Senior Advisor, Social Media

Senior Advisor, Social Media (ID: REQ653043)

Employment Type: Health Manager Level 3 – Full Time, Permanent
Remuneration: $132,236.00 - $150,222.00 per annum, plus 12% superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Additional Benefits: Generous Flexible Working practices, access to Fitness Passport, Novated car leasing arrangement, and Salary sacrificing to Superannuation.
Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards

Applications Close: 11:59 PM, Sunday 19 April 2026

The Cancer Institute NSW is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply!

Where you’ll be working
The Cancer Institute NSW is the NSW Government’s cancer control agency, established to lessen the impact of cancer across the state.

Working at the Cancer Institute NSW means joining a team of committed and dedicated staff who are proud to be a part of the Institute’s purpose of overseeing and accelerating the effectiveness of cancer control in NSW.

The Cancer Institute is a collaborative working environment that encourages diversity and inclusion in how we work and the way we work together. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply. Greater consideration will be given to suitable applicants, in order to improve access to employment and career opportunities (GSE Rule 26).

For your application to be considered
To submit your application, please provide:

• Your resume (maximum five pages)
• A covering letter addressing the Essential Requirements, as outlined in the Role Description
• A response to the Selection Criteria/Questions in your application

About the Opportunity
The Senior Advisor, Social Media provides strategic direction, support and advice on the Institute's social media function and supports the growth and development of social media content and channels across the Cancer Institute NSW and its sub-brands and programs and implements a strategic approach to ensure the integration of digital content across all digital channels.

Essential Requirements

• Appropriate tertiary qualifications and demonstrated depth of experience in digital communications, social media management and content development.
• Proven attention to detail and ability to develop and coordinate high quality text, graphic and video content for social media platforms which conform to branding standards.
• Experience developing, managing and evaluating social media communications campaigns and demonstrated ability to work with advertising, design and digital production
• Experience in content marketing, copywriting, editorial and writing for digital platforms.
• Highly developed skills in deploying social media platforms, ensuring best practice strategic approach and moderation.
• Knowledge of current trends and practices in social media and the ability to communicate this within the organisation to impact on strategy and planning

Pre-Screening Questions

1. Please briefly outline your experience developing a bespoke social media strategy, project or campaign.
2. Please briefly note an example of implementing a new/innovative social media approach within a specific setting.

 
Need more information? 

• The Cancer Institute NSW assesses candidates in line with the NSW Public Sector Capability Framework, which describes the capabilities and behaviours required for roles across the NSW public sector. The specific capabilities for this role are outlined in the Position Description
  Learn more: https://www.nsw.gov.au/nsw-government/public-sector-capability-framework
• Find out more about applying for this position
• Learn more about Cancer Institute NSW

Additional Information 

• Applicants will be assessed against the essential criteria in the Position Description.

• NSW Health is committed to accessibility and may provide adjustments to the recruitment and interview process as needed, including physical adjustments, interview setup, or scheduling needs. 
• This is a permanent position and requires full working rights in Australia (e.g. Australian citizenship/ permanent resident). If you currently hold a temporary visa that allows you to live and work in Australia, you may be eligible for employment opportunities in line with the conditions of your visa.

Contact People
Please contact the Hiring Manager, Nick Peters on nick.peters@health.nsw.gov.au if you have any questions about this role.

For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to an Aboriginal Workforce Consultant, please contact HSNSW-AboriginalCareers@health.nsw.gov.au. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.

If interview adjustments are required, please contact HSNSW-PillarsPC@health.nsw.gov.au at the time the interview invitation is issued, or as soon as reasonably possible. Requests for adjustments will be considered in line with NSW Health requirements.