Social Media Officer

Applications close: 8 July 2026
Social Media Officer
Temporary full-time position up to March 2027
Up to 35 hours a week + Variable Day Off every 19-days
Salary: $54.41 - $63.23 per hour + 12% Superannuation

Please note: Although this position is advertised as temporary full-time, we are open to considering a job-share arrangement and may appoint two candidates who can jointly meet the requirements of the role. Applicants seeking part-time or job-share arrangements are encouraged to apply. Please indicate your preference in your application.

Are you a passionate content creator and storyteller? Do you love social media and keep up to date with the latest trends and technologies related to the digital/social media landscape? We are looking for a creative and forward thinking Social Media and Content Creator who is passionate about producing high-quality content for a range of audiences online.

What you'll do

As our Social Media Officer, you'll be responsible for creating and delivering engaging digital content including photography, video, and written material, for Council’s social media channels to drive awareness, engagement, and positive sentiment around Council programs, events, services, and initiatives. This role involves managing, monitoring, and reporting on Council’s social media presence and proactive content to help shape community and visitor perception.

Why Wingecarribee?

Wingecarribee Shire sits at the heart of the Southern Highlands of NSW, renowned for its natural beauty, vibrant towns, and strong sense of community. We are proud to serve a region with a thriving local economy and a lifestyle that balances career opportunities with wellbeing.

As a forward-thinking Council, we are committed to building a sustainable, inclusive, and resilient future. Guided by our Community Strategic Plan 2035, we focus on delivering high-quality services that support our community while protecting the unique character of our Shire.

By joining Wingecarribee Shire Council, you’ll be part of an organisation that values teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvement, where your skills make a real difference to the places our community lives, works, and enjoys.

You'll also get to enjoy:

• Attractive salary package + 12% superannuation
• Variable days off every 19-days
• Health & wellbeing initiatives – Fitness Passport, EAP and Flu Vaccines
• Career development & learning support – Tertiary assistance available
• Flexible working arrangements – WFH opportunities
• Salary packaging options available - make the most of your income
• Community & social engagement – Enjoy opportunities to participate in local events, team-building activities, and community initiatives that bring our staff and residents together.
• Recognition through our annual awards ceremony celebrating and rewarding staff achievements

What you'll need (Essential Criteria)

1. Tertiary qualifications in marketing, communications, public and or media relations or equivalent experience in social media and digital communications
2. Demonstrated experience in social media content creation and cultivation of channels, with a focus on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn, but also on the use of short video format
3. Demonstrated ability to curate a channel or account to grow reach and engagement
4. Experience in the use of tools to schedule, archive and monitor social media content
5. Proven ability to develop rapport and engage with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders to foster and sustain partnerships
6. Experience in Content Management System (CMS) publishing and video editing, high-level computer skills and experience with Adobe creative suite and Microsoft Office.
7. Demonstrated use of initiative, innovation, decision making and time management skills to best utilise resources, create efficiencies and prioritise demands.
8. Demonstrated ability to pursue own continuous learning and maintain current knowledge of social media trends and issues, and to quickly acquire new technical skills
9. Current Class C Driver Licence.

How to Apply

Submit the following documents:

• Resume - A current resume outlining your relevant skills, experience, and employment history.
• Relevant Certifications - Copies of any qualifications, licenses, or accreditations required for the role.
• Responses to the Essential Criteria (Statement of Claims) - A completed Statement of Claims addressing the Essential Criteria listed in the position description. Use this document to provide detailed examples demonstrating how your skills, experience, and qualifications meet each essential criterion.

Applications that do not address the essential criteria may not be considered.

Have Questions?

• Contact Talia Stringer, Coordinator Communications and Engagement on 0491 907 903.

Applications close:  8 July 2026 – don’t miss this opportunity.

Wingecarribee Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, veterans, and persons with a disability. If you require reasonable adjustments during our application process, please contact us at [email protected], by phone on 1300 680 888 or by visiting our office at 68 Elizabeth St, Moss Vale.