Social Media Officer

Job reference: 680780
Location: Adelaide
Job status: Temporary Appointment up to 2 years
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
ASO5 - $85,790 to $95,413 pa superannuation

The Department for Infrastructure and Transport delivers expert planning policy, efficient transport and valuable social economic infrastructure to the South Australian community that enhances the lifestyle of South Australians every day. We are passionate about our purpose and are seeking candidates that share in our vision and our values of collaboration, honesty, excellence, enjoyment, respect and safety.

The Opportunity
We're looking for a Social Media Officer to join our social media team and play a role in shaping how the Department connects with the public online.

In this role, you'll be a go-to expert for all things social - creating content and managing the full content lifecycle, from creative planning and production through to publishing, engagement, performance optimisation, and reporting. You'll work across both organic and paid campaigns, using your knowledge of audience targeting, boosting strategies, and analytics to maximise reach and impact.

You'll have the opportunity to identify emerging trends, manage risks, and guide internal teams on best practice - all while helping to strengthen the Department's presence across key platforms. You'll also support the administration of our social media management and analytics tools and play a key role in shaping how we measure and report on success.

About you
This is a chance to bring your creative flair, strategic thinking, and digital know-how to a role where your work will directly contribute to important public initiatives and communications.

To succeed in this role, you'll be able to demonstrate:

• Proven ability to plan, produce and optimise social media content and campaigns, including audience targeting, budget management, A/B testing and performance tracking.

• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to translate social media data and platform insights into actionable improvements and audience growth strategies.

• Excellent written and verbal communication, with a professional and tactful approach to engaging stakeholders and managing sensitive issues.

• Highly organised and adaptable, able to manage multiple campaigns and deadlines in a fast-paced, reactive environment.

Qualifications/Experience
Relevant tertiary level qualifications in communications or a related field or equivalent industry experience is desirable.

Special Conditions
Prior to employment with the Department the successful candidate will be required to provide:

• A National Police Check (NPC) which must be renewed every three years.

• A Department for Human Services (DHS) Working with Children Check (WWCC) which is required to be renewed every five years before expiry.

Some out of hours and weekend work, along with some intra/interstate travel requiring overnight stays, may be required.

Enquiries
Thomas Conlin
Manager, Social Media
Telephone:
Email: [email protected]

Application Instructions
Applications can be submitted online by clicking the 'Apply' button.

Applicants are required to submit a CV and a cover letter of no more than 2 pages addressing the selection criteria in the attached role statement.

Our Commitment
The Department for Infrastructure and Transport is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture across the department, planning for and promoting diversity and culturally safe workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from diverse community groups and ages including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA , people with disabilities and other diversity groups. The Department recognises the benefits that such an approach brings for our staff and customers in delivering the future of South Australia.

As a WE'RE EQUAL organisation we are committed to treating everyone equally, proudly promoting our department, and all its spaces as safe places for everybody.

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Applications close: 7/07/2025 9:00 PM