Young Carer Digital Impact Officer

Carers NSW is the peak organisation for carers in NSW. We are a not-for-profit organisation connecting and empowering carers across NSW and improving their quality of life through activities programs training and policy advice. We advocate for carers of all ages and circumstances.

As the Young Carer Digital Impact Officer you will bring the lived experience and insights of a young carer to review analyse and strengthen Carers NSWs approach to social media and digital engagement. This role will work collaboratively with the Policy and Communications teams to assess effectiveness of current practice identify opportunities for improvement and implement creative recommendations to increase awareness connection and participation with young carers in NSW.

Young carers are children and young people aged 25 years and under who provide unpaid care and support to a family member friend or partner living with a disability mental illness drug and/or alcohol dependency chronic condition terminal illness or who is ageing or frail. Young carers are not always but can be the main provider of support (the primary carer).

This is a part time (2 days per week) contract position until August 2026.

Our ideal candidate should possess the following skills and attributes:

• Lived experience as a young carer or a former young carer
• Tertiary qualifications in Marketing Communications or a related field or working towards.
• Demonstrated experience in digital marketing or a related role
• Proficiency in Google Analytics Google Ads and social media platforms including Instagram Facebook & Linkedin.
• Proficiency in Canva and or designing content for social media
• Understanding of brand standards and adherence to brand guidelines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multitask and manage time effectively

To learn more about what we do please visit our website

Employment Requirements:

• Satisfactory Police Check
• Current Working with Children Check
• COVID-19 Vaccination
• Rights to live and work in Australia

Salary and Benefits

The Salary is around $40K super for 2 days per week. Additional benefits include salary sacrificing benefits flexible work arrangements a highly supportive team environment excellent training and development opportunities and health and wellness programs.

We look forward to seeing your application and how your skills and experience can create successful outcomes for all NOW!

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Carers NSW recognises the value of diversity in its workplace and acknowledges the contributions that people of diverse backgrounds bring to the organisation.