Social Media Officer
South Australia Police
South Australia Police
Job reference: 845268
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
Term full-time vacancy up to 31/12/2026.
The Media and Marketing Section (MMS) sits within the Governance and Capability Service. The Governance and Capability Service contributes to SAPOL’s Vision, Goals and Objectives by providing a unified executive and policy support function to the Commissioner of Police and supporting effective engagement between SAPOL and the community. The Governance and Capability Service is responsible for the organisation’s strategic focus on critical aspects of service delivery and accountability to ensure the return on expenditure of public funds is justified. SAPOL is an organisation with a proud history and an exciting vision for the future.
The Media and Marketing Section (MMS) has the responsibility for providing timely and accurate information to the media and community relative to SAPOL's operations (including road safety) and issues affecting community safety.
The incumbent is responsible for:
- Assisting the ASO5 Senior Social Media Officer by contributing to and creating social media content that encompasses all digital platforms – with specific attention paid to social media.
- Assist in identifying appropriate content for digital platforms, specifically Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube, and others.
- Assist with the development of content plans for social platforms in line with SAPOL's Social Media Strategy.
- Participate in the on-going review and evaluation of social media.
- Moderation of SAPOL social media platform comments.
- Managing effective relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
Special Conditions
- The incumbent must hold a current Australian work eligibility status and will be subject to a criminal history check.
- The incumbent may be assigned to other duties at this remuneration level or equivalent.
- Some out of hours work and intra/interstate travel may be required.
- The incumbent is required to participate in SAPOL’s iEngage program.
Salary
ASO3 - $71,589 - $76,033 per annum.
Enquiries
Nadia Isa
- 7322 3851
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Application Instructions
All applications must be submitted online.
Applicants must submit a covering letter (two pages) addressing the essential minimum requirements of the role outlined in the Position Information Document, a current resume and the contact information of three referees including your current line manager. Applicants external to SAPOL must complete an RF2099 Pre-Employment Declaration Form and submit this with their application.
South Australia Police is dedicated to strengthening trust and collaboration with First Nations communities in South Australia as we shape a culturally responsive and inclusive workplace for First Nations employees.
Our vision is to create safer communities by strengthening the bonds of mutual respect, understanding, and partnerships between police and First Nations peoples. By deepening our appreciation and understanding of First Nations cultures and acknowledging the past, we are committed to focusing on the present and moving forward together into the future.
To strengthen our workforce, South Australia Police encourage applications from First Nations peoples.
South Australia Police is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.
People with disability are strongly encouraged to apply. The South Australian public sector supports flexible ways of working including part-time working arrangements wherever reasonably possible. The sector is diverse and desires to increase in diversity and to create opportunities for more South Australians.
We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application.
Applications close: 17/06/2026 5:00 PM
Attachments
- PID - ASO3 Social Media Officer.pdf
- RF2099 - Pre-Employment Dec.pdf
Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
