Social Media Specialist

Indie Education is an educational hub and home to a family of training and educational programs, providing learning services for all age groups, driven by a team that is dedicated and passionate about lifelong learning. Our programs cater for the needs and interests of young people, senior secondary school students in Years 9 to 12, the general community, third age learners, and adults with a disability in supported employment, training and lifestyle activities.

Indie Education is seeking a Social Media Specialist to join the ICT team based in Wodonga, Victoria.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone to make a significant contribution who is looking to progress their career in a growing non-for-profit organisation, with opportunity for future promotion within the organisation. The role will report to ICT Manager and be responsible in assisting with the management of all Social Media, website and associated analytics for the company.

The Social Media Specialist’s key responsibility is to craft, coordinate, and execute Social Media and website content that resonates with our audience. Collaborating closely with company staff, you will spearhead content creation, updates and manage the day-to-day process for placements across Social Media and the world wide web. 

Workplace taskings & Key responsibilities:

• Develop and implement strategies for Social Media platforms to engage company presence and engagement.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to maintain consistent digital message and uphold brand integrity.
• Management of all Company Social Media platforms.
• Provide guidance and training to Social Media editors and site managers.
• Developing and executing Social Media posts and campaigns that attract and engage via Facebook Instagram & LinkedIn.
• Update and facilitate Company websites.
• Manage website builds, domain hosting and registrations.
• Checking the website for any errors or issues and providing feedback and suggestions for improvement.
• Manage Company Google identity and information.
• Analyse and report on the performance of Social Media platforms and provide web analytics as required.
• Content and digital media creation.

Skills and Experience:

• Experience in managing Social Media platforms and a strong understanding of digital analytics.

• Ability to identify and resolve any inconsistencies or gaps in digital content.

• Experience with WordPress or other comparable web content management systems.
• High-level organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and autonomously.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn new skills and adapt to changing needs
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Highly developed communication skills both written and verbal.
• Experience working in the education or not-for-profit sector (advantageous but not essential).
• Digital content creation skills, such as photo and video editing, are highly regarded but not essential.

For this position with our company, applicants must be willing and able to provide:

• Current Australian Drivers Licence
• Annual National Police Check
• Working with Children’s Check

Remuneration:

• $66,941.00 per annum plus super.
• A company laptop and phone is provided with this position.
• Salary Packaging through Maxxia.

The fine print:

• Applicants must have rights to work in Australia without sponsorship
• No agencies

To Apply:

All applicants must submit a Cover Letter (no more than 2 pages) via Seek addressing the workplace tasking’s for this role as listed above, along with a Resume.

If you have any questions regarding the role, please email **************@indie.edu.au.  

Applications will close on Friday 6th March, 2024 however interviews may commence prior.