Overview: RMIT Vietnam is looking for a creative, strategic and social-savvy Social Media & Community Specialist to shape how our brand shows up online, grow and engage our communities, and create content that connects with prospective students and parents across Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, Threads and emerging platforms. In line with our current recruitment and selection guidelines, this role is open to Vietnamese candidates only. Expected start date: at the earliest available opportunity. Portfolio requirement: Candidates should submit a portfolio demonstrating social media strategy, content planning, channel growth/community engagement and social content, clearly outlining their role and outcomes for selected examples. WHY JOIN RMIT VIETNAM? At RMIT Vietnam, international exposure meets real-world impact through strong industry and government collaboration. Working at RMIT means building a meaningful career while creating impact in a high-performing environment. Further insight into our mission, impact and global connections is available in the RMIT Vietnam Profile. WHAT WE OFFER Competitive remuneration VND package for candidates. 13th month bonus Private Health insurance for you and your family, plus Personal Accident Insurance Generous annual leave, sick leave, volunteer leave and public holidays (Christmas and Tet Holidays) Professional development and career advancement Access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources A vibrant and diverse campus life and more! POSITION SUMMARY The Social Media & Community Specialist is responsible for developing and leading RMIT Vietnam’s social media strategy and audience growth across platforms including Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, Threads and emerging social channels. The role leads the development of engaging, audience-relevant content and social experiences that build brand love, brand consideration and meaningful relationships with prospective students and parents. The role uses audience insights, social listening, platform trends and performance data to shape channel strategy, content direction and continuous optimisation. You will also build and manage a network of content contributors, providing direction, coaching and governance to ensure a consistent, high-quality RMIT social presence. The role works closely with Marketing, Schools and other internal stakeholders to identify opportunities to strengthen RMIT’s presence and relevance in social conversations, while ensuring all activity is aligned with the RMIT brand and broader marketing objectives. Key Accountabilities summary Social media strategy & channel growth Develop and execute RMIT Vietnam’s social media strategy across Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, Threads and emerging platforms, with a focus on brand love, consideration, audience growth and engagement. Define channel priorities, content pillars and growth opportunities based on audience insights, trends and performance data. Social content planning & creation Lead and develop social content plan, build content direction and initiate ideas for social channels Execute the aligned content plan, producing content from written to video formats Ensure content is relevant to priority audiences and aligned with RMIT’s brand, campaigns and broader marketing objectives. Community engagement & social listening Build meaningful relationships with prospective students and parents through proactive community engagement and social conversations. Monitor and generate social conversations, evaluate audience sentiment and emerging trends to identify brand opportunities and manage potential issues. Performance & optimisation Monitor channel and content performance, audience behaviour and competitor activity, translating insights into recommendations to improve reach, engagement and channel growth. Test new formats, creative approaches and platform opportunities to continuously optimise performance. Contributor network & collaboration Build and coordinate a network of social content contributors, providing guidance, feedback and quality standards to enable authentic and diverse social content. Collaborate with academic Schools and other stakeholders to identify stories and opportunities for social. Key Selection Criteria 4+ years' experience in social media, digital content or a related field, with demonstrated experience developing and executing social media strategies across multiple platforms. Strong experience in social channel strategy, audience growth, community engagement and platform-specific content, particularly Facebook, TikTok, and emerging platforms. Strong creative storytelling through copywriting and short-form video content creation, with a portfolio demonstrating high-quality social content and successful campaigns or channel initiatives. Demonstrated ability to use social media analytics, audience insights and trends to optimise content and channel performance. Experience coordinating, coaching or managing content contributors, creators, agencies or cross-functional teams. Strong stakeholder management, communication, organisation and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage multiple channels and priorities in a fast-paced environment. Appointment to this position is subject to passing mandatory check. Ability to display appropriate behaviours in line with the position, RMIT Values and RMIT Leadership Model. For full details of the accountability, please refer to the Job Description. HOW TO APPLY To be considered for this role, it is mandatory to submit both a resume and a cover letter. Please click on the 'Apply' link provided in this Job Ads to initiate the application process. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the University reserves the right to appoint prior to the closing date. Compliance Requirements All academic appointments at RMIT Vietnam must meet University and local regulatory requirements, including English proficiency, background checks, and (for international candidates) eligibility for a work permit. English is the language of teaching and communication at RMIT Vietnam. For this role, the minimum requirement is IELTS (General) with a score of at least 6.5 (or equivalent, as outlined in the Recruitment, Selection and Onboarding Guidelines). Further guidance will be provided during the recruitment process. RMIT UNIVERSITY COMMITMENT RMIT is committed to the rights of students and staff to be safe, respected, valued, and treated as an equal in their place of study and work. All staff are expected to share this commitment and contribute to a safer community. While carrying out their role, staff are in a position of trust with students. Staff have a duty of care to report wellbeing concerns about students through the designated channels and uphold the code of conduct. RMIT Vietnam expects all staff members to comply with its Code of Conduct, policies and procedures, which relate to legal and regulatory requirements and our ways of working. IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please ensure that your application is submitted through our Workday system on the RMIT Careers page. We do not accept applications through other means. RMIT Vietnam will never request any fees or payments during the application process. Be vigilant about scams asking for payment to apply. For any questions or support, feel free to reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at nhu.tranngocquynh@rmit.edu.vn Applications Close: 1 thg 11 2026 11.59 pm RMIT University Vietnam (RMIT Vietnam) is a campus of RMIT University. RMIT Vietnam is creating an innovative research, teaching and learning culture. We are committed to providing internationally recognised high-quality education and professional training for our students, clients and members of the community. As an internationally recognised Australian university based in Asia, RMIT Vietnam is assisting in the development of human resources capability in Vietnam and the region. https://www.rmit.edu.vn/about-us Culture Our Values inspire us, wherever we are in the world, and guide how we live and work together. Imagination. Integrity. Courage. Passion. Impact. Inclusion. What unites us is our purpose and our values; they are at the heart of who we are, what we stand for, how we make decisions and connect with each other. Our people make everything at the University possible. We encourage new approaches to work and learning, stimulating change to drive positive impact. RMIT exists to create transformative experiences for our students, getting them ready for life and work. 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