Work that shapes Australia
We are public purpose specialists supporting with public purpose organisations to solve complex challenges and deliver meaningful outcomes for Australians. From shaping national policy to delivering critical public projects, we help build resilient, equitable, secure, and prosperous communities.
Our values shape everything we do - Stronger Together, Amplify Impact, Build Trusted Relationships, Value Every Person, Think Beyond Limits, and Defined by Ethics - guiding how we collaborate, innovate, and drive meaningful change.
Job DescriptionOur Talent Network provides opportunities for undergraduate and post-graduate students at all year levels to work with Scyne through casual opportunities. Structured around your availabilities, it's a flexible work arrangement that works for you.
We are seeking a creative and motivated university student to join our team as a Casual Social Media Coordinator. This role will work closely with the Marketing Lead to develop and publish engaging content across our social media channels. The focus will be on creating content that aligns with thought leadership initiatives and campaign objectives, helping us build brand awareness and community engagement. This role can be based in Melbourne or Canberra
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the Marketing Lead to plan and execute social media content calendars.
- Create engaging, visually appealing, and on-brand content for platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and X (Twitter).
- Monitor social media trends and suggest innovative ideas to enhance engagement.
- Assist in scheduling posts and tracking performance metrics.
- Ensure all content aligns with campaign goals and organisational tone.
Required Skills & Qualities:
- Creativity: Ability to generate fresh, engaging ideas tailored to different social platforms.
- Strong Communication Skills: Clear writing and visual storytelling skills.
- Tech-Savvy: Familiarity with major social media platforms and basic analytics tools.
- Attention to Detail: Ensures accuracy and consistency in content.
- Time Management: Ability to manage deadlines and work independently.
- Adaptability: Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and responding to emerging trends
To be successful in this casual opportunity
- Australian citizen or permanent resident
- Currently enrolled in a university degree (Marketing, Communications, Media, or related field preferred).
- Basic knowledge of graphic design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite.
- Previous experience managing social media accounts (personal or professional) is desirable
- Able to work 2-3 days a week
What’s in it for you?
Launch your career with hands-on experience, meaningful work, and a team that supports your growth. From day one, you'll contribute to real projects, tackling challenges that make a difference while developing skills that set you apart.
You’ll be mentored by industry experts who will guide, challenge, and inspire you. Our structured training and on-the-job experience will fast-track your development and open doors to exciting career opportunities.
This is your chance to grow, lead, and shape your future.
Be part of a close-knit Cyber community and thrive in a culture that values fresh ideas.
Flex working: Our people have the autonomy to choose where and when they work so they can integrate their professional and personal lives, finding the right balance that fuels their growth, wellbeing, engagement and productivity.
We are committed to promoting a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. We encourage applications from those in marginalised and/or historically underrepresented communities within our workforce. Additionally, if you require any adjustments to the process, please let us know.
Interested in working together?
If you too share our purpose of helping governments and their agencies build more resilient, secure, equitable and prosperous communities, then you should apply today.
We Value Every Person and Every Voice:
We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and promoting a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion.
We are passionate about improving outcomes with First Peoples, working in collaboration with government and community sectors towards programs which focus on First Nations clients, consumers and communities. We recognise the knowledge, insights and capabilities of First Peoples. Their strength, resilience and cultural competence are highly valued.
We know that an inclusive culture, and collective intelligence improves the decision-making processes and is critical to delivering exceptional outcomes for our clients and team. We encourage applications from those in marginalised and/or historically underrepresented communities within our workforce. Additionally, if you require any adjustments to the process, please let us know
Recruitment and Assessment Process:
Scyne’s approach to recruitment and selection is underpinned by key principles and expectations, ensuring we recruit and onboard a skilled and diverse workforce that is representative of the communities and organisations we serve. We ensure selection to roles is fair, with equal access provided, and appointments factor in but not limited to relative ability to fulfil the role, prior performance, potential and alignment with our values – taking unique experiences, perspectives, and contributions into consideration.
We carry out background checks on our people to ensure we have made a sound hiring decision and to protect the organisation and our clients from potential risk. If required, confirmation of a valid Commonwealth security clearance or the ability to obtain a Commonwealth security clearance.
