Communications & Engagement Advisor
- Flexible hours – up to 38 per week, temporary opportunity
- Band 6 – $53.20 per hour + 11.5% superannuation
About Us:
The Strathbogie Shire is a vibrant and progressive rural municipality located about two hours from the Melbourne CBD along the Hume Highway. We have diverse and picturesque communities served by townships such as Euroa, Nagambie, Violet Town, Avenel, Longwood, Ruffy and Strathbogie.
About the Role:
In this pivotal role, you’ll help ensure that Council delivers engaging, accessible, quality information to the Strathbogie Shire through a range of channels.
With a focus on continuous improvement and creativity, you’ll support divisions across the organisation to inform and educate the community about a broad range of Council programs, events, policies and initiatives.
Our ideal candidate:
- A tertiary qualification in communications, digital communications, public relations, journalism, marketing (or related discipline) and/or relevant experience in a corporate communications environment.
- An excellent understanding of the media including social media.
- Demonstrated experience in recognising and interpreting quality content for a range of different audiences.
- Experience in working with a range of stakeholders (internal and external).
- Skilled in managing and working on multiple complex projects and priorities with minimal supervision.
Why you will love working at Strathbogie Shire Council:
We understand the need for flexibility and can offer:
- Negotiated start and finish times.
- Negotiated work sites.
We value your health and wellbeing and offer:
- Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Income Protection Scheme for all employees.
- Weekly onsite visits for treatment of soft tissue injuries.
- Annual Flu Vaccinations.
- Access to Local Government Employee Health Plan.
We encourage professional development and learning opportunities including:
- Support to study with a repayment plan via payroll deductions.
- Access to study leave.
- On the job training.
For further information about this position, please contact Michelle Harris, Executive Manager Communications, Engagement & Advocacy on 5795 0000.
Click here to view the position description.
Please complete an online application form and address the Key Selection Criteria. Applications without the Key Selection Criteria will not be considered.
Applications close 5pm, Monday 24 March 2025.
Strathbogie Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and a Child Safe organisation. We value diversity in our workplace and will consider flexible working arrangements.