Communications Officer

Communications Officer

Band 6: $99,873.81 - $108,307.45 per annum + Superannuation

Fixed Term Part Time Opportunity | 18-month contract - 4 days per week

Exciting opportunity to join one of Melbourne's largest municipalities.

Located in the centre of Melbourne's growing west, Brimbank City Council is a local government that is welcoming, diverse, and proud - just like the community we serve.

Being community-first underpins everything we do. We work and advocate for our community, being innovative, future-focused, and responsive; applying these same principles to the way we work with each other every day.

Brimbank is situated on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri and Bunurong people. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.

Every person working for Brimbank City Council shares our aspiration to make our City the best it can be!

We are currently seeking a Fixed Term Part Time staff member to join our team for 18 months based at our offices in Sunshine.

The role

Reporting to the Media and Communications Coordinator, we are looking for someone who can bring their skills and experience to:

• Prepare Council communications, including signage, news online stories, newsletter content and speeches
• Assist with the management of events
• Prepare digital and social content, including website posts and social media stories
• Collaborate across the organisation to develop story ideas for promotion

To be considered you will have

• A degree or diploma in Communications, Media or Public Relations with some relevant experience or lesser formal qualifications with substantial experience.
• Experience preparing communications for a wide range of audiences
• Strong communication planning and delivery skills for projects and promotions
• Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritise tasks
• Excellent writing skills, including the ability to distil complex information into easy-to-understand, accessible and inclusive language
• Local government experience is desirable

Benefits of working at Brimbank include

• Flexible work practices including hybrid working arrangements
• 16 days of personal leave per year (FTE)
• 20 weeks paid parental leave (FTE)
• 8 weeks partner leave
• Make a positive impact to your local community

To view a full list of employee benefits, please view Council's Employee Values Proposition

To view a copy of this Position Description, please go to https://www.brimbank.vic.gov.au/careers and click on the Job Listing. To apply, please include your Resume and a Cover Letter of no more than 2 pages, outlining how you can deliver on the key aspects of the role and how you will assist Brimbank in 'becoming the best it can be'.

Brimbank City Council actively encourages applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, people living with disability, and LGBTQIA+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to explore the opportunity of a career at Brimbank.

If you have any support or access requirements, or would like to speak to someone about employment process please contact People Culture and Wellbeing on 92494000.

Brimbank City Council is a Child Safe organisation and endeavouring to promote child safe, child friendly practices.

To be eligible for employment at Brimbank City Council you must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident of Australia or be legally entitled to work in Australia.

All applications should be submitted online by clicking on 'Apply' link.

Direct any queries regarding the role to: Ebony Fisher - ••••@brimbank.vic.gov.au

Don't meet every single requirement for this role? Studies have shown women and those of underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for roles unless they meet every criterion. At Brimbank City Council, we recognise that different experiences make for great community outcomes. If you are excited about this role, but your experience doesn't perfectly align to the criteria we encourage you to click the APPLY button now and submit your application.

If you want to know more about what we do or why you should work for Brimbank City Council check out our web page: https://www.brimbank.vic.gov.au/careers