Social Media Officer
- Lead and develop engaging content across Council’s social media channels, promoting services, initiatives and community programs.
- Deliver paid social campaigns, manage online communities and create visual content using design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite and Canva.
- Improve social media performance while applying Council’s policies and brand standards and working with diverse stakeholders.
We are seeking a creative and digitally savvy Social Media Officer to lead and develop engaging content that proactively champion Waverley Council’s objectives
What you’ll get to do
- Lead and develop engaging digital communications and content across Council’s social media channels
- Implement Council’s social media policy and ensure adherence to the brand guidelines and standards
- Create compelling content that promotes Council’s initiatives, services and community programs.
- Drive community engagement and strengthen Council’s digital presence
- Identify opportunities to improve social media performance and reach
What you’ll bring
- Tertiary qualifications in communications, public relations, marketing or a relevant field.
- Minimum three years’ experience in producing and writing content for social media campaigns.
Ability to engage with diverse stakeholders of interest and to appreciate competing points of view. - Proven track record of executing successful paid social campaigns utilising Meta Ads Manager, encompassing both boosting and ad campaigns.
- Proven ability to assist in the planning, coordination, and implementation of effective communication, both external and internal.
- Experience in social media content production, including shareable posts, video, images and graphics.
- A positive approach to working cooperatively with others and within a team.
- Experience in social community management including management of contentious issues.
- Demonstrated proficiency in graphic design, including expertise in the Adobe Creative Suite software suite and Canva, to create visually appealing assets
Culture
At Waverley Council, our values of Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Collaboration and Care guide how we work together, deliver, lead and support our community.
Why join Waverley
- Temporary full time – 6-month contract
- Salary: $98,665.32 - $113,465.11 plus 12% super
- Flexibility that works: an agile working policy
- Work that matters: your improvements are felt by the whole community
- A supportive, inclusive team and a culture built on values
- Offices in Alexandria and Bondi Junction, close to transport and cafes
- Fitness Passport, EAP and wellness that works for you! From annual skin checks and flu shots to our bi-annual health fair, we’re committed to helping you stay healthy
Ready to apply?
Refer to the position description for details, apply online by [insert closing date] and answer a few quick questions – no cover letter needed. Apply promptly, as the vacancy may close before the closing date. Have questions? Contact Shannon Molloy, Manager, Communications & Engagement, shannon.molloy@waverley.nsw.gov.au
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