Content Officer
Content Officer
Salary:
60 - 65
/ Year
Contract Type:
Contract
Location:
VIC - Melbourne - VIC
Industry:
IT & Communication
Reference:
4070367
Contact Name:
Imogen
Contact Email:
imogen@publicsectorpeople.com.au
Date Published:
28-Aug-2026
Our client is a local council seeking an experienced Social Media & Content Officer
to join their Communications team on a 6-month temporary contract.
This is a hands-on opportunity for a digital communications specialist who can take ownership of social media channels, develop engaging content and provide strategic advice across a large, diverse organisation.
About the Role
You will play a key role in shaping and delivering the organisation’s digital presence, including:
You will be a confident digital communications professional with:
If you're a Social Media & Content Officer, Digital Communications Officer, Social Media Specialist or Communications Advisor looking for your next local government contract, we'd love to hear from you.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
This is a hands-on opportunity for a digital communications specialist who can take ownership of social media channels, develop engaging content and provide strategic advice across a large, diverse organisation.
About the Role
You will play a key role in shaping and delivering the organisation’s digital presence, including:
- Developing and implementing a social media strategy
- Managing corporate social media channels and day-to-day content
- Creating engaging written, visual and video content for digital audiences
- Supporting digital campaigns and broader communications initiatives
- Monitoring social media trends, community issues and audience sentiment
- Providing advice and guidance to internal stakeholders on social media best practice
- Developing content for websites and other online channels
- Tracking and reporting on social media performance and engagement
- Supporting broader communications activities including campaigns, publications and emergency communications when required
- Working closely with internal stakeholders to plan and deliver effective communications
You will be a confident digital communications professional with:
- Demonstrated experience managing social media for a medium to large organisation
- Strong writing, editing and content creation skills
- Experience developing and delivering social media strategies
- A strong understanding of digital communications and audience engagement
- Experience creating content across multiple formats, including video and photography
- Excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to provide specialist communications advice
- The ability to work autonomously, manage competing deadlines and use initiative
- Experience managing or contributing to complex websites
- Local or State Government experience highly regarded
If you're a Social Media & Content Officer, Digital Communications Officer, Social Media Specialist or Communications Advisor looking for your next local government contract, we'd love to hear from you.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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