholders; coordinate events and launches. Provide digital training and support to authors and staff; manage digital and event budgets. About UQ As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world. Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community. Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as: Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave/paid primary care leave 17% superannuation contributions + 17.5% annual leave loading Access to flexible working arrangements Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family Career development opportunities –access to exclusive internal-only vacancies and our Study for Staff program Salary packaging options About You A degree with subsequent relevant experience or extensive experience and broad knowledge in digital marketing, publishing, publicity and events management or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education and training. Demonstrated experience planning and delivering a multi-platform digital content strategy. Sophisticated knowledge of digital and social media landscape and current best practice. Ability to work effectively with UQP authors and manage key relationships with external suppliers (web designers, developers, IT support staff and external industry partners) Significant experience undertaking publicity campaigns and planning and managing events. Excellent computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite as well as Content Management Systems and aggregation or distribution platforms (e.g. MailChimp) and programs such as InDesign and PhotoShop. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to prioritise own workload, work independently and meet deadlines. Commitment to upholding the University’s values, and working with openness, respectfulness and integrity. The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, etc. You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment. Questions? For more information about this opportunity, please contact Jean Smith, Marketing & Publicity Manager via jean.smith@uqp.com.au. For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line. Want to Apply? We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered, please ensure you upload: Resume A cover letter summarising how your background aligns with the 'About You' section Our strength as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact talent@uq.edu.au. Other Information UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role. Applications close Sunday 19 October 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-55352). The University of Queensland (UQ) acknowledges the Traditional Owners and their custodianship of the lands on which UQ is situated. We pay our respects to their Ancestors and their descendants, who continue cultural and spiritual connections to Country. At the University of Queensland, we are proud to be one of Australia’s leading research and teaching institutions, consistently ranking among the top 50 universities worldwide. As a member of the prestigious Group of Eight (Go8) universities, UQ is widely recognised for its intensive focus on research and teaching excellence – evidenced by our numerous accolades including more teaching awards than any other Australian University and reflected in UQ being the number one recipient of ARC Fellowships and Awards nationally across all scheme years (totalling 452 awards worth $339 million). Our state-of-the-art facilities, libraries, and cutting-edge research centres offer unparalleled opportunities for academic and professional growth. With five faculties, a number of globally recognised research institutes, and over 100 research centres, we attract an interdisciplinary community of more than 7000 staff, supporting more than 55,000 current students from over 137 countries. UQ is dedicated to supporting the career aspirations of our students and staff. Our comprehensive career services provide personalized guidance, skills development, and networking opportunities to help you achieve your professional goals. Whether you are a student seeking internships and job placements or a staff member looking for career advancement, UQ is here to support you every step of the way. UQ values equity, diversity and inclusion and seeks to reflect the broader community by attracting and retaining high-quality staff from a range of backgrounds. Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion aims to ensure that everyone at UQ feels valued and empowered to achieve their full potential. We are particularly interested to hear from people who bring diversity to UQ – whether that be gender identity, LGBTQIA+, cultural and/or linguistic, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, or people with a disability. Whether you are a recent graduate, an Academic, or an experienced professional, UQ offers a wide range of opportunities to help you grow and succeed. Explore our current job openings, discover our programs, and become part of a community that is dedicated to creating lasting, meaningful impact for the communities in which we live and work. For more information about working at UQ and our employee benefits (such as generous leave provisions, 17% superannuation, flexible working arrangements, and health and wellness discounts) please visit Why Work at UQ.

Responsibilities

Lead UQP’s digital content strategy and deliver creative digital and publicity campaigns. Build relationships with authors and stakeholders while managing events and budgets.