Social Media Officer

• $81,928 to $88,710
• Fixed-term, full-time
• Kelvin Grove

Who are we looking for?

Queensland University of Technology (QUT) is 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 content creation across various social media platforms.
They will contribute to the execution of creative, timely, and engaging digital content to enhance QUT’s reputation both nationally and internationally.

Real world impact

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 Chancellery Division

Chancellery Division is responsible for strategy, including Indigenous strategy, government relations and policy, assurance and risk, international, marketing and communications, and business development. The Chancellery Division is led by the Vice-Chancellor and President.

About the 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

Your expertise and initiative, combined with your ability to work as an excellent team player will be vital to your success in this role.

You will demonstrate:

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.

Careers at QUT

Our culture is vibrant, inspiring and challenging. It’s a world where
like-minds come together with a commitment to making a real world
difference, no matter what the area of expertise.

Beyond personal and professional fulfilment, a career at QUT brings a
broad range of tangible benefits. QUT is a high quality and flexible
organisation that is proud of its excellent employment conditions
which include but are not limited to:

• Parental leave provisions
• Study support encompassing leave and financial assistance
• Comprehensive professional development
• Salary Packaging

Explore Life at QUT

Reference number: 221025

Term: Fixed-term, full-time basis until 30 June 2023

Remuneration: $96,955 to $104,981 pa (HEW6) (inclusive of $81,928 to $88,710 pa salary, 17% superannuation and 17.5% recreation leave loading)

Location: Kelvin Grove

Job opens: 26-Sep-2022

Applications Close: 09-Oct-2022 at 11.30pm

Open to: Applicants who have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of the fixed-term appointment.

In support of our strategic priority of Indigenous Australian success, Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

At QUT, our values reflect what we believe in, and what is important
to us as an organisation. They capture our strengths, our
distinctiveness and sit alongside the priorities outlined in our
Blueprint 6, and guide our decisions and actions.

QUT aims to inspire and shape the future with talented students and
staff from diverse communities , united by our core values
of Ambition, Curiosity, Integrity, Inclusiveness, and Innovation.

If you’re curious, innovative, and ready to experience what
a career at QUT can offer, we’re ready to meet you. You can find
out more about this role and how to apply by clicking ‘Apply’ or
the link below.

View the job details at: Queensland
University of Technology – Social Media Officer (nga.net.au)

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