Social Media Specialist

Support our campaigns, media activity and growth objectives with engaging social content, and manage and moderate our online communities in a tone consistent with ACL's values. Most importantly, you'll use social listening and analytics to continuously refine and improve ACL's reach, engagement and influence......

JOIN THE AUSTRALIAN CHRISTIAN LOBBY

Social Media Specialist

• Permanent, Full-Time
• Based in Canberra, ACT
• Remuneration matched to the qualifications, skills and experience you bring

Own the channels where ACL meets the public every day

You've seen first-hand the impact that engaging social content can have. We're looking for a creative, energetic storyteller to own ACL's end-to-end social media process, driven by a servant heart and a passion for storytelling and real influence in the public square.

About us

The vision of the Australian Christian Lobby (ACL) is to see Christian principles and ethics influencing the way we are governed, do business, and relate to each other as a community.

With over 250,000 supporters Australia-wide, ACL facilitates professional engagement and dialogue between the Christian constituency and government, amplifying the voice of Christianity in the public square. ACL is neither party-partisan nor denominationally aligned, bringing a Christian perspective to policy in Federal, State and Territory Parliaments.

The role

Reporting to the Communications Manager, you'll own and grow ACL's social media presence and engagement across Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, X and emerging platforms, planning, designing, shooting, editing and publishing content, with short-form video as your strength.

You'll support our campaigns, media activity and growth objectives with engaging social content, and manage and moderate our online communities in a tone consistent with ACL's values. Most importantly, you'll use social listening and analytics to continuously refine and improve ACL's reach, engagement and influence.

This is a hands-on creative role for someone who can design, shoot, edit and publish quickly, understands what works on each platform, and know how to identify potential legal and reputation risk for review by management.

Is this you?

This role could be your next step if you:

• Possess sound communications judgement and strong attention to detail.
• Excel at writing concise, engaging copy for social audiences.
• Are creative and responsive; you can design, shoot, edit and publish to a deadline.
• Have a strong instinct for what works on each platform, especially short-form video.
• Understand the strengths and weaknesses of each social platform.
• Can assess potential legal and reputation risk in real time.
• Stay calm and consistent in the comments section and know when to escalate for review.
• Are adept at social listening and analytics to adjust and adapt your approach.

What you'll bring

• Demonstrated experience managing social media channels for an organisation, brand or public figure.
• Experience creating short-form video and visual content, including designing, shooting and editing (e.g. CapCut, Adobe Premiere, Canva or similar).
• Experience with social media scheduling and analytics tools.
• Experience in advocacy, politics, media or values-based organisations is desirable.

Formal qualifications in communications or a related discipline are preferred; however, equivalent hands-on experience will be strongly considered. If you're a gifted social media communicator who understands social platforms but may not tick every box, we still encourage you to apply.

Faith and values

• A demonstrated, strong Christian faith and character, theologically aligned to the Nicene Creed.
• Active membership of a Christian church.
• A can-do attitude and a heart to serve.
• A genuine understanding of and commitment to the ACL vision
• Courage, conviction, and compassion

Further information

Further information can be obtained by emailing Matt Cuming, Communications & Campaigns Director, at matthew.cuming@acl.org.au.

How to apply

To apply, submit your CV and a separate cover letter (explaining how your faith, values, qualifications, skills, and experience align to the role) via the 'Apply to this Job' button below, by COB Friday 16 October 2026.