Social Media Marketing Specialist

Social Media Marketing Specialist – Government Opportunity
Balcatta & Leederville | $64.34/hr | 3-Month Contract | 38 hrs/week Are you a creative digital communicator with a passion for social media strategy? We’re looking for a Social Media Marketing Specialist to join a major WA government agency on a 3-month contract, starting ASAP.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Attractive hourly rate of $64.34
• Full-time hours with flexibility – work from two collaborative office locations (Balcatta and Leederville)
• Strong focus on work-life balance in a supportive team environment
• Be part of meaningful, community-focused initiatives
• Use the latest tools and platforms to create impactful, engaging content
• Opportunity to own and lead the social media space for a major public sector brand
• Gain valuable government sector experience to enhance your portfolio
• Immediate start in a well-resourced and forward-thinking team

What You’ll Be Doing

• Develop and deliver engaging social media content aligned with brand and customer strategies
• Manage end-to-end social campaigns—planning, publishing, monitoring and optimisation
• Maintain corporate social channels, business ad accounts, and content management tools
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure aligned, consistent messaging
• Monitor community engagement and implement strategies to grow digital reach

What You’ll Bring

• Experience in social media marketing, content production and campaign delivery
• Confidence using platforms like Facebook Business Manager, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube
• Proficiency with social media management tools (e.g. Sprout Social, Hootsuite, or similar)
• Strong copywriting and basic design skills using tools like Canva or Adobe Creative Suite

This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to make a real impact and bring strong digital expertise to a respected public organisation.


At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.