10d ago , from Illawarra Mercury Job Board
This is an exciting opportunity for a politically engaged, highly skilled qualified to develop and deliver engaging digital content that informs and connects with diverse audiences across the electorate and beyond.
Working closely with Sophie and the broader team, you will play a key role in shaping and executing digital media strategies, creating compelling content, and strengthening community engagement across a range of platforms.
As a community independent, Sophie values integrity, evidence-based policy and genuine community representation. She is looking for a motivated and creative digital media strategist who can adapt quickly, think strategically and help communicate these values through clear, engaging and impactful digital communications.
This role is based in the Member's electorate office in Narrabeen, NSW and may include occasional travel to Canberra.
This is an exciting opportunity for a politically engaged, highly skilled professional to develop and deliver engaging digital content that informs and connects with diverse audiences across the electorate and beyond.
Working closely with Sophie and the broader team, you will play a key role in shaping and executing digital media strategies, creating compelling content, and strengthening community engagement across a range of platforms.
As a community independent, Sophie values integrity, evidence-based policy and genuine community representation. She is looking for a motivated and creative digital media strategist who can adapt quickly, think strategically and help communicate these values through clear, engaging and impactful digital communications.
This role is based in the Member's electorate office in Narrabeen, NSW and may include occasional travel to Canberra.
About the Digital Media Officer role and its key responsibilities
This role works closely with the Media and Communications Adviser, Chief of Staff and the Member. The key responsibilities of the role are,



but not limited to:
Social media
Develop and implement a multi-platform social media strategy to increase the Member's profile, community awareness, engagement, and reach
Create and publish engaging content across all the Member's social media platforms
Develop and edit short-form video content and write punchy social media video scripts
Grow the Member's online presence through innovative content, collaborations, emerging technologies and digital engagement opportunities
Monitor and manage social media channels, comments, direct messages and community pages, responding appropriately and escalating issues when required
Build and maintain strong digital relationships and collaborate with community stakeholders
Online Communications
Manage and maintain the Member's website, ensuring content is current, accurate, compliant and aligned with communications objectives
Coordinate the timely publication of speeches, media releases, newsletters and other communications materials on digital platforms and update the team
Draft, produce and distribute e-newsletters and EDMs
Develop and maintain a library of digital assets, including photographs, videos, templates and communications materials
Identify and implement new digital tools, technologies and processes to improve online visibility, efficiency and community engagement
Events Support
Attend electorate, parliamentary and community events to support the Member and capture content for digital communications
Photograph, film and record events, activities and constituent engagements for use across digital and social media platforms




Assist with the promotion, marketing and communications activities associated with community and electorate events
Skills and Experience
Qualifications in design, communications, marketing, content creation or similar role, or equivalent professional experience with a strong portfolio
Demonstrated content creation and social media administration skills
Experienced and skilled in using relevant applications to create high-quality, engaging multimedia assets (see platforms and tools)
Experience in video editing and photography
Strong writing skills and experience across social media, EDM, website and campaign content with excellent attention to detail
Strong coordination, planning, and time-management skills; ability to manage multiple priorities, projects and contractors to produce high quality outputs
Platforms and tools
The successful candidate will work across platforms including:
Meta Business Suite
Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok, Bluesky, X and YouTube
NationBuilder
Canva and Adobe Creative Cloud Suite
Google Analytics
Survey Monkey
Google Forms
Microsoft Office, SharePoint and Teams
Experience across every platform is not required. The successful candidate should be confident learning new systems quickly.
Key Attributes
Committed to the Member's values and priorities
Ability to work collaboratively with different teams and stakeholders
Ability to be calm and organised in a fast-paced environment, maintain confidentiality and the highest ethical standards
High degree of knowledge and understanding of Australia's political system.
Salary $79,525 to $91,199 per annum, depending on experience, plus super
Link to full job description here.
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📌 Digital Media Officer (New South Wales)
🏢 The Department of the House of Representatives
📍 New South Wales