Social Media Specialist

The key duties of the position include
The Role
We seek to fill the role of Social Media Specialist from April to December 2024 to cover a period of maternity leave.
The ideal candidate will hold baseline clearance; have familiarity with analysing data or working with information from various sources. Experience or understanding of Social Media tools, collection management systems, and digital asset management systems is highly desirable.
Key responsibilities include:

• Building operational dashboards and conducting reputational analysis;
• Providing policy advice;
• Analysing data reports and insights;
• Planning, creating and scheduling strategic content in line with campaigns;
• Undertaking community management tasks; and
• Providing out-of-hours support on a rostered basis, as required.

You will work both independently and collaboratively to support Defence's strategic communication objectives and outcomes.
The candidate we are seeking will demonstrate an eagerness to engage with the multifaceted aspects of data management while also possessing strong copywriting and coordination skills.
The role is based in Russell Offices, Canberra, ACT.
About our Team
The Defence Social Media Hub within the Defence News Bureau is responsible for:

• Whole-of-Defence Social Media strategy, policy, process, training, content guidance, crisis management, reputational analysis, technical support and account consolidation;
• Data analysis, content creation and management for the Department of Defence and Chief of the Defence Force accounts; and
• Maintaining policy documents and relevant guides.

Our Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will hold baseline clearance, in-depth familiarity with various Social Media platforms, good copywriting skills, analysing data or working with information from various sources. Experience or understanding of Social Media tools, collection management systems, and digital asset management systems is highly desirable.