The Opportunity

• Drive social media strategy and content development
• Deliver a range of communication campaigns and activities
• Join CSIRO -  solving the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology

The Position

As Social Media Advisor, you will work as part of the Editorial and Content team to plan and implement the delivery of CSIRO’s stories across a range of social media and communication platforms including our website, blog, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram.

A digital specialist, you will have a passion for creating compelling content and delivering it across a range of online channels. You will understand audience needs, have a strong news sense and a keen eye for good imagery and design.

Your duties will include

• Supporting the delivery of CSIRO communication strategies and activities in a fast moving, multi-channel environment including social and rich media. 
• Developing and coordinating social media campaigns: planning, building and implementing social media strategy.
• Researching, writing and editing content for external audiences in a variety of formats. 
• Monitoring and moderating social media, understanding the risks and opportunities inherent in two-way engagement with the community and referring issues to managers where appropriate
• Analysing metrics and making recommendations based on audience insights and key growth areas.
• Provide training and advice on digital and social media use across the Corporate Affairs function and to broader groups.

Location: Negotiable - Melbourne, Sydney, Canberra or Brisbane
Salary: AU$82k - AU$93k plus up to 15.4% superannuation
Tenure: Indefinite
Reference: 60498

To be successful you will need

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Communication, PR or Digital/Social.
• Relevant demonstrated ability to communicate science stories in a social or new media environment.
• Demonstrated creative and strategic thinking as well as a flexible, adaptive and responsive approach in the ever-changing media environment.
• Experience in audience measurement and research.
• High level written and oral communication skills and the ability to adapt to relevant medium and audience
• The ability to build and maintain excellent collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders that help to achieve positive outcomes.

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

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

27 Feb 2019