About UsHumanAbility is a Jobs and Skills Council for the health, human services, aged care and disability, sport & recreation and early childhood industries.HumanAbility's objective is to advance education by supporting skills and workforce development for the above specified industries.
It is a values-based organisation, that is not-for-profit, industry-owned and led, that is contracted by the federal government.We have an opportunity for a Content Specialist to join us on a full-time basis in an ongoing capacity subject to funding (currently funded until mid-****).
The role may be located anywhere in Australia and will involve travel with overnight stays for organisation meetings, stakeholder meetings, workshops and industry events.
About the positionThe Content Specialist creates compelling visual content that brings HumanAbility's work to life for diverse audiences — from industry stakeholders and training providers to government partners and the broader public.Working within the Communications team, you will plan, shoot, edit and publish photographic and video content across HumanAbility's digital channels and social media platforms.
You will also support event coverage, stakeholder stories and campaign assets, ensuring every piece of content reflects HumanAbility's brand, tone and strategic priorities.This is a hands-on creative role with a solid production focus.
You will manage projects from concept through to delivery, often working to tight turnarounds and balancing multiple briefs at once.Key Accountabilities
Plan, shoot and edit high-quality photography and video for use across web, social media, email and print channels




Produce content including short-form social video, long-form interviews and event highlights, explainer and promotional videos, and photographic assets
Manage pre-production tasks including scripting, storyboarding, talent coordination, location scouting and scheduling
Operate and maintain camera, lighting, audio and editing equipment
Support work across the Communications team as required
Observe and follow work health, safety and wellbeing policies and guidelines
Qualifications and Experience
Demonstrated experience producing professional photography and video content for digital channels
Strong technical skills in camera operation, lighting, audio capture and post-production editing, preferably using the Adobe suite
Ability to tell clear, engaging stories through visual content — with a portfolio that shows range across formats and platforms
Experience optimising content for different social media platforms and understanding of platform-specific best practice
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines and work both independently and as part of a small team
Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to put people at ease on camera and work collaboratively with subject-matter experts and stakeholders




Understanding of digital accessibility requirements for visual content, including captioning and alt text
Experience using content management systems and social media management tools
Skills in motion graphics or animation are desirable
Tertiary qualifications in film, media production, communications or journalism and related fields are desirable
Further InformationWe are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the stakeholders we work with.
We value the unique perspectives, knowledge, and lived experiences that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples bring, and we actively support a culturally safe and inclusive workplace.
There may be times when it is required to work outside normal business hours i.e. evenings and weekends to meet operational and/or stakeholder requirements, and dependant on work deliverables, the role may be required to undertake travel.We operate a hybrid working model.
While flexibility is supported, the balance of office-based work, in-person attendance at meetings, events, etc and remote work will vary depending on role, location, and business needs.Interested?
We encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every single criterion.
We value diverse experiences and perspectives, and your unique skills could be a great fit for our team.Click on Apply button to submit your cover letter and cv.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, we encourage you to apply without delay.
If you have any questions about this role, please contact our P&C; team confidentially on ******.

📌 Content Specialist (Melbourne)
🏢 HumanAbility
📍 Melbourne