The Opportunity

Our Brand & Strategic Communications team is essential incommunicating the impact of our world-class research and managing all internaland external communications for the Institute including media, marketing &branding;, social media & websites, and intranetandevents.

We now have an exciting opportunity for a Social Media ContentOfficer to support our team through the delivery of impactful digitalcommunications that will elevate the Institute’s research, partnerships andcommunity engagement.

In this role, you will be responsible for the creation, management andoptimisation of high-quality digital content across social media and ownedchannels. This position supports integrated campaigns, strengthens audienceengagement, and contributes to a consistent, contemporary and accessible brandpresence. You will work collaboratively across the Institute to translatecomplex research into engaging content, ensuring all storytelling is ethical,accurate and culturally respectful.

Key responsibilities:

- Plan, develop and schedule engaging, audience-focused content across social media platforms.
- Capture and produce high-quality multimedia content that reflects lived experience including photography, video, interviews and digital storytelling assets.
- Grow digital reach, engagement and community connection through strategic and insight-led content.
- Translate complex research concepts into engaging, audience-appropriate content.
- Provide regular reporting, insights and recommendations to improve engagement and effectiveness.

Based in our modern offices within Perth Children’s Hospital inNedlands, this full time role will be offered on an ongoing basis.

About You

The successful candidate will hold aBachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (such as communications, marketing,science communications) or have equivalent experience.



You will also demonstrate:

- Experience in digital content creation and social media management.
- Proven ability to produce high quality multimedia content.
- Strong storytelling capability with the ability to communicate complex information clearly and creatively.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively across teams.

AtThe Kids Research Institute Australia, we are committed to building a workplaceculture thatreflects the communities we serve. We actively recruitsupport and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanderpeople, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diversecommunities, LGBTQIA+ people, people of all ages, and those with diverse livedexperiences. We also provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitmentprocess and in the workplace, ensuring everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

If you meet many, but not all, of the rolerequirements, we encourage you to apply. We also welcome you to mention anycareer breaks in your cover letter to help us understand your journey.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion isreflected in how we:

- Support staff-led inclusion and allyship groups.
- Offer flexible work practices that recognise different needs and life stages.
- Provide training, development and mentoring opportunities to increase inclusive leadership and create an environment where all staff can thrive.




- Partner with communities to strengthen cultural awareness and belonging.
- Ensure adjustments and accessible practices are available for diverse community groups.
- We continually strive to measure our progress and improve where we can.

Alongside our inclusive culture, you’ll enjoy:

- Extra annual leave at Christmas and Easter.
- Salary packaging and entertainment benefits.
- Health and wellbeing programs with weekly events.
- Flexible and hybrid working options.
- Recognition and career development opportunities, including LinkedIn Learning.
- Contemporary offices with sit-to-stand desks and end-of-trip facilities.
- Staff discounts on travel, IT, stationery, and access to corporate health insurance.

Closing Date: 01/09/2026 - We reserve the right to hire prior to the closing date.

The Kids Research Institute Australia is committed to being champions of gender equity, diversity, and inclusivity. We actively encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures, including: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities and people living with disability. As such we are a proud Bronze award recipient of the first Australian Athena Swan Science in Australia Gender Equity SAGE pilot program.

We acknowledge that when working in environments which contribute to the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal people, it is imperative that Aboriginal people are at the forefront of this work. We have launched the Aboriginal Employment and Career Development Strategy to increase the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff, students and researchers employed in the Institute who provide guidance and support in our work in Aboriginal health.

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