If you’re looking for a role that blends creative storytelling with purpose-driven communication – and you’re ready for the next step in your social media career – this could be your move. We’re looking for a confident, organised and content-savvy digital communicator to join the ACT Government’s central social media team. You’ll help shape the voice of government across priority social media channels, delivering content that cuts through, informs the community, and reflects what matters to Canberrans. This isn’t just about likes and shares – it’s about crafting meaningful messages, supporting major campaigns, and delivering content that connects. You’ll be trusted to manage your own workload, generate fresh ideas, and work across both organic and paid content. You’ll also collaborate with colleagues from across government and contribute to key initiatives and campaigns. This ASO6 role is part of the Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate (CMTEDD) and will also contribute to the Our Canberra and Media and PR teams. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply. Eligibility/Other Requirements: What you’ll do: Create, publish and optimise engaging content for ACT Government social media channels Plan, deliver and report on paid campaigns using Meta Business Suite and LinkedIn tools Manage your own content pipeline while contributing to team-wide planning and scheduling Pitch ideas, respond to current trends, and bring creativity to whole-of-government messages Collaborate with stakeholders, directorates and communications teams across government Monitor content performance and community feedback to help shape future strategy Support emergency communications when required through the Public Information Coordination Centre (PICC) What you’ll bring: Experience managing professional social media accounts, from content production to community management The ability to translate complex information into accessible and engaging written content Familiarity with paid campaign tools, analytics and reporting (Meta, LinkedIn, Sprout, Canva, etc.) Confidence working independently, managing deadlines, and juggling priorities in a fast-paced environment An eye for design and storytelling across formats, along with a collaborative mindset, a curious brain, and a strong grasp of what makes content land Alignment with ACT Public Service values – respect, integrity, collaboration and innovation Notes: This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of 12 months with the possibility of permanency. A merit pool may be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future identical vacancies over the next 12 months. This position is based in a workplace designed for activity-based working (ABW). Under ABW arrangements, officers will not have a designated workstation/desk. The opportunity to work from home exists as operational needs allow. How to Apply: Please submit the following; A two-page pitch outlining your suitability for the role with reference to the Professional/Technical Skills and Behavioural Capabilities outlined in the Position Description Your curriculum vitae including contact details for two referees Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below. LI-DNI Note This is a temporary position available from September 2025 for a period of 12 months with the possibility of permanency.
