Social Media Content Creator
Teach For Australia would like to acknowledge the many Traditional Custodians of the lands throughout Australia. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging, for they hold the memories, the traditions, the culture and hopes of Australia's first peoples.
Teach For Australia's vision is an Australia where education gives every child greater choice for their future. The mission is to grow a community of leaders committed to equity for children and young people, by recruiting and developing exceptional people to teach and lead across Australian schools.
Teach For Australia provides:
- Opportunity to work with an engaged community of educators - working to close the education gap
- 13% superannuation contribution
- Additional day of leave for your birthday
- Allowance and time off work for professional development
- Flexible work practices - we are a truly hybrid and flexible workplace with the ability to connect in person periodically
Please note:
- This is a fixed-term part-time position (0.8 FTE or 30.4 hrs per week)
- Contract end date: June 2027
- In addition to your cover letter and CV, Please submit links to:
- 3 examples of a mix of social media content you’ve created (e.g video, post or carousel across TikTok, Instagram, campaigns, portfolio or links)
- A short 30–60 second video introducing yourself and telling us why you’re the right fit for this role
*Applications without content examples will not be considered.
Job Description
About Teach For Australia
Our vision is an Australia where education gives every child greater choice for their future. The mission is to grow a community of leaders committed to equity for children and young people, by recruiting and developing exceptional people to teach and lead across Australian schools.
About the role
We’re looking for a creative, social-first storyteller to help grow the TFA brand and engage the next generation of graduates and early career professionals through compelling content. This is not an entry-level posting role.This role is ideal for someone who lives and breathes social media, understands platform trends and audience behaviour, is comfortable both behind and in front of the camera, and is passionate about using storytelling to drive impact.
You’ll grow TFA’s social media presence across TikTok, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook and YouTube, creating integrated content that builds brand awareness, grows community engagement and supports recruitment into our programs and other key initiatives. You’ll report into our Content Specialist and work with the broader marketing team to bring stories to life from across the country.
What you'll do:
- Plan, create, schedule and publish content across TikTok, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook and YouTube
- Create engaging short-form video, photo and written content tailored to platform best practice and audience behaviour.
- Run boosting campaigns to grow awareness and engagement
- Capture and edit content using mobile and professional equipment, including filming interviews, events and behind-the-scenes content.
- Develop content calendars aligned to campaigns and recruitment priorities
- Write compelling captions and copy, and grow engagement across our social channels
- Stay ahead of platform trends, algorithm changes and evolving best practice across TikTok, Instagram and emerging channels to ensure TFA content remains relevant, engaging and high-performing
- Work with internal stakeholders, Alumni and Associates to source authentic stories
- Report on performance and optimise content based on insights
About you
- Live and breathe TikTok and Instagram
- Understand what makes content perform
- Are confident behind and in front of the camera
- Have strong storytelling instincts, can create content quickly without sacrificing quality
- Are highly organised and proactive
- Understand Gen Z and early career audiences
- Actively keep up with platform trends, algorithm shifts and evolving best practice in social media
- Enjoy both strategy and execution
- Are willing to travel
Skills & Experience
Essential
- Demonstrated experience in a social media, content or digital marketing
- Strong understanding of TikTok and Instagram, including platform trends, audience engagement and short-form content best practice.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail.
- Experience using Canva, CapCut, Adobe Creative Suite or similar tools
- Experience managing content calendars and publishing workflows
- A passion for storytelling, creativity and purpose-driven work.
At Teach For Australia, we encourage people of all backgrounds to apply. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.