Social Media Executive

About Us

Our mission is to brighten the lives of seriously ill children and their families. Our programs bring them fun, joy, and laughter when they need it most… because happiness matters. When you join Starlight, you'll:

• Make a real difference, positively impacting the lives of seriously ill children, young people, and their families
• Be part of inspiring, purpose-led work
• Collaborate in a strengths-based culture where your ideas are valued
• Join an exceptional team recognised as a Great Place to Work, one of AFR’s Most Innovative Companies, and Australia’s most trusted children’s charity

About the Role

Starlight’s Social Media Executive collaborates with teams across the organisation to deliver engaging content and campaigns to influence, inspire & cultivate support for Starlight.

Stories are at the heart of our communications at Starlight, and our well-established social channels often ‘lead the way’ in sharing powerful stories that communicate our impact & generate support.

Our Social Media Executive will be part of an award-winning Marcomms team. We’re a ‘full service’ in-house creative team that includes design, copywriting, production, PR & digital. This dynamic role collaborates with Starlight stakeholders nationally, to deliver a creative vision and roll out social media communications for Starlight’s full suite of projects, events, and campaigns. This role offers remote & in-office work options (within proximity to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth hubs with access to a major Children's Hospital on a a minimum monthly basis)

**A sneak peek into life as Starlight's Social Media Executive
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• You’re a creative thinker & storyteller, developing our ‘next gen’ social content to support growth & conversion goals & take our channels to the ‘next level’
• You champion a collaborative approach to social media activities (paid & organic), ensuring all teams feel included, heard and supported in achieving their goals
• You ensure all activities are ‘on-brand’ & reflect our brand personality and values
• You manage a master ‘brand channels’ content calendar to support key campaigns, events, partners & bespoke opportunities
• You’re not afraid to get your hands dirty writing & preparing content (visual/written). You also work with copywriters, content editors & coordinators
• You’re experienced in community management and can oversee its delivery
• You’re creative, but also smart with data & outcomes driven
• You’ll have an incredible opportunity to share inspiring Starlight stories & see our program delivery firsthand, being part of Wishes, media events & events in our Starlight Express Rooms
• You’re familiar with industry leading tools such as Sprout and Meta Business Suite

About You

You’re a storyteller by nature, creating communications that move people who will thrive in this role if :

• You’re a great communicator with an ability to manage stakeholder’s expectations & keep them in the loop
• You think creatively and ‘out of the box’ with an ability to deliver content solutions that meet the organisation’s needs & briefs
• You’re happy being ‘hands on’ & can create & repurpose content in new & exciting ways
• You’re a savvy project manager with the ability to influence, manage multiple projects in competing timelines and priorities
• You’re adaptable with a ‘can-do’ workstyle, and easily keep up with changing priorities & opportunities
• You live & breathe social media - it’s your passion. You’re on top of trends, best practices. People look to you as an expert & you’re well connected in the area
• You have experience in a Social Media focused role in an agency, NFP or commercial environment

Our Benefits

As well as the real joy of seeing the positive difference your work makes in the lives of others; our unique benefits support you at any life stage.

• Best Self leave days and additional carer’s leave.
• Leave to support reproductive health.
• Leave options for pet owners (because pets are family too!)
• Public Holiday swap
• A commitment to supporting your mental health and wellbeing.
• Development and growth opportunities in a workplace underpinned by positive psychology.
• At Starlight you can access Salary Packaging which represents significant additional value. Importantly, you can enjoy tax-free salary packaging options of up to $18,550 per year. This amount is set by the ATO and is for employees of Not-For-Profit organisations, helping you to reduce your income tax and increase your take-home disposable income by packaging personal expenses.

Ready to apply?

We seek candidates from diverse backgrounds who will bring rich experience and perspective to the team, which we know will enhance our creativity and collective intelligence. Our aim is for Starlight to reflect the broader community, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, people with diverse abilities and those who are mature aged or just starting out in their careers.

We are committed to positive employment experiences in an environment where everyone is included, respected, safe and treated fairly, so you can be your best and true self every day.

If we can make accommodations to our recruitment process to better enable you to shine, please include this in your application.

For more information on Starlight’s commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, please visit our website. Here you will also find Starlight's vision for Reconciliation and our current Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).

Successful applicants will undertake a Working With Children Check and a National Police Check as they join the team and throughout their Starlight career.