Aps5 Digital Content Creator

As one of the Australia's largest providers of human resources solutions, Chandler Macleod has a proven track record of unleashing potential in people and companies. For over 40 years Chandler Macleod's recruitment business has connected leading-edge projects and employers with outstanding business professionals.
Our client is seeking to engage an APS5 Digital Content Creator.
Location: Townsville, QLD
Contract Length: Until 07/08/2024 with possibility of extension
Eligibility/Security Requirement: Applicants must be Australian Citizens. Successful candidate will be required to obtain a cleared Police Check.
The Position
In this position, you will be involved in developing a range of audience-focused content for the channels including, but not limited to: entertaining and interactive content, written posts, blogs, images, engaging live, short-form and long-form videos, reels, animations, and infographics. You will participate in and manage activities end-to-end - including planning stages with subject matter experts (conceptualizing, storyboarding, copywriting, editing), production, release strategy, and evaluation.
You'll know your way around social media channels, scheduling tools and measurement, and be able to use your creative copywriting and content producing skills to optimize content across channels to maximize audience reach, amplify the messages, and ensure return on investment.
The position also supports the team in providing video material to journalists, as well as participating in other projects that supports the overarching communications plan, across the team and the organization.
The Person
The suitable candidate will be agile and adaptive in the way they work, open to change and willing to explore innovative ways of working. When you work for us, you understand that leadership exists at all levels, and you display this at all times. You work collaboratively to deliver results and display the personal drive and integrity expected of an Australian Public Service (APS) employee.

• You are an experienced Digital Content writer, producer and strategist who has administered online channels using digital marketing principles and skills.
• You're focused, productive and know how to identify priorities and meet timelines.
• You are experienced in producing videos from strategy and planning through to completion.
• You're an active social media and website user who keeps up to date with latest trends.
• You are someone who can work collaboratively across the team, the organization, key stakeholders, and the wider community using creativity to build and implement Digital Content.

Duties:

• Contribute to the Agency's digital and marketing initiatives, provide strategic and practical advice, and identify opportunities for delivering a creative and audience-focused digital experience through implementing our digital and marketing plan.
• Produce engaging and creative ways to tell-stories and position the Agency through interactive content, video, audio, photography, infographics, blogs, animations and reels, with the in-house teams or via external suppliers from the planning stages (conception, storyboard, copywriting) right through to the finished product. Create and manage video content marketing strategies, and social media presences.
• Assist with coordinating content and managing social media platforms including moderation, handling comments, messages, and actively engaging with other key stakeholder channels to increase brand awareness.
• Develop an editorial calendar and coordinate a team of content champions across the organization to support organization objectives and enhance brand awareness within the digital space, driving website traffic and social media conversions (from awareness to action). Measure, evaluate and report on the performance of all digital activities and channels.
• Support the Digital Manager by assisting with the ongoing enhancement and maintenance of the Agency's website using a content management system.
• As part of the team, participate in section functions including media relations media clips, after-hours on-call roster and media liaison.

Essential requirements:

• Demonstrated experience in videography and strong knowledge of related software applications such as Adobe Creative Suite,
• Be able to travel and participate in on-call media roster, including working weekends and outside core hours when required.

Desirable qualifications or equivalent experience:

• Tertiary qualifications in marketing, digital media, videography, communications, public relations,
• Experience in website content management systems,
• a minimum dive qualification of Dive Master or Instructor.

If you feel you are a suitable candidate submit your application by hitting “Apply for this job”. Alternatively, you can call Leanne Porter on 02 6268 9926 for further discussion.
Please Note - The due date for this submission is 20/03/2024.
At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.
You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion