Job Description
INSPIRED BY CURIOSITY.
UNITED BY PURPOSE.
COMMITTED TO YOU.
Vacancy Number: #406
Position Title: Content Producer Employment Type: Ongoing FTE / Hours: Full-Time – 1.0 (38.0 per week) Department: Marketing and Communications Location: Preston Award / Agreement: Melbourne Polytechnic Academic and Professional Staff Agreement **** (PACCT) Classification Level: PACCT Over Agreement Salary: $110,565 per annum, plus superannuation
Applications Close: Thursday, 24 September ****
Job Summary
Produce high-quality visual content and manage social media that supports student recruitment, institutional reputation and engagement across Melbourne Polytechnic's digital, campaign, advertising and social media channels.
Why You'll Love Working Here
Melbourne Polytechnic has delivered hands‐on, future‐focused education for more than 110 years.
Our people play a vital role in supporting students, industries and communities across Victoria.
In This Role, You'll Enjoy
Meaningful work that supports education, training, innovation and student success
A supportive and collaborative team environment
Flexible work arrangements, where applicable
Exposure to diverse programs, systems and continuous improvement initiatives
A values‐driven organisation committed to inclusion, wellbeing and quality
About The Role
Reporting to the Director, Marketing and Communications, the Content Producer provides specialist capability in visual storytelling, videography, photography and social media across Melbourne Polytechnic.
You will manage end‐to‐end content production, from identifying stories and developing narratives through to filming, photography, editing and multi‐channel delivery.
You will also manage Melbourne Polytechnic's social media accounts and the ongoing stewardship of the Social Media Policy, supporting consistent, appropriate and effective use of social channels across the Institute.
Working with teaching areas, senior leaders, Creative Services and the broader Marketing and Communications team, you will develop engaging content that supports student recruitment, institutional reputation and engagement.
What You'll Do
Proactively identify and develop student, staff and institutional stories aligned with Melbourne Polytechnic's strategic and Marketing and Communications priorities, developing story concepts, narratives and appropriate visual treatments




Plan and deliver end‐to‐end video and photographic content using professional‐grade equipment and contemporary production techniques, including filming, photography, editing and optimisation for multiple channels
Manage Melbourne Polytechnic's social media accounts, including content planning, scheduling, publishing, performance monitoring and the triage and response to inbound messages and comments
Maintain and lead updates to the Melbourne Polytechnic Social Media Policy and provide guidance on appropriate social media and visual content use in accordance with policy, brand and reputational requirements
Build effective relationships across teaching areas and support functions to identify stories and coordinate content capture, including collaboration with senior leaders and the Office of the Chief Executive on approved high‐profile and executive‐level content
Brief and manage external videography, photography and production suppliers where required, providing clear direction and monitoring quality, timelines and value for money
Manage permission‐to‐publish processes and content consent records, ensuring compliance with privacy, child safety and Melbourne Polytechnic requirements and appropriately managing operational and reputational risks
Provide specialist advice in visual storytelling, videography, photography and social media practice, monitoring emerging formats, contemporary practices and audience behaviours to support continuous improvement
Contribute specialist expertise to major Institute events and priority Marketing and Communications activities as required
What You'll Bring
Demonstrated professional experience in videography, photography and visual content production, with the capability to independently deliver end‐to‐end visual storytelling projects from concept development through filming, editing and multi‐channel distribution
Demonstrated proficiency in professional‐grade videography and photography equipment and industry‐standard editing software, such as Adobe Premiere Pro
Strong visual storytelling and narrative development skills,



with the ability to translate strategic objectives into clear, authentic and engaging content for diverse audiences
Demonstrated expertise in social media practice, including content planning and publishing, audience engagement, content suitability, performance monitoring and reputational risk management
Sound judgement and ability to independently assess content suitability, permissions, privacy considerations and reputational risks associated with public‐facing visual and social media content
Strong stakeholder engagement and interpersonal skills, including demonstrated experience interviewing students, staff and stakeholders and working effectively with senior leaders and executive offices
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple content projects and competing priorities while maintaining high standards of quality, accuracy and timely delivery
Experience briefing and managing external creative or production suppliers and ensuring agreed quality, timelines and value for money
Ability to work effectively across a multi‐campus setting and attend events and activities as required
Qualifications & Mandatory Checks
Appointment to this position is subject to meeting the qualification requirements (where applicable) and the successful completion of all mandatory employment checks.
Qualifications
To be considered for this role, applicants must hold relevant qualifications and/or equivalent experience aligned to the requirements of the role, as outlined in the Position Description.
Mandatory Checks
You Must Hold, Or Be Eligible To Obtain
A valid Victorian Working with Children Check (Employee)
A National Police Check
Any other role‐specific employment, regulatory or safety checks required for the position
Diversity and Inclusion
Melbourne Polytechnic is an equal opportunity and child‐safe employer.
We value the knowledge, skills and perspectives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and strongly encourage applications from First Nations candidates.
We also welcome applications from people with disability, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, women in underrepresented areas, and people of all genders, gender identities, sexual orientations and LGBTQIA+ communities.
Recruitment Agencies
Melbourne Polytechnic manages all recruitment directly.
We do not accept unsolicited applications from agencies unless engaged through the State Purchasing Contract and with prior written approval.

📌 Content Producer (Victoria)
🏢 Melbourne Polytechnic
📍 Victoria