Our client is a local council seeking an experienced Social Media & Content Officer to join their Communications team on a 6-month temporary contract.

This is a hands-on opportunity for a digital communications specialist who can take ownership of social media channels, develop engaging content and provide strategic advice across a large, diverse organisation.

About the Role
You will play a key role in shaping and delivering the organisation’s digital presence, including:
Developing and implementing a social media strategy
Managing corporate social media channels and day-to-day content
Creating engaging written, visual and video content for digital audiences
Supporting digital campaigns and broader communications initiatives
Monitoring social media trends, community issues and audience sentiment
Providing advice and guidance to internal stakeholders on social media best practice
Developing content for websites and other online channels
Tracking and reporting on social media performance and engagement
Supporting broader communications activities including campaigns, publications and emergency communications when required
Working closely with internal stakeholders to plan and deliver effective communications





About You
You will be a confident digital communications qualified with:
Demonstrated experience managing social media for a medium to large organisation
Robust writing, editing and content creation skills
Experience developing and delivering social media strategies
A robust understanding of digital communications and audience engagement
Experience creating content across multiple formats, including video and photography
Excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to provide specialist communications advice
The ability to work autonomously, manage competing deadlines and use initiative
Experience managing or contributing to complex websites
Local or State Government experience highly regarded

A relevant qualification in communications, journalism, media, digital content or a related field will be highly regarded.

If you're a Social Media & Content Officer, Digital Communications Officer, Social Media Specialist or Communications Advisor looking for your next local government contract, we'd love to hear from you.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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