Social Media Officer

• Permanent Full-time
• 35 hours per week Monday – Friday, 9:00am to 5pm
• Salary: $92,107 - $105,923 p.a. plus 11.5% Superannuation

About Us

Waverley is a diverse and innovative Council located in the heart of Sydney's Eastern Suburbs. With a broad range of services, programs and initiatives, Waverley is one of the leading local government areas in NSW. Taking in some of Sydney's most beautiful beaches including the world famous Bondi Beach, and encompassing part of Sydney's global economic corridor at Bondi Junction, Waverley Council is an amazing place to broaden your career.

Benefits of Working at Waverley

• Professional development opportunities
• Staff social club, weekly yoga and other fun staff activities
• Yearly flu shots, skin checks and annual health and wellbeing fair
• Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
• Flexible working conditions, family friendly policies and other great employee benefits

The Role

Are you a creative and passionate social media professional looking to make a difference in the community? Waverley Council is seeking a dynamic Social Media Officer to lead and develop digital communications that champion the Council’s objectives and engage with our vibrant local community.

You will take charge of crafting compelling content, including video, across all of our social media platforms (including the Bondi Pavilion), aimed at enhancing the Council’s presence and effectively communicating key messages. A strategic mindset will be essential, as you devise comprehensive plans to engage target audiences, nurture partnerships with influencers, and manage online communities. 

A strong background in executing successful paid social media campaigns, particularly using Meta Ads Manager, is a must, as you will be managing both boosting efforts and broader ad campaigns. Additionally, you’ll handle community moderation, ensuring that conversations within the Council’s social spaces remain respectful and aligned with platform guidelines, especially when addressing sensitive topics.

Collaborating with both internal teams and external content creators, you will develop engaging, brand-aligned content that supports Waverley Council’s strategic goals. Proficiency in both videography and graphic design will be key in producing visually captivating assets. You’ll also contribute to the Council’s multimedia offerings by filming, editing, and producing video content that connects with diverse audiences.

If you are passionate about social media, community engagement, and visual storytelling, we would love to hear from you. Join Waverley Council and help us strengthen our connection with the community!

About You

• Experience in producing and writing content for social media campaigns.
• Ability to engage with diverse stakeholders of interest and to appreciate competing points of view.
• Proven ability to assist in the planning, coordination, and implementation of effective communication, both external and internal.
• Experience in social media content production, including shareable posts, video, images and graphics.
• Experience in social community management including management of contentious issues.
• Sound appreciation of the dynamic environment in which local authorities operate.
• A positive approach to working cooperatively with others and within a team.
• Understanding of and commitment to EEO.

Please refer to the position description for detailed information on the position and required skills and experience. For more information contact Beth Lazenby, Senior Communications Officer on 02 9083 8364

Waverley Council is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all candidates. We encourage applications from people from diverse groups, including, but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people; people from culturally diverse backgrounds; young people; older workers; people with disabilities; LGBTQIA+; and other minority groups. If you require accommodations or assistance during the application process, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our People and Culture team at recruitment@waverley.nsw.gov.au