Are you passionate about all things digital? Can you bring stories to life using a range of different formats and across different social and online channels? Can you work collaboratively with other content creators across graphic design, videography and photography to create engaging social media content? Can you back up your creativity with use of analytics, to keep stakeholders engaged and constantly improve? Looking for an opportunity where you will be appreciated and rewarded for the skills and experience you bring to the job?_
If you answered yes then this is THE role for YOU
**Terrific opportunity for an innovative and strategic Social Media specialist to join a highly regarded Federal Government Agency in the emergency management sector. This exciting APS 6 role will see you drive the delivery of the Agency's social media strategy. You will utilise digital channels to communicate the work of the Agency and its programs to a variety of audiences, and provide high-level advice to staff and stakeholders on optimising digital communications.**
On offer is an initial **12 month non-ongoing contract, or S26 transfer, **with genuine potential for extension or permanency. This role can be based in either Canberra or Brisbane, with flexibility to work from home 2 days per week.
Part of a small and cohesive Digital Channels and Creative Production team within a Media and Communications Branch, this role will see you:
- Lead and execute the Agency's social media strategies and initiatives for various audiences, including crafting tailored strategies for programs and campaigns, overseeing content creation, publication, and reporting
- Collaborate closely with different departments within the Agency to develop engaging and accessible content across multiple social media platforms and the Agency's website
- Manage the digital communities across social, moderating and engaging with the audience, and escalating and managing issues as required
- Maintain and enhance reporting processes, using insights to continuously refine and enhance the effectiveness of the Agency's social media strategies
- Research, write, and edit content for the Agency's social media platforms, which may involve creating blog posts, longer-form content, and visual assets, collaborating with internal and external creative teams as needed.
**Skills and Experience required**:
- Demonstrated experience in social media management, digital marketing, and content creation in a similar role
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes
- Proven experience coordinating social media accounts, managing online communities, creating a broad range of digital content
- Track record of managing social media channels and providing advice on digital communications to senior staff
- Practical experience in content production, collaborating with other creatives to create engaging social media content
- A degree or diploma in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism or related discipline beneficial
- Australian citizenship and a baseline clearance or the ability to obtain essential
**How to Apply**: