Social Media Officer

• $98,334 to $107,565
• Ongoing, full-time
• Kelvin Grove (hybrid option available)
• Reference number: 24499
• Term: Ongoing, full-time basis
• Remuneration: $116,370 to $127,294 pa (HEW7) (inclusive of $98,334 to $107,565 salary pa, 17% superannuation and 17.5% recreation leave loading); or $130,901 to $148,369 pa (HEW8) (inclusive of $110,613 to $125,373 salary pa, 17% superannuation and 17.5% recreation leave loading)
• Location: Kelvin Grove (hybrid option available)
• Open to: Current staff members of QUT who have ongoing full-time work rights in Australia. In support of our strategic priority of Indigenous Australian success, Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people who are not QUT staff are also eligible and encouraged to apply.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking a Social Media Officer to join Marketing and Communication, Chancellery Division.

The Marketing and Communication Department is seeking a Social Media Officer to contribute to QUT’s social media strategy and assist in the content creation across various social media platforms. The Social Media Officer will contribute to the execution of creative, timely, and engaging digital content using a variety of formats for the relevant social media platforms to enhance QUT’s reputation both nationally and internationally. The position sits within the QUT Media and Corporate Communication Team. The successful candidate will assist the Social Media Coordinator in the daily management of comments, social media enquiries and will contribute to corporate projects and events. The position will work with other QUT teams and departments to obtain and collate social media content as well as assist with curation of user generated content.

We’re offering this role as a hybrid position as part of QUT’s commitment to embracing the opportunities created by a more virtual and connected world.

About Us

QUT is a major Australian university with a global outlook and a ‘real world’ focus. We are an ambitious and collaborative institution that seeks to equip our students and graduates with the skills they will need in an increasingly disrupted and challenged world.

About The Marketing And Communication Department

The Marketing and Communication Department is responsible for:

• Building and protecting QUT’s brand and reputation;
• Engaging and recruiting future students; and
• Ensuring communications from QUT are effective and of high professional standard. As well as professional services provided to the university community, the Department is responsible for a variety of corporate communication functions and oversees relevant policies, protocols and governance arrangements..

What You Need To Succeed

 

• Education, training and/or experience equivalent to completion of a degree combined with relevant experience.
• Proven experience in a social media capacity in a corporate, media or university setting.
• Demonstrated digital literacy skills including working familiarity with social media channels (such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok) and the ability to create and upload content using social media tools such as social studio.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to and execute best practice social media strategies, plans and tactics including the ability to produce engaging organisational content including videos and photos.
• Excellent written communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to tailor communication as appropriate to the audience and platform.
• Ability to work proactively, as part of a team or independently, while responding and adapting quickly in a changing environment.

Life at QUT

We’re Committed To Building a Culture That Fosters Connection Between People And Purpose. Beyond Personal And Professional Fulfillment, a Career At QUT Offers

• A healthy work-life balance with a blend of on-campus and off-campus work arrangements for applicable positions.
• Competitive remuneration with up to 17% superannuation.
• Generous maternity leave including primary carer parental leave of up to 26 weeks (including 17% super).
• Stay healthy with Fitness Passport and enjoy discounted rates on private health insurance.
• Leave loading of 17.5%.
• Purchased Leave Scheme – up to 8 extra weeks.
• Salary Packaging Scheme for additional superannuation contributions, vehicle leasing, and on-campus services such as childcare, parking, and gyms.
• Numerous opportunities for professional development including leadership programs and workshops, and our study assistance scheme.
• Commitment to our Indigenous Australian staff through initiatives such as the Indigenous Australian Staff Network, Cultural and Ceremonial Leave, Staff Development Workshops, and representation on university committees.
• We see diversity and inclusion as our strengths.
• Explore more benefits of life at QUT .

Belong at QUT

We are guided by our values of Ambition, Curiosity, Integrity, Inclusiveness, Innovation, and Academic Freedom and our QUT Connections in our mission to inspire and shape the next generation of change-makers.

In support of our Indigenous Australians Employment Strategy , we aspire to an Indigenous Australian workforce participation of 3.6% and we encourage Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people to join us in pursuing a fulfilling career.

We believe in creating safe spaces for inclusivity to flourish and we know that diversity is our strength – see our commitment . If you’re curious, innovative, and ready to experience what a career at QUT can offer, we’re ready to meet you.

Job opens: 23-May-2024

Applications Close: 05-Jun-2024 at 11.30pm

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View the job details at: https://qut.nga.net.au/?jati=CD47994A-48D0-3233-979A-DAC127BD3413