Content Marketing Specialist

Immediate startHybrid working (3 days from home)Be part of an organisation that helps people change their lives through educationAt Open Universities Australia (OUA), we believe quality education should be accessible to everyone. For more than 30 years, we have supported over 400,000 students to take their next step, often during some of the most important moments of their lives. Every piece of content, every conversation and every decision we make contributes to opening new doors for learners across the country.When we do our best work, we change lives every day. Our values guide how we work together: we act for our customers, we care for each other and we focus on continuous improvement. We are proud of our friendly, curious and inclusive culture, where people are trusted, supported and genuinely encouraged to grow.We are looking for a Content Marketing Specialist who is passionate about writing copy that connects with customers. In this role, you will play a key role in engaging with learners as they explore study options through OUA, including on our website, blogs, emails and social posts.You will collaborate with passionate teams across the organisation, as well as trusted external partners, to create content that is engaging, accessible and student focused. This is an opportunity to be part of a mission-driven organisation in a supportive, people-first environment.What you’ll be doingWrite and edit clear, engaging content for our website, blog, social channels, email campaigns, campaign landing pages and other assets.Manage content projects from start to finish by engaging with internal and external stakeholders (including Marketing, Product and UX), seeking and acting upon feedback, and ensuring timelines are adhered to.Support SEO outcomes by drafting templated content such as career guides and FAQs Review and refresh time-sensitive and evergreen information to keep it accurate and relevant.Work with freelancers by providing briefs, answering questions and editing their work to meet OUA’s editorial and brand standards.Upload and publish content in the Contentful CMS.Create copy for visual content such as infographics and simple interactive tools using platforms like Canva.Help identify and interview real students who are willing to share their stories, so our content reflects genuine voices and experiences.Provide ad-hoc writing and content support to teams across the business.What you'll bring to this role:3 to 5 years of experience in content marketing, communications or digital marketing.Strong writing and editing experience across different channels.Experience managing content projects and working with a range of stakeholders and external contributors.Familiarity with publishing content through a CMS and a basic understanding of SEO.Good organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks.Why you’ll love working at OUAOUA is a not-for-profit organisation with a people-first mindset. We offer meaningful work, but we also care deeply about the wellbeing, growth and belonging of our team. When you join OUA, you are stepping into a supportive, inclusive environment where your ideas are welcomed and your development matters. Our employee experience benefits include:Not-for-profit salary packaging benefits, including novated leasingDiscounted gym memberships and health insuranceLearning and training opportunitiesSubsidised study opportunitiesPaid subscription to Calm as part of our commitment to health and wellbeingInclusive leave policy to celebrate significant cultural or personal eventsWorkation leave – work anywhere for 10 days of the yearHow to applyOUA is committed to building and fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. Our marketplace is for everyone, and so is our team. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and lived experiences. Even if you do not meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may bring unique strengths we have not thought of yet.If you are passionate about creating meaningful content and want to support learners across Australia, we’d love to hear from you. Please send us:Your resumeLinks or attachments to a few pieces of published content you are proud of. We would love to see examples of your content writing in any format.