Senior Social Media Officer T2D Project

Department for Infrastructure and Transport
Job reference: 571527
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
Do you have exceptional content creation skills and a passion for effective communication? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where you can help drive positive results?
At the Department for Infrastructure and Transport, we are connecting South Australia to keep our State moving. We are responsible for delivering a multi-billion-dollar pipeline of transformative transport and social infrastructure projects, operating and maintaining thousands of kilometres of roads and managing our city’s public transport network. Our work encompasses every part of our State; from our cities to our regions, connecting and strengthening community. We value diversity and inclusion and foster an environment of collaboration, flexibility, and support for our staff.
The River Torrens to Darlington (T2D) Project is the largest road infrastructure project South Australia has ever undertaken. It is the final 10.5 km of the North-South Corridor and will allow motorists to bypass 21 sets of traffic lights between the River Torrens and Darlington and will provide the State with a range of economic, transport, safety and community benefits.
The project has grown its Social Media channels from scratch to nearly 20,000 followers and we're looking for the right person to guide and continue that audience growth and communicate directly with the community about a project that will change the way we live, move and connect.
Reporting to the Manager Media T2D, the Senior Social Media Officer T2D provides Social Media advice and services exclusively for the T2D Project, including content and post creation, strategic channel direction and responding to customer enquiries and feedback.
If you are ready to take on this exciting opportunity and contribute to biggest transport investment in the State’s history, we invite you to apply for this role.
The successful candidate will have:

• Relevant tertiary level qualifications in communications or a related field or equivalent industry experience.
• Demonstrated experience working within a Social Media, media or political environment.

Special Conditions
Some work outside of normal hours and on weekends and public holidays will be required.
Prior to employment with the Department, the successful candidate will be required to:

• provide a National Police Check.
• gain a Department for Human Services (DHS) working with children check (WWCC) which is required to be renewed every five years before expiry.

Remuneration
ASO6 - $97,022 to $102,626 per annum
Tenure
Temporary appointment for a term up to two (2) years.
Enquiries
Mr Paul Kermode
Manager, Media Torrens to Darlington
Telephone: 0438 660 359
Email: paul.kermode@sa.gov.au
Application Instructions
Applications can be submitted online by clicking the 'Apply' button.
Additional Notes
Applicants are required to submit a CV and a Cover Letter of no more than 2 pages addressing the selection criteria in the attached Role Statement. In addition, applicants are required to complete the online application form as part of their application for employment.
Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
Applications close: 23/01/2024 5:00 PM
Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.