Senior Social Media Officer
Navitas is a leading global education provider. Working in our Careers & Industry (C&I) Divisional Marketing Team you'll be part of a team supporting Navitas' portfolio of colleges, campuses, and offices. We deliver a wide range of educational services to students across our global network each year.
Be the voice behind Australia's most dynamic education brands. If you live and breathe social media, thrive on juggling multiple accounts, craft content that sparks conversation, and spot trends before they go mainstream, this is your chance to shape the online presence of some of Australia's most recognised education brands.
About the Role: As Senior Social Media Officer, you'll manage the social presence of a diverse portfolio of brands including SAE University College, ACAP University College, Women & Leadership Australia, Navitas Skilled Futures, and Charles Sturt University (Sydney and Melbourne). You'll be part of a passionate, geographically dispersed marketing team that champions creativity, innovation, and collaboration. You'll have the freedom to explore new platforms, tools, and ideas to help our brands connect with and inspire learners nationwide.
What You'll Do
* Create and execute smart, engaging social media strategies that elevate brand visibility and drive engagement.
* Plan and deliver content calendars, campaigns, and targeted promotions across platforms including Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube, Meta, and X.
* Craft, curate, and optimise written, visual, and video content tailored to each brand's audience.
* Monitor and analyse performance data to inform future campaigns and deliver insights.
* Build meaningful community interactions, respond to followers, and strengthen brand relationships.
* Collaborate with marketing, creative, and academic teams to ensure consistent, impactful messaging.
* Mentor and guide junior team members while staying ahead of digital and AI-driven content trends.
Why Join Us
* Work across multiple respected national brands with variety in day-to-day work.
* Join a supportive, virtual-first team that values creativity, collaboration, and flexibility.
* Gain exposure to leading-edge digital tools and AI innovations in content creation.
* Make a tangible impact by helping connect thousands of learners with education that shapes their future.
Qualifications
What We're Looking For: You're a strategic thinker with hands-on skills to make things happen. You'll bring:
* 5+ years' experience in social media management, ideally across multiple brands or in an agency setting.
* A proven track record of building and growing online communities with measurable impact.
* Camera confidence: comfortable in front of the lens, filming short-form videos, directing others, and editing for authentic brand stories.
* Social media obsession: you study platforms, understand their algorithms, and know how to tailor to each platform's language.
* Content creator confidence: comfortable stepping in front of the camera or orchestrating behind the scenes to showcase campus life and student experiences.
* Multi-platform mastery: skilled at tailoring content for Meta, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube, and more.
* Detail-oriented: able to manage multiple brand voices while keeping each on-message.
* Wordsmith: captions and blog content that keep readers hooked and adaptable in writing style.
* Growth mindset: curious, data-driven, and always looking to lift engagement (highly favoured but not essential).
* Team-player energy: collaborative and able to work with Marketing and stakeholders across the wider community.
Tools You'll Understand
* Content Creation: Canva, CapCut & Biteable
* Scheduling & Management: Sprout Social or similar
* Project Management: Asana, SharePoint, Google Drive, Microsoft Office
* Analytics & Reporting: AgencyAnalytics
* Platforms: Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, LinkedIn, X, Vimeo, Google Business Profiles
Additional Information
If you're passionate about creating engaging content and building strong online communities, we want to hear from you. Apply now and help shape the digital presence of leading educational institutions across Australia.
What We Offer
* Careers across our global operations
* Recognition and rewards
* Employee benefits, support to help you be your best, and flexibility to thrive
* Meaningful work with broad impact on students and communities
* Access to LinkedIn Learning for development
* 2 days of volunteer leave per year
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
* Navitas promotes an inclusive and diverse workforce. We strive for a safe, supported environment with equal opportunities for all.
* We encourage applications from candidates with disabilities, of all ages and genders, First Nations and Indigenous peoples, and diverse community groups.
How to Apply
Applicants are assessed upon receipt, so please apply now. For other opportunities, visit navitas.com/careers. All applicants must have full working rights in Australia and will be required to provide a Working with Children Check and undergo a Police Check.
Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Marketing
• Industries: Advertising Services
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