Community Communications Officer

About the Role

Location and Work Arrangements

• The role is based at the Corporate Centre in Sandringham, with some flexibility to work from home.
• The council describes flexible and hybrid working arrangements.

Salary

• Salary is Band 5 at $86,360.35 pro rata, plus 12% superannuation.

Responsibilities

• Develop communication plans for council construction and infrastructure projects.
• Write and coordinate web updates, social media, signage, letters and other digital and print content.
• Collaborate with project teams and suppliers to deliver communication materials.
• Maintain templates and resources within the internal Community Engagement Hub.

Key Selection Criteria

• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to produce clear, engaging content across channels.
• High attention to detail, strong organisation and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Ability to collaborate and build constructive relationships with colleagues, stakeholders and suppliers.
• Relevant communications, marketing or public relations qualifications or experience, with demonstrated communication and engagement materials capability.
• Willingness to complete a satisfactory criminal history check and provide or obtain an employment-based Working with Children check.

What the Council Offers

• Flexible working arrangements, leave provisions, wellbeing programs, learning and development opportunities, and staff parking.
• The office is surrounded by parkland and is a short walk from the beach.