About Us  

Pathways Tasmania is a registered charity located in Southern Tasmania that provides community support through the provision of its 3 services.

• Specialist disability support services for neurodiverse young people,

• residential addiction recovery programs, and

• a long-term home for homeless young males aged 13 to 25.

Our organisation is motivated by Christian-faith values and employs staff with a variety of religious and non-religious beliefs, who provide care to Tasmanians in need.

The role:  

The Social Media and Events Coordinator, will form part of the Shared Services team, who work to support the 3 services listed above. The successful applicant will be located at the Pathway’s head office in South Hobart and will play a key role in enhancing our brand’s online presence while supporting the execution of exciting events. 

This role requires someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and is ready to take on a variety of responsibilities related to both digital marketing and event planning. 

Reporting to the People and Culture Manager, the Social Media and Events Coordinator will be a creative, organised, and professional individual, who can work with limited supervision but also one that is a team player.  

The role is a permanent part-time position, offering 15 hours per week with the days and hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.  

 Key Responsibilities: 

Social Media Coordination: 

Develop and execute social media strategies to increase engagement and grow brand presence across various platforms (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.). 

Create and curate engaging content, including images, videos, captions, and stories. 

Monitor social media trends and implement best practices to ensure our content is fresh, relevant, and on-brand. 

Track performance metrics and adjust strategies based on analytics to optimise engagement. 

Event Coordination: 

Pathways host and participate in a small number of fundraising and awareness promotion events each year.

The successful applicant will organise and manage events. This includes coordinating event logistics such as venue booking, guest lists, catering, and any other necessary duties required in planning, promoting, and executing the events. 

Supporting post-event activities, such as feedback collection, follow-up emails, and content creation (event highlights, photos, and social media posts) will also be required. 

 Qualifications and Experience 

Qualifications in marketing or social media is desirable but not essential however, a working knowledge with proven experience in social media management and event coordination is essential. 

We desire someone who is proactive, can work independently and has strong writing, communication, and organisational skills. Someone with a creative mindset with attention to detail and the ability to manage and prioritise competing tasks. 

We are looking for someone who can role model and actively promote and support our organisations values, mission, vision and faith-based culture.  

 For a copy of the Position Description, or to send your resume, and application specific cover letter, please contact the People and Culture Manager, james@pathwaystas.org.au.  

Thank you for your interest in this position.