Digital Lead and Publicist chez University of Queensland

• 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 [email protected].

For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at [email protected], 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 [email protected].

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).