Manager Social Media

Manager Social Media

At theNSW Department of Education we educate and inspire lifelong learners from early childhood through schooling to vocational education and training.

• Ongoing

• Located in Parramatta with flexible working arrangements available

• Salary ranging from $154231 - $178369 per annum plus employers contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.

About the role

Exciting opportunity to lead social media for one of Australias largest education systems and help shape how more than 2200 NSW public schools connect with parentsstudentsand communities.

You will lead the departments social media strategy across major channels including FacebookInstagramand LinkedIn while driving our expansion into emerging platforms such as TikTok. The role combines strategy governance content performance communitymanagementand practical support for schools.

In this role you will:

• Lead the departments social media strategygovernanceand policy settings

• Manage and optimise major department social media channels reaching hundreds of thousands of followers across NSW

• Drive the departments expansion into emerging platforms including TikTok

• Provide advice to schools and department staff on social media policy accountmanagementandappropriate useof social media

• Support schools with account setup moderation communitymanagementand harmful content removal

• Lead training workshops and resources that build social media capability across NSW public schools

• Use insightsdataand platform trends to improve content performance and audience engagement.

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About you

We are looking for a strategic and hands-on social media leader who understands how to build strong trusted and engaging digital communities.

You will bring sound judgement creativity and confidence working across complex stakeholder environments. You know how to balance audience growth and engagement with policy reputationsafetyand risk.

You will be someone who can:

• lead social media strategy across large or complex organisations

• translate platform trends and audience insights into practical content and channel decisions

• provideclear advice on social media risksmoderationand community management

• support teams and stakeholders to use social media safely and effectively

• develop training guidance and resources that build capability

• bring a strong understanding of contemporary social platforms including video-first and emerging channels

• work calmly and decisively in sensitivehigh-profileor fast-moving social media environments

• demonstrate sound judgement and a commitment to the value of public education.

• Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the DepartmentsAboriginal Education Policyand upholding theDepartments Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECGand to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.

Essential requirements of the role

• Current and valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance for paid employment

• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to thevalue of public education.

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements

• 35 hour working week

• Competitive salary sacrificing employers contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

• Flex Leave entitlements generous holidays & leave conditions

• Opportunities for advancement and mobility across the Department to support your career growth

How to apply

Attach a resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role.

Applicants are encouraged to prepare their application materials independently. The selection panel values authentic and personally written responses that reflect your own experience insights and alignment with the Departments values and priorities.

Please refer tothe Applicants Guide to Applyingtoassistyou with your application.

If you are an existing Education Support Staff (corporate staff) with the NSW Department of Educationclick herefor instructions on how tosubmityour application.

All other applicants pleasesubmityour application by clicking Apply Now.

Note:the selection process will include a range of assessment techniques toassistindeterminingyour suitability for the role. Successful candidates willbe requiredto undertake pre-employment screening for this role which includes a National Criminal History Check.

This is a child-related role.As a condition ofemploymentyou willbe requiredto provide a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number (for paid employment).Visit thewebsitefor more information.