Senior Social Media Officer

Company Description

Marketing and Communications provide university-wide strategic marketing and communications advice and develop, manage and implement marketing and communications activities (including advertising) across all Griffith audiences including prospective and current students, staff, alumni, donors and corporate partners.

Job Description

We're seeking a creative Senior Social Media Officer with the expertise to lead and manage compelling content that boosts Griffith University's profile and drives engagement.

You'll collaborate with senior leaders and academics to uncover stories that align with our strategy and resonate across social platforms.

Working closely with the Social Media Manager, you'll deliver high-impact projects and advise on how to maximise social media's potential.

• Create engaging content that elevates the University's profile and celebrates research, student, alumni, and staff achievements.
• Collaborate across teams to deliver high-impact campaigns aligned with strategic priorities.
• Coordinate workflows to ensure efficient and effective content delivery.
• Coordinate content relating to the new Griffith CBD campus and promoting Griffith as the exclusive Australian Olympic Pathway University.
• Build capability by coaching, mentoring, and delivering social media training.
• Develop and execute strategies for multi-platform distribution.

What we can offer

• This is a fixed term (until the end of May 2027), full-time position primarily based at the Griffith University Brisbane South (Nathan). As Griffith is a multi-site University you may be required to work across other locations.
• Base Salary $101,068- $109,496 per annum plus 17% Superannuation.

Qualifications

Tertiary qualifications in an area relating to journalism, communication or marketing and/or an equivalent combination of relevant work experience, education and training.

Additional Information

As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University, we've worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer:

• Wide range of Learning and Development opportunities
• Mix of on campus and work from home options available and a supportive work environment
• Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts
• Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading
• Support with future learning opportunities through our educational staff assistance scheme
• Opportunities for internal mobility
• Health Safety and Wellbeing initiatives – on campus Gym facilities

At Griffith, we're committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever you're from. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information, please refer to Griffith's Modern Slavery Policy.

Applicants must have Australian working rights. Sponsorship is not available for this position, and successful candidates may be subject to a criminal history check.

How to apply

Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following:

• A covering letter, addressing the Job Description section above and the Position Description
• Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details

For further information about this role, please contact Ryan Taylor, Social Media Manager, Marketing and Communications via

Closing date: Sunday 30th November 2025 at 11:59pm AEST. All applications must be submitted online.

Please allow at least 1 – 2 weeks from the closing date to expect an application update.