Job Description

10d ago , from Illawarra Mercury Job Board

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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.

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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.

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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.

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This role is based in the Member's electorate office in Narrabeen, NSW and may include occasional travel to Canberra.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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This role is based in the Member's electorate office in Narrabeen, NSW and may include occasional travel to Canberra.

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About the Digital Media Officer role and its key responsibilities

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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:

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Social media

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- Develop and implement a multi-platform social media strategy to increase the Member's profile, community awareness, engagement, and reach
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- Create and publish engaging content across all the Member's social media platforms
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- Develop and edit short-form video content and write punchy social media video scripts
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- Grow the Member's online presence through innovative content, collaborations, emerging technologies and digital engagement opportunities
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- Monitor and manage social media channels, comments, direct messages and community pages, responding appropriately and escalating issues when required
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- Build and maintain strong digital relationships and collaborate with community stakeholders
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Online Communications

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- Manage and maintain the Member's website, ensuring content is current, accurate, compliant and aligned with communications objectives
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- Coordinate the timely publication of speeches, media releases, newsletters and other communications materials on digital platforms and update the team
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- Draft, produce and distribute e-newsletters and EDMs
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- Develop and maintain a library of digital assets, including photographs, videos, templates and communications materials
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- Identify and implement new digital tools, technologies and processes to improve online visibility, efficiency and community engagement
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Events Support

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- Attend electorate, parliamentary and community events to support the Member and capture content for digital communications
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- Photograph, film and record events, activities and constituent engagements for use across digital and social media platforms
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- Assist with the promotion,



marketing and communications activities associated with community and electorate events
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Skills and Experience

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- Qualifications in design, communications, marketing, content creation or similar role, or equivalent professional experience with a strong portfolio
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- Demonstrated content creation and social media administration skills
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- Experienced and skilled in using relevant applications to create high-quality, engaging multimedia assets (see platforms and tools)
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- Experience in video editing and photography
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- Solid writing skills and experience across social media, EDM, website and campaign content with excellent attention to detail
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- Strong coordination, planning, and time-management skills; ability to manage multiple priorities, projects and contractors to produce high quality outputs
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Platforms and tools

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The successful candidate will work across platforms including:

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- Meta Business Suite
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- Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok, Bluesky, X and YouTube
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- NationBuilder
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- Canva and Adobe Creative Cloud Suite
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- Google Analytics
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- Survey Monkey
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- Google Forms
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- Microsoft Office, SharePoint and Teams
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Experience across every platform is not required. The successful candidate should be confident learning new systems quickly.

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Key Attributes

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- Committed to the Member's values and priorities
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- Ability to work collaboratively with different teams and stakeholders
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- Ability to be calm and organised in a fast-paced environment, maintain confidentiality and the highest ethical standards
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- High degree of knowledge and understanding of Australia's political system.
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Salary $79,525 to $91,199 per annum, depending on experience, plus super

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Link to full job description here.

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If you have queries regarding this role, please contact Audrey on *************@aph.gov.au using the subject line: Digital Media Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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A position description is attached.

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📌 Digital Media Officer (New South Wales)
🏢 Dr Sophie Scamps MP
📍 New South Wales