Social Media Advisor

About the Role
*This is a Fixed Term Position until 13th January 2025*

 

The Social Media and Content Advisor works within the Strategic Communications and Engagement division to source suitable content for digital and social media channels. The role will champion and promote the use of channels and contribute to social media content strategy, working in partnership with the Customer Experience Digital team.

 

To access the Position Description, please click here. 

 

Position Outcomes / Accountabilities 
Join our team at the DTP as a Social Media Advisor! We’re looking for a proactive professional to lead innovative content strategies and foster engagement across our digital platforms. In this role, you’ll collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to develop compelling content, monitor and drive growth on various social media platforms, and conduct thorough research to inform strategic recommendations. Additionally, you’ll play a key role in enhancing our digital content through training initiatives and negotiating partnerships with key stakeholders. If you’re passionate about leveraging social media for positive impact and thrive in a fast-paced environment, apply now to join our team!

Key Selection Criteria 
• Understand the market and assist in the design and development of new products.
• Prepare quality written materials for various target groups and purposes including media, community engagement, advertising, and online.
• Design communication channels and materials which appeal to stakeholders, using appropriate media.
• Exercise professional independent judgement to develop online communications including websites, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn.
• Research and apply new social media tools and techniques.

 

Qualifications and Experience
Desirable
•    Qualification in communications, public relations, or marketing would be desirable.

 

What we offer
•    Meaningful work making Victorian communities more accessible and liveable.
•    Professional growth and development opportunities across the department and the wider Victorian Public Service.
•    A hybrid working model focused on collaboration and teamwork.
•    Optimal work-life balance initiatives including flexible working arrangements.
•    We prioritise the development of a safe and inclusive culture.

 

Culture Value
We are an equal opportunity employer, embracing a diverse range of applicants such as veterans, and people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA community members, individuals with disabilities and/or health conditions, as well as those from varied faith and cultural backgrounds. At our department, we prioritise the development of a safe, inclusive, and high-performance culture through shared actions and behaviours that align with our strategy and direction. This empowers our employees to effectively contribute to our goals.

 

How to Apply
Click the ‘Apply’ button and follow the prompts. Applications should include a resume and a cover letter.  Applications close 11.59pm on Wednesday, 3rd April 2024. For further information about the role please contact Robert Yang – Social Media Lead via [email protected]. 

Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Transport and Planning will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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