• Lead content, channel planning and production for social media
• Permanent position, Sydney or Melbourne location + hybrid working
• Work for the world’s largest humanitarian organisation

About Red Cross

Australian Red Cross is part of the world’s largest humanitarian movement. We support and empower people and communities in times of vulnerability. We act for humanity.

About the role

Join our Creative team and be responsible for managing, producing, and distributing content on all Red Cross social media channels and help us communicate our work and drive conversion rates.

You will lead the content and channel planning and production for all of our social media channels – Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and TikTok.

You will utilise your experience in social media to enhance brand and know how to effectively respond to negative and inaccurate social media posts.

You will lead the strategic thinking and produce social media content for key fundraising campaigns, our program work nationally and internationally, our retail stores, and First Aid and Mental Health training.

What you will bring

• Proven skills in digital and social media design and superior knowledge of social media and digital marketing trends and channels.
• Innovative and highly creative with experience producing compelling and engaging content
• Ability to prioritise, work collaboratively and develop trusted working relationships.
• Confidence providing advice and counsel to senior leaders.
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment balancing multiple projects simultaneously and working to tight deadlines.
• Passionate about exploring and implementing innovative ways of reaching audiences through social media and digital channels.
• High self-motivation, achievement focused and strives for continuous improvement.
• Significant experience in social media management, content production and strategy.

Benefits that act for you, while you act for humanity

Financial wellbeing: In addition to your salary, you can take advantage of salary packaging that could provide you with a great way to reduce the amount of tax you pay - and get more from your salary. You can salary package up to $15,900 for living expenses (such as rent, groceries, utility bills); up to $2,650 for holiday accommodation and meals when dining out; Novated car leases; superannuation and purchase additional annual leave.

Health & Wellbeing: You can tap into specialist advice for nutrition, sleep, resilience and mindfulness, as well as access to guided meditations and other wellbeing programs.

Work/Life Flexibility: You can access flexible working arrangements, paid ‘Me’ day just for you and a wide range of other paid leave options.

Career development: Access to ongoing learning, training, and development courses.

Further information

To find out more about this opportunity please refer to the position description below. For additional enquiries, please contact Pat Baron [email protected], using the subject line: Senior Specialist - Social Media enquiry via EthicalJobs, for a confidential chat.

Position description:  Senior Specialist - Social Media (HRC0086419).pdf.

Please apply as soon as possible as we will be reviewing applications as they come in and may close the advertisement earlier

Red Cross strives to create a safe and inclusive culture with wellbeing at its centre. We embrace diversity and welcome Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people with different lived experiences, abilities, gender, ethnicity, age, and sexual orientation. We are a child safe organisation with zero tolerance of any harm to children. Our vision is to be trusted as the leading humanitarian organisation making a genuine difference in the lives of people and communities.

Thank you for considering a career at Red Cross. We also have great opportunities to volunteer.Click here to find out more.

Job Ref #: 522343