Role type: Full Time; Continuing
Department: Advancement (University Communications & Marketing)
Salary: UOM 7 - $109,093 - $118,091 p.a. plus 17% super

• Drive social media excellence, showcase research and teaching impact, collaborate across prestigious faculties
• Apply now to shape the University's digital presence and amplify its world-class reputation
• Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

The University of Melbourne
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Your next career opportunity
As a Social Media Advisor, you'll have the exciting opportunity to drive the University of Melbourne's social media presence across three prestigious faculties. You'll create engaging content, implement innovative strategies, and provide expert advice to showcase the University's excellence in research, teaching, and campus experiences. Working collaboratively with diverse stakeholders, you'll play a crucial role in amplifying the University's brand and impact on social platforms.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Manage and Moderate Social Media Channels: Enhance the University's brand and reputation through effective channel management and content creation.
• Develop Engaging Content: Produce and distribute innovative, shareable content across various social media platforms.
• Provide Expert Advice and Training: Support University stakeholders in social media strategy, operation, and reporting.
• Analyse and Report on Performance: Monitor campaign effectiveness and provide recommendations for optimisation.

You may be a great fit if:

You are a creative and strategic social media professional with experience in developing engaging content and implementing successful social media initiatives in a complex organisation.

You may also:

• Have a tertiary qualification in marketing, communications, or a related field.
• Possess strong copywriting skills and experience in social media content development.
• Demonstrate exceptional client service and stakeholder management abilities.
• Have excellent communication skills.
• Be adaptable and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
• Show a commitment to high ethical standards and professionalism.

For further information please refer to the attached PD.

What we offer you!
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment, including:

• Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being

• Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance

• Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance

• Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program

For more information check out our benefits page!

Your new team - Advancement (University Communications & Marketing)
University's Communications and Marketing function provides strategic, advisory and operational services to support the academic mission and the University strategy. It fosters a culture of best practice and collaboration across the University's communication and marketing teams and stakeholders and uses data-driven insights to inform decision-making across the University.

Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. We believe the diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb.

We're committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing reasonable adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. For assistance, please contact Bec Tucker on 0478 269 660 or at [email protected] (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments'). Contact details for other enquiries are located at the bottom of this page.

Find more information for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians. Our Indigenous strategy, Murmuk Djerring outlines our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff and students.

Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team at [email protected] for further information and support.

Please note: This role requires current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available.

A Working with Children Check (WWCC) is required for all positions. If successful, we'll guide you through the WWCC application process during onboarding and reimburse the cost.
Join Us and unlock your career potential!
If this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:

• Resume

• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience

Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description.

Learn more about the application process, including tips and FAQs.

For recruitment queries, email Walid Abdullatif [email protected]. Include the Position Number and Job Title in the subject line. Please do not send applications to this email address.

For job-specific queries, refer to the contact details in the Position Description.

Applications close: 19 October 202511:55 PM Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) / Melbourne time zone.

Position Description: JR-004911 Social Media Advisor PD .pdf