UNICEF is the world’s largest children’s charity working to protect vulnerable children, globally and here in Australia. Run entirely on voluntary donations, we work to improve the lives of every vulnerable child, no matter who they are or where they live. Every day our teams are on the ground in 190 countries working with local partners to deliver lifesaving help and create lasting change. From vaccinating children in war zones to providing early childhood education access in Indigenous communities, donations help us to protect every child, no matter what.

We are offering a full time permanent position, working in a flexible environment, built around the diversity of our team and their needs. A competitive salary commensurate with the not for profit sector is offered together with a broad range of wellbeing benefits.

What we are looking for

UNICEF Australia is seeking a Social Media Coordinator who will play a vital role in driving our social media presence and engaging our target audience. With your passion for social media and expertise in content creation and community management, you will contribute to the success of UNICEF Australia, making a difference in the lives of children. We are looking for someone who can develop creative assets, both static and video, that adhere to social media best practice. You are a passionate, creative and flexible individual eager to join a purpose driven organisation.

Your day will include:

• Create and schedule engaging social media content that aligns with our social media strategy and captivates our target audience, including planning, setting up and monitoring of Meta Ad Campaigns
• Monitor, measure, and report on social media performance to track effectiveness and identify areas for improvement while staying up-to-date with social media trends
• Manage our community and serve as the primary point of contact for all requests, messages, and comments across our social media channels, making sure replies are current and relevant
• Provide regular updates to teams on trends, sentiment analysis, and notable highlights from community moderation
• Analyse tags, mentions and re-shares to track any notable moments or particularly concerning trends
• Assist with administration for the team, which may include submitting invoices, filing, and other tasks as they arise

We would like you to have the following skills and experience

• A passion for creative content and a proven record in delivering written and image-led content for social media, optimised for a range of audiences and different channels
• A deep knowledge of social media, including understanding of emerging platforms and trends enabling you to represent UNICEF Australia on social media channels
• Interest and proven experience in community management
• Ability to use design tools including but not limited to Photoshop, Canva, etc., Filming or video editing for social media is a plus
• Understanding of social media analytics, with experience in monitoring and reporting on data

What will it feel like to work at UNICEF Australia

• An environment and culture built on the importance of teamwork, collaboration and shared purpose
• Sector leading salary packaging and a competitive salary commensurate with the NFP sector
• A flexible work environment with balance between home and office work, which puts the wellbeing of our staff at the centre of our decision making
• A positive and values-driven work culture which celebrates our achievements and recognises our teams
• A wellbeing package which includes such things as access to meditation, yoga, EAP and Birthday leave
• Commitment to our child-first philosophy with generous paid parental leave and offering
• The opportunity to support a global impactful cause and make a difference for every child

How To Apply

To apply for this fantastic opportunity please select APPLY and submit the following documents in PDF format:

• Your Cover Letter, outlining your relevant experience and highlighting a summary of your strengths
• Your CV

For further information, please be in touch with our People & Culture Team via [email protected] using the subject line: Social Media Coordinator enquiry via EthicalJobs.

All applicants are required to be legally entitled to work in Australia. UNICEF Australia has a zero-tolerance approach to abuse and exploitation and adheres to strict safeguarding principles. All successful candidates will be required to undergo rigorous background checks (including National Police Check and Working with Children Check) and sign and abide by our Code of Conduct on Child Safeguarding & Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse.