Senior Content Strategist (4-Month Contract)

About the role

A Melbourne-based organisation is looking for an experienced Digital Content Specialist / Content Designer for a 4-month contract from November 2026 to February 2027. Reporting to the Communications Lead, you will audit existing website content, identify gaps and friction points, and shape a prioritised action plan to improve the digital presence. The role suits a data-informed content designer or strategist who makes complex digital information clear, accessible and user-friendly. Part-time (about 3 days per week) is preferred.

Key responsibilities

• Audit website content against page listing, accuracy, duplication, quality, performance, accessibility and brand alignment.
• Analyse website analytics, search data and user insights to find content gaps, pain points and optimisation opportunities.
• Develop a prioritised content strategy recommending what to retain, refresh, consolidate, rewrite, migrate, redirect or retire.
• Optimise priority content for clarity, findability, accessibility, conversion and a consistent tone of voice.
• Map content to future information architecture, navigation and page templates, defining migration requirements in line with HDX.
• Work with subject matter experts to validate content and resolve discrepancies.

Required profile

• Familiarity with Squiz Matrix CMS.
• Familiarity with the higher education sector and/or research institutions.
• Proven experience in content design, digital content strategy or web content auditing.
• Strong organisational and time management skills; able to work autonomously in a short project timeframe.
• Preferably based locally and able to come into the office 1-2 days per week.

Required skills

• Web analytics and search data used to guide content decisions.
• Digital readability, WCAG accessibility standards and SEO fundamentals.
• Information architecture and content mapping.

The employer values work-life balance and supports a 3-day work week or reduced daily hours spread over more days. Applicants should submit their CV with a short summary or portfolio of content audits, strategy or UX writing projects they have led.