WEHI
Medical Research
DigitalServicesAdvisor
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“Digital Services Advisor at WEHI. Skills: Social media, Website management, Content creation, Analytics. Optimise digital communications platforms. Improve digital communications platforms”
Industry & Context.
Solution orientated
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Tertiary qualification in digital, IT, communications, or related discipline (or equivalent experience), Demonstrated experience in social media content creation, including video and photography, Experience managing corporate digital channels or online platforms, Demonstrated experience in analytics, SEO, and web performance optimisation, Experience engaging with cross-functional teams, Managing at least one direct report, Deep understanding of web content management systems (e.g. WordPress, Sitecore, Drupal, or similar), Understanding of internal intranet and SharePoint, Working knowledge of HTML/CSS fundamentals, Knowledge of enterprise architecture principles, Knowledge of digital governance, Knowledge of risk management practices
Nice to Have
Understanding of current and emerging social media trends and content formats, Understanding of service design, Understanding of user experience (UX) principles, Understanding of accessibility standards (WCAG)
What You'll Do.
Optimise digital communications platforms
Improve digital communications platforms
Ensure digital services support scientific priorities
Ensure digital services support commercial priorities
Enhance engagement with scientific communities
Enhance engagement with social communities
Enhance engagement with philanthropic communities
Enhance engagement with fundraising communities
Support delivery of scalable digital solutions
Support delivery of user-centred digital solutions
Strengthen external engagement
Strengthen internal communication with staff
Strengthen internal communication with students
Manage WEHI's digital presence
Enhance WEHI's digital presence
Lead optimisation of websites
Lead optimisation of social media channels
Lead optimisation of search performance
Lead optimisation of analytics
Deliver consistent digital experiences
Deliver accessible digital experiences
Deliver high-performing digital experiences
Monitor digital performance
Provide expert advice
Contribute to social media content creation
Support digital strategy implementation
Contribute to governance
Contribute to risk management
Contribute to service optimisation
Protect WEHI’s reputation
Enhance WEHI’s reputation
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Internal teams; Vendors; Stakeholders; Diverse teams
Communication Scope
Content development; Storytelling
Full Job Description
**Job Title** Digital Services Advisor **Job Description** _WEHI is transforming how our professional services teams empower and enable scientists to deliver world‑leading medical research now and into the future. Following a holistic review and redesign across our professional services and scientific support portfolios, we are now focused on strengthening our critical capabilities, aligning our structures and systems with strategic priorities, and empowering our people to do what they do best. We are now recruiting a variety of newly established positions to help shape and embed these new ways of working._ WEHI is seeking an experienced digital communications professional to strengthen our social media and websites through engaging content development, channel optimisation and data-informed decision making. Working within the Engagement and Communications team and managing one direct report, this role combines website management, digital performance analysis and hands-on content creation, including short-form social video. You will use audience insights and platform analytics to identify opportunities for improvement and guide storytelling approaches, formats, timing and distribution. This role will suit a proactive and collaborative person who enjoys balancing creativity with technical expertise and is motivated by the opportunity to support world-leading medical research. **About the Position** The Digital Services Advisor is responsible for the optimisation and continuous improvement of WEHI’s digital communications platforms, ensuring digital services effectively support the institute’s scientific and commercial priorities while enhancing engagement with scientific, social, philanthropic, and fundraising communities globally and locally. The role is responsible for supporting delivery of scalable, user-centred digital solutions that strengthen external engagement and internal communication with staff and students. The Digital Services Advisor plays a key role i
Applying for this Digital Services Advisor role?
Most applicants get filtered before a human reads their resume. See if yours makes the cut.
How to Apply on Workday
- Workday has a multi-step form — save your progress after every section.
- "Apply With LinkedIn" can fail or lose data; manual entry is more reliable.
- Watch for the "Submit for Review" final step — hitting "Save" alone does not submit.
- Job requisition numbers are useful when following up with HR by email.
ANONYMOUS · UNFILTERED
What do employees actually say about WEHI?
Real rants from real employees. Read before you apply.