Position Title: Social Media & Content Officer

Area: External Relations – Communications

Supervisor: External Relations Manager

Positions directly reporting to this role: None

Hours: This is a casual position. Hours will vary according to NYSF’s operational requirements. The role is expected to have periods of higher activity associated with NYSF program, events and communications campaigns, as well as periods where limited or no work may be available.

Salary: $38.65 per hour, plus superannuation as required by law

Location: NYSF Office, 56 Mills Road, The Australian National University, Canberra. Interstate travel is likely to be required to support NYSF programs and events, especially during January and school holiday periods.

Flexible hybrid working arrangements to help you balance work and life

Supportive, positive team culture

Comprehensive learning and development support

Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

- Versatile hybrid working arrangements to help you balance work and life
- Supportive, positive team culture
- Comprehensive learning and development support
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

The National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) is a national not-for-profit (NFP) charity that has operated for over 40 years. As one of Australia’s most well-known STEM outreach organisations, the NYSF inspires students to pursue a range of science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) study and career options. More information regarding the activities of the NYSF is available at www.nysf.edu.au and across our social media channels.

We currently have 11 full-time team members and engage casual staff where required. The NYSF comprises of four teams: Programs & Events,



External Relations, Operational Services, and the Executive Team. The NYSF team is led by CEO Dr Melanie Bagg and supported by a highly regarded Board.

About the Role

The Social Media & Content Officer will support the delivery of NYSF’s digital communications, with a particular focus on social media content creation, publishing and community management.

Working closely with the Communications Lead, the role will help ensure NYSF maintains an active, engaging and responsive presence across its social media channels. It will provide additional hands-on capacity for producing content, monitoring channels and engaging with our online communities.

The role will suit someone who is creative, digitally confident and comfortable working with a fast-moving content calendar and a youth-focused brand.

Duties will include:

- Prepare and produce engaging social media content in line with NYSF’s brand and communications priorities set by the Communications Lead.
- Create platform-appropriate written and visual content, including posts, graphics, short-form video/reels and stories.
- Schedule and publish approved content across NYSF social media channels.
- Monitor social media channels and prepare responses to routine comments, messages and community interactions,



escalating matters to the Communications Lead were appropriate.
- Identify and suggest opportunities for timely, relevant and engaging social content.
- Support content capture and production for NYSF programs, events and activities where required, with guidance from the Communications Lead
- Assist with maintaining the social media content calendar and coordinating upcoming content with the Communications Lead.
- Monitor social media performance and prepare simple regular reporting on reach, engagement and other key metrics.
- Support other digital content and communications activities as directed by the Communications Lead.

Eligibility Criteria

- Some experience creating content for social media, either professionally or through demonstrated practical experience such as study, volunteering, community involvement or personal projects.
- Strong written communication skills, with the ability to create clear and engaging content and adapt tone and style for different audiences and social media platforms.
- Experience creating visual and/or short-form video content using tools such as Canva, CapCut, Adobe Creative Suite or native social media tools, or demonstrated ability and willingness to develop these skills.
- A good understanding of social media platforms, particularly Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn, including how content and audience engagement differ across platforms.
- Good organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines and work with a changing content calendar.
- Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively, take direction and feedback, and contribute

📌 Social Media (Canberra)
🏢 National Youth Science Forum
📍 Canberra