First listed on: 28 November 2018

Social Media Officer

The Opportunity

  • Are you a creative communicator?
  • Use your skills to share CSIRO’s stories across different social media and communication platforms
  • Apply today to join the CSIRO Corporate Affairs team

CSIRO is looking for a creative communicator with a flair for producing compelling content and a strong understanding of digital media. In this exciting role, you will work as part of a team to plan and implement the delivery of CSIRO’s stories across a wide array of social media and communication platforms.

Your duties will include

  • Working proactively with the team to implement effective communication plans and content posts across digital and social channels.
  • Researching, writing and editing content including blog posts, social media posts, video scripts, and web copy.
  • Monitoring social media and, where appropriate and under advice, moderating and responding to posts.
  • Providing admin support and training to the Corporate Affairs team across all social media channels and databases.
  • Providing metrics across all social media channels upon request.

Location: Negotiable - Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane
Salary: AU$62k – AU$79k plus up to 15.4% superannuation
Tenure: Indefinite
Reference: 59413 

To be successful you will need

  • Relevant qualifications or work experience in an area such as communication, PR, or digital and social media
  • To be a creative communicator with excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • To be able to show demonstrated engagement with digital and social media coupled with a good knowledge in this area.
  • The ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with colleagues, management and stakeholders at all levels.
  • To be able to show initiative and the ability to be responsive in the media environment.

For details about who to contact and for more information please view the Position Description

We’re working hard to recruit diverse people and ensure all our people feel supported to do their best work and empowered to let their ideas flourish.

Flexible Working Arrangements

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. Talk to us about how this role could be flexible for you. Balance

About CSIRO

At CSIRO you can be part of helping to solve big, complex problems that make a real difference to our future. We spark off each other, learn from each other, trust each other and collaborate to achieve more than we could individually in a supportive, rewarding, inclusive and truly flexible environment.  

Apply Online

To apply online, please provide a CV and cover letter outlining your suitability and motivation for the role.

Applications Close

10th December 2018




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