Social Media Coordinator

Sydney Children's Hospitals Network; Sydney; On-site; AUD 91,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work opportunities

Salary packaging

Accrued days off (ADOs)

Meal entertainment benefits

Job summary

Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network seeks a passionate Social Media Coordinator to plan, create and publish engaging content across Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. You will monitor activity, grow audience reach, and use analytics to refine strategies in a health communications setting.

The role requires strong writing, photography/videography, and storytelling skills, with collaboration across staff, clinicians, patients, families and the community.

Qualifications

• Resume (max 5 pages) outlining experience.
• Responses to the questions below.
• Qualifications in social media and/or media relations or equivalent experience.
• Advanced writing to distill complex info into clear messages.
• Experience creating and editing content for diverse channels.
• High-quality photography and videography skills with editing tools.
• Strong understanding of social media trends and visual storytelling.
• Experience producing audience-focused content across platforms.
• Experience proactively generating and pitching stories.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.

Responsibilities

• Plan, create and publish content across SCHN’s social media platforms.
• Monitor activity, support audience growth and engagement, and use analytics.
• Stay up to date with trends and best practices in social media.

Skills

Advanced writing

Photography & videography

Social media strategy

Story pitching

Independent & collaborative work

Education

Tertiary qual in social media or media relations

Tools

Professional editing software

Job description

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Health Mgr Lvl 1

Remuneration: 91326 - 121497 full-time equivalent base salary range (+12% super + 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging)

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ690792

Location: Network

Applications Close: Midnight on 20 September 2026

For role related queries or questions contact Brendan King on [e-mail]

At the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network, every role helps children and young people live their healthiest lives.

As the largest paediatric health service in Australia, we care for thousands of children each year, in hospital and at home. Our people are united by compassion, collaboration and excellence in care.

We are seeking a passionate and motivated individual to join Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network’s (SCHN) Communications and Engagement Directorate. In a collaborative and supportive environment, you will plan, create and publish engaging content across SCHN’s social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. Using your strong writing, photography, videography and storytelling skills, you will work with staff, clinicians, patients, families and the community to develop audience-focused content that is timely, accessible and engaging.

You will monitor social media activity, support audience growth and engagement, use analytics to refine content, and stay up to date with emerging social media trends and best practice. This is an exciting opportunity for a creative social media professional seeking new challenges in a meaningful health communications role.

What You'll Be Doing

• The Communications and Engagement Directorate is responsible for implementing the communication, media and engagement strategies, maximising positive communication opportunities, and promoting the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network (SCHN), its facilities and associated institutions.


• The Social Media Coordinator is responsible for planning, creating and publishing content across SCHN’s social media platforms, including (but not limited to) Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.


• The role ensures SCHN’s social media platforms are communicating paediatric health initiatives and raising awareness of SCHN’s services, achievements and advancements.

Additional Benefits (where applicable)

Flexible work opportunities, Salary packaging and meal entertainment benefits, accrued days off (ADOs), fitness passport, employee assistance program (EAP)

Qualifications

• Aresume(maximum 5 pages) outlining your experience


• Responses to the questions below:


• Tertiary qualifications in social media and/or media relations, equivalent work experience, or a combination of study and work experience.


• Advanced writing skills, with the ability to distil complex information into clear, concise and engaging key messages.


• Extensive experience in developing, writing and editing content for diverse channels and platforms.


• Demonstrated high-quality photography and videography skills, and experience using professional creative editing software.


• Strong understanding of social media trends and the effective use of visual content to communicate key messages.


• Demonstrated experience producing audience focused content across a range of social media platforms.


• Demonstrated experience in proactively generating and pitching social media stories.


• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively across diverse teams, demonstrating initiative and adaptability.

Child Safe Standards

SCHN is committed to maintaining a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, in line with NSW Health’s commitment to the Child Safe Standards.We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well‑being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Additional Information

SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity, recognising that a diverse workforce strengthens our culture and enhances the care we provide to children, young people and their families.

Permanent NSW Health roles require Australian citizenship or permanent residency. Temporary visa holders may be considered where no suitable Australian citizen or permanent resident is identified.

Where required, overseas qualifications must be formally assessed by the Department of Education or relevant authority for recognition in Australia.

An Eligibility List may be created for future permanent and temporary full or part time vacancies.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families. For application support, visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application, or contact the SCHN’s Aboriginal Workforce Consultant at [e-mail]

For technical support please contact 1300 679 367

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