Sydney
City Communications / City Communications / Strategic Development & Engagement
Full Time / Permanent
$129,721.00 per annum plus superannuation
Caring for our city, creating a future for all
Our people are passionate about their communities and connected to their teams. They're motivated by our genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion, and our clear, compelling plan for our global city: Sustainable Sydney 2030 – 2050 Continuing the Vision.
Be part of a purpose‐led organisation with care at its core. You'll make a difference by acting in the best interests of our communities and city. Be better together with collaborative and inclusive partnerships. Embrace possibilities and be open to new ideas and creating bold solutions.
About The Role
Seeking a highly skilled specialist‐level content creator to join our City communications team. This is not an entry level role, and you'll be expected to lead content projects end‐to‐end, work independently, and produce broadcast‐quality photography, video, and written content that serves a large and diverse audience.
If you have deep technical skills in video production and photography, a strong editorial eye, genuine strategic instincts, and you stay ahead of a fast‐changing content landscape – thriving where platform shifts, new formats and emerging tools are part of the job we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Do
* Directing and editing high‐quality video content for the City's website, social channels, and media outlets
* Photographing community events, portraits, and documentary moments that reflect life in our city
* Shooting and editing fast‐turnaround content for social media platforms
* Interviewing community members and grant recipients, then writing compelling human‐interest stories across a range of formats and channels
* Developing ideas for engaging, platform‐native content across the City's social media channels
* Managing content from brief through to publish across multiple concurrent projects
* Collaborating with stakeholders across Council to understand briefs, manage expectations, and deliver on time
* You'll create content across a broad range of subject matter, from local parks and core council services to major events and the City's strategic vision.
You Bring Who we're looking for
* Confidence and composure in the field; you can approach community members, manage stakeholder expectations, and keep projects moving independently
* Strong corporate judgement with a strong sense of what makes content work for a public audience and good instincts for risk vs reward
* The ability to juggle multiple content projects at once
* A collaborative approach and the ability to take direction from a brief, while bringing creativity
* Comfort working within structured approval processes typical of a government communications environment
* The resilience to put ideas forward knowing not all of them will land, take feedback in your stride, and adapt creative work to fit governance, brand or political realities – without losing your enthusiasm or creative drive.
Essential Requirements
* Professional experience in digital content creation, ideally within a large or complex organisation
* End‐to‐end video production expertise: ideation, scripting, directing, filming, editing, and publishing. Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro (or equivalent professional editing software) is required.
* Strong photography skills across event, portrait, and documentary styles
* Proven social media management experience, including platform strategy, content creation, scheduling, and community engagement across multiple channels
* Hands‐on experience with CMS platforms including managing publishing workflows
* Working knowledge of analytics tools such as GA4, with the ability to translate data into content decisions and report to stakeholders
* Experience contributing to or managing paid social or digital advertising campaigns
* Relevant qualifications in communications, journalism, digital media, photography, or a related field or equivalent demonstrated experience.
* Full, ongoing Australian working rights (sponsorship is not available for this role).
Desirable
* Experience in a government, public sector, or similarly regulated communications environment.
Download position description.
This role has the option of a rostered day off each month, known as a 19‐day month.
The recommended applicant must complete a pre‐employment health declaration.
Applications must be submitted online by 11:59 pm, Wednesday 1 April 2026.
For more information, contact Donna Elkins, Digital Content Manager on 02 9265 9148.
What We Can Offer You
You'll work with passionate, welcoming and supportive people who care for our communities and create a future for all.
Flexible working
* 3 days of care and cultural leave each year for health and wellbeing activities, cultural and religious days or events of significance
* Collaborative approach to flexible working
* City centre head office, with many public transport options.
Professional development
* Leadership and management development program
* Further education program providing reimbursement of course fees, and study and exam leave
* Opportunity to attend external courses and conferences
* Long service and employee recognition awards
* Employee assistance program offering free, confidential counselling
Supporting families
* 26 weeks paid parental leave and 6 weeks paid partner leave
* Paid and unpaid adoption and long‐term fostering leave
* Paid superannuation for up to 52 weeks of parental leave
* Part‐time and job‐sharing options available
* Supportive return‐to‐work environment
Inclusive culture
* Recognised as an Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council of Australia
* Active employee networks including City Women, City Pride, DiverseCity, Inclusive City, Young Professionals and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander network
* Recognised family inclusive workplace
* Veteran employment supporter
Find out why a career at the City of Sydney might be right for you.
How To Apply
We welcome candidates from all backgrounds in a workplace as diverse as our communities. We're passionate about gender balance, with an executive team two‐thirds female and half of leadership roles held by women.
All applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, veterans and people of diverse sexualities and genders, are encouraged to join us.
We're a disability confident recruiter. If you identify as a person with disability and require support for your application or the recruitment process, contact us at or 02 9265 9333.
Your Application Must Include
* A current CV outlining your relevant experience
* A cover letter (maximum 1 page) addressing how you meet the essential requirements
* A link to your portfolio or at least two work samples demonstrating your video, photography, and/or social media output. Applications without a portfolio link will not be considered.
* Shortlisted candidates may be asked to complete a short practical content task as part of the assessment process.
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