Social Media Officer

Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why.

Griffith was created to be a different type of university. You’ll find we’re about leading research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and how you’ll achieve them.

Why? Griffith brings together exceptional minds like yours from across the globe and from all walks of life. Here, we do incredible work, questioning and challenging, always in the pursuit of excellence.

Marketing and Communications provide university-wide strategic marketing and communications advice and develop, manage and implement marketing and communications activities (including advertising) across all Griffith audiences including prospective and current students, staff, alumni, donors and corporate partners.

About the Opportunity

We’re looking for a creative and proactive Social Media Officer to lead the creation, curation, and management of content across our social media and digital channels. This role plays a key part in promoting the University’s brand, student recruitment, and broader strategic objectives.

Working closely with colleagues across the Marketing and Communications team and wider University community, you’ll help grow and maintain a strong, engaging digital presence. This position involves regular collaboration with internal stakeholders to source compelling content and ensure consistent messaging.

Please note: This role requires flexibility, including availability for after-hours, weekend, and on-call work as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Create compelling brand and recruitment content—including social media posts and videos—to support strategic marketing objectives related to student recruitment and the University’s reputation.
• Champion brand consistency by developing and maintaining the University’s writing and editing style guide. Review content for accuracy, clarity, and alignment with Griffith’s tone and style, and provide expert advice on copywriting across the institution.
• Contribute to content marketing campaigns by researching, crafting, and adapting complex information into engaging materials tailored to diverse audiences and digital channels.
• Collaborate with Marketing Managers, Communications Officers, and the Web Studio team to plan and deliver high-quality, multiplatform content using industry best practices.
• Oversee the use of content management and workflow systems, ensuring accurate cataloguing and record-keeping to support efficient production and access to content assets.

About you

• Tertiary qualifications in an area relating to journalism, communication or marketing and/or an equivalent combination of relevant work experience, education and training.

Candidates must have full unrestricted Australian work rights and may be subject to a National criminal history check.

What we can offer

This is a fixed term opportunity until 04/09/2026 and can be based at Gold Coast or Nathan.  As Griffith is a multi-site University you may be required to work across other locations.

HEW 6 Salary – Base range - $91,843.49 - $97,964.71 + 17% super. Full package range - $107,456.89 - $114,618.72.

Why join Griffith?



As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University, we've worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer:

• Wide range of Learning and Development opportunities
• Mix of on campus and work from home options available and a supportive work environment
• Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts
• Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading
• Support with future learning opportunities through our educational staff assistance scheme
• Opportunities for internal mobility
• Health Safety and Wellbeing initiatives – on campus Gym facilities

At Griffith, we’re committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever you’re from. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information, please refer to Griffith’s Modern Slavery Policy.

How to apply

Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following:

• A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role, please refer to the qualifications above and the position description.
• Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details

For application and recruitment advice please reach out to Laura Whitworth, Talent Acquisition Partner on [email protected]

Closing date: Tuesday 1st July @ 11:59PM. All applications must be submitted online.