Social Media And Digital Content Advisor

Approx. $60-$65 per hour plus Super dependent on experience Assignment duration is up to a period of 3 months. Immediate start Northern Melbourne suburb location

Social Media Advisor opportunity

• Approx. $60-$65 per hour plus Super dependent on experience
• Assignment duration is up to a period of 3 months. Immediate start
• North Melbourne suburb location

About the role

Government body requires an experienced Social Media Advisor with a focus on content creation and community engagement to join them on a short-term assignment for a duration of up to a period of 3 months. As the Social Media Advisor, you will develop and manage high quality and relevant social media content across multiple channels in alignment with Communications strategy.

The position requires a keen eye for detail, ability to manage deadlines and multiple projects, and be a confident communicator.

Responsibilities and duties

Key tasks and responsibilities will include:

• Creating, editing and publishing social content (stills, videos, reels, stories, carousels).
• Managing content calendars, scheduling posts and keeping assets organised.
• Writing captions and maintaining a consistent brand voice across all platforms.
• Identifying content opportunities and supporting campaigns and launches.
• Filming and capturing content, including attending photo shoots when required.
• Coordinating with internal stakeholders.
• Managing community engagement (comments, messages, community posts, general media monitoring).
• Overseeing paid social content and helping optimise performance through analytics.
• Identifying and communicating potentially negative reputation issues, ensuring Coordinator and Manager are informed in a timely manner.
• Compiling digital media monitoring clippings for inclusion in the weekly newsletter.
• Creating action plans that address potentially negative online discussions and proactively enhance the reputation of the organisation and its activities.

Skills and Experience

Skills and experience you will need to demonstrate include:

• Demonstrated understanding of strategic communications and social media, as part of wider communication campaign
• Demonstrated experience preparing social media content to foster audience growth and engagement within a government environment
• Demonstrated experience in reporting on and interpreting social media analytics and understanding trends to foster organic growth
• An understanding and experience in social media community management is highly desirable
• Understands the importance of proofreading and attention to detail for social media

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Digital communications, Social Media, Communications, and/or equivalent experience gained from working in a government environment

How to apply?

Please apply online using the appropriate link below forwarding a copy of your cover letter and your resume highlighting your social media and content creation experience, your government experience, and your suitability for the role. Please quote ref. 247869 when submitting your application.

Please note:

• Candidates that have submitted a cover letter or statement of useability addressing the knowledge and skills requirements will be considered only
• Candidates with prior social media experience in a government environment will be highly regarded
• The pay rate offered is inclusive of 25% casual loading
• The anticipated hours per week are 38 (7.6 hours per day) for this contract

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Casual Loading
Please note for all Australian based contract and temporary roles only, the pay rate is inclusive of mandatory 25% casual loading. This excludes permanent and fixed term roles.

Consultant

Edgardo.Robinson@hudson.com

Reference number: 247869
Profession:Marketing, Communications & DigitalMarketing Communications

Company: Hudson
Date posted: 12th Dec, 2025