Role type: Full Time; Continuing Position 
Department: Chancellery; Office of the Provost 
Salary: UOM 7 $111,275 - $120,453 p.a. plus 17% super  

• Play a pivotal role in ensuring the quality and accuracy of content produced by Melbourne Online.
• Help us create an online learning environment that enrich students’ academic journeys at a globally recognised university.  
• Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

The University of Melbourne 
We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more About us and why we are Australia’s leading university.

Your next career opportunity 
As a Content Editor at Melbourne Online, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and accuracy of content for the University of Melbourne's innovative online education platform. Reporting to the Senior Learning Designer, you'll be responsible for editing, proofreading, and quality assurance across all content materials, from written documents to multimedia presentations. This role offers you the chance to shape world-class online learning experiences, collaborating closely with content creators and subject matter experts to uphold the highest standards of excellence.

Join us in delivering against our values, including putting students at the heart of everything we do, designing impactful learning experiences that are different by design. 

Your responsibilities will include: 

• Ensure Content Excellence: Edit and proofread written content for clarity, coherence, and adherence to style guidelines.
• Perform Quality Assurance: Conduct thorough checks to verify accuracy, relevance, and alignment with project requirements.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with learning designers and stakeholders to meet project objectives and brand guidelines.
• Drive Continuous Improvement: Contribute to ongoing initiatives by providing feedback and suggesting process enhancements.

You may be a great fit if: 

You are a meticulous editor with a passion for educational content, capable of ensuring excellence across various digital platforms while collaborating effectively in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

You may also: 

• Have a relevant tertiary qualification in Publishing and Editing, Communications, or a related field.
• Have a minimum of three to five years of proven experience in structural editing, copyediting, and proofreading written content, preferably in an educational or digital publishing environment.
• Demonstrate exceptional attention to detail and strong grasp of language mechanics and editorial conventions.
• Have proficiency in content management systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and understanding of digital accessibility standards.

For further information, please refer to the attached Position Description.

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 fulfillment, including: 

• Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being 

• Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance 

• Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance 

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

For more information check out our benefits page!

Your new team – Melbourne Online
Led by the Provost, the Office of the Provost supports achievement of the vision and objectives for education and community contained in the Advancing Melbourne strategy. The Office of the Provost sits alongside other divisions (Research, International, Strategy & Culture) within Chancellery.

Be Yourself 
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. We believe 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 reasonable adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. For assistance, please contact Kim Groizard on +61 3 9035 3218 or at [email protected] (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments'). Contact details for other enquiries are located at the bottom of this page.

Find more information for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants 
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians. Our Indigenous strategy, Murmuk Djerring outlines our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff and students.

Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team at [email protected] for further information and support. 

Please note: This role requires current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available.
 

A Working with Children Check (WWCC) is required for all positions. If successful, we'll guide you through the WWCC application process during onboarding and reimburse the cost.

Join Us and unlock your career potential! 
If this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents: 

• Resume 

• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience 

Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description. 

Learn more about the application process, including tips and FAQs.

For recruitment queries, email Walid [email protected]. Include the Position Number and Job Title in the subject line. Please do not send applications to this email address.

For job-specific queries, refer to the contact details in the Position Description.

Applications close: 1 February 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.

Position Description: JR-007432 Content Editor PD.docx