0.8 FTE (30.4 hours/week) | SCHADS Level 5 | 2-year contract with possibility of becoming ongoing

Want to use your digital communications skills to help drive real social change?

At SACOSS, we're looking for a creative and strategic Digital Campaign Specialist to help shape campaigns that influence public debate, amplify lived experience, and advocate for a fairer South Australia.

This is an opportunity to go beyond selling products or services. You'll create content and digital campaigns that support social and economic justice, engage communities, and contribute to meaningful policy change.

Who we are

The South Australian Council of Social Service (SACOSS) is the independent peak body for the non-government health and community services sector in South Australia.

For almost 80 years, we've been a leading voice on issues of poverty, inequality and injustice. We work alongside community organisations, policymakers and people with lived experience to advocate for lasting change and stronger communities.

We're a small team with a big impact—team-oriented, values-driven and committed to making South Australia fairer for everyone.

About the role

Reporting to the Communications Manager, you'll play a key role in planning and delivering digital communications that support SACOSS's advocacy and policy priorities. You'll take complex social policy issues and turn them into compelling stories, accessible content and engaging campaigns that inspire action.

Key responsibilities include:

- Supporting the development and delivery of advocacy and campaigning activities

- Planning, creating and publishing campaign content across digital channels

- Managing SACOSS's social media platforms, website and email communications

- Tracking campaign and digital performance and reporting on outcomes

- Supporting campaign events and key advocacy moments





- Working collaboratively with colleagues, members and people with lived experience to amplify diverse voices

- Contributing to fresh ideas and continuous improvement across SACOSS communications

About you

You're a skilled digital communicator who understands how to connect with audiences and motivate action. You're equally comfortable developing campaign ideas, crafting engaging content and managing day-to-day digital channels. Most importantly, you're excited by the opportunity to use your communication skills to contribute to social justice outcomes and meaningful change.

- Experience in digital communications, campaigning or advocacy communications

- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

- Experience creating content across social media, websites and email platforms

- Strong skills using digital content and design tools such as Canva, Adobe Creative Suite and Hootsuite

- The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines

- Strong relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills

- An understanding of, or genuine interest in, social justice and public policy issues affecting South Australians

- A commitment to the values and mission of SACOSS

Why join SACOSS?

- Help shape campaigns that contribute to real policy and social change

- Work across a diverse range of social justice issues

- Join a respected organisation with a long history of advocacy and influence

- Be part of a supportive, passionate and purpose-driven team

- Enjoy the flexibility of a 0.8 FTE role

Applications

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For a confidential discussion about the role, contact Ben Osborne via ***@sacoss.org.au using the subject line: Digital Campaign Specialist enquiry via Seek.

SACOSS is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive.

📌 Digital Campaign Specialist (Adelaide)
🏢 SACOSS
📍 Adelaide