Head of Social Media & Content Strategy

The University of Sydney; Sydney; Sur place; AUD 180 000 - 240 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The University of Sydney seeks a strategic Head of Social Media and Content to lead a team of social media and digital content specialists. The role will set enterprise-wide content strategy, governance, and performance measurement aligned with Marketing and Communications to support student recruitment, experience, and reputation protection.

You will advise senior leadership, guide complex communications matters, and drive cross‑university collaboration with a focus on audience insights and

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading content, communications, public affairs or related strategic functions within a large and complex organisation (senior level).
• Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships and provide strategic advice to senior leaders and executives.
• Strong judgement and political acumen for navigating complex issues with stakeholders.
• Proven success developing enterprise-wide content strategies bringing multiple teams and audiences together.
• Exceptional presentation, communication and influencing skills for diverse audiences.
• Experience leading high-performing teams and managing budgets and agency partnerships.

Responsabilités

• Develop and deliver an integrated content strategy across University channels.
• Lead the social media strategy, governance, and content planning across channels.
• Provide strategic communications advice on issues management and public affairs opportunities.
• Foster collaboration across brand, media, communications and specialist teams for coordinated content.
• Manage agency and platform relationships to maximise performance and outcomes.
• Lead, coach and develop a high-performing team with a culture of innovation.

Connaissances

Strategic leadership

Public affairs

Stakeholder management

Content strategy

Team development

Governance & compliance

Description du poste

The University of Sydney seeks a strategic Head of Social Media and Content to lead a team of social media and digital content specialists. The role will set enterprise-wide content strategy, governance, and performance measurement aligned with Marketing and Communications to support student recruitment, experience, and reputation protection.

You will advise senior leadership, guide complex communications matters, and drive cross‑university collaboration with a focus on audience insights and