Social Media Specialist in Sydney

St Andrew's Cathedral School is an innovative, independent Anglican school located in the heart of Sydney. Guided by our vision to educate generations to know their infinite worth and develop their gifts for a purpose, leading with hope as co-creators of a responsible future, we are committed to academic excellence, authentic Christian faith, and the holistic development of every student.

Are you a creative storyteller who knows how to turn everyday moments into engaging digital content? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and love building online communities through compelling social media campaigns? If so, we'd love to hear from you.

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Social Media Specialist to join our Strategy & Marketing team. In this highly visible role, you will lead the School's social media presence, creating meaningful content that celebrates student achievement, community life and educational excellence while strengthening engagement with current and prospective families.

Reporting to the Communications Manager, you will be responsible for developing and executing the School's social media strategy across Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube and other relevant online communities. You will work closely with staff, students and leadership to identify compelling stories, create engaging content and showcase the vibrancy of the School community.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the strategy, planning and day-to-day management of all social media channels.
• Creating and publishing engaging photo, video and written content that reflects the School's brand and values.
• Attending key School events to capture stories and produce high-quality digital content.
• Developing innovative campaigns that increase reach, engagement and community connection.
• Monitoring performance analytics and providing insights to continually improve results.
• Supporting website content, storytelling initiatives and publicity opportunities.
• Producing outstanding short-form video content for a range of digital platforms.

About You

You are a strategic thinker, accomplished content creator and natural relationship builder who enjoys uncovering and sharing stories that inspire. To be successful, you will bring:

• At least three years' experience in a senior social media, communications or related role.
• Qualifications in marketing, communications, journalism or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated expertise across Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube, including content planning, analytics and paid social campaigns.
• Exceptional writing, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
• Proven experience creating engaging video and visual content for social media.
• A valid, paid, NSW Working With Children Check, or the ability to obtain one.

Why Join Us?

This is a unique opportunity to shape the digital voice of one of Sydney's leading independent schools. You'll join a collaborative and innovative Strategy & Marketing team and work in a vibrant learning community where creativity, excellence and authentic storytelling are valued.

As part of an Anglican school community, you will support the School's Christian ethos and values while helping tell the stories of its people, achievements and aspirations.

Interviews will commence as applications are received.

Child Safety

St Andrew's Cathedral School is a child safe organisation. Our School promotes the safety and wellbeing and inclusion of all students. In support of SACS’ commitment to embedding child safety, we ensure that our staff are suitable for working with children and young people and that they are supported.

Staff are required to maintain a child safe culture, act in every child’s best interest and to keep them safe from harm, in accordance with the School’s policies and procedures which reflect the Child Safe Standards.

It is a condition of employment that all new Staff at the School must sign a written statement or complete an electronic acknowledgement that they have read and understand our Child Safe Policy and the Child Safe Codes of Conduct prior to commencing at the School.

Prior to employment at the School, this position requires the successful applicant to have a Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012.