ABOUT THE ROLE
* Full Time Fixed Term
* Band 6: $94,663 + 12% Superannuation
* 12-month Parental Leave replacement - commencing June 2026
Are you passionate about communication and community engagement? Do you have a flair for creating compelling marketing materials, managing social media, and driving internal communications? If so, we'd love to hear from you!
We are seeking a Communications and Engagement Officer to join our dynamic team. In this rewarding role, you will play a key part in delivering high-quality marketing and communications initiatives that benefit the community. You will have the opportunity to work across multiple areas of the organisation, developing a broad range of skills while supporting both internal and external engagement strategies.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Provide timely and accurate information to the community via social media.
* Accurately and promptly maintain, monitor and update Council website content.
* Provide community engagement support and expertise to colleagues throughout the organisation.
* Prepare media releases, advertisements and promotional support material for Council events and services.
* Assist and review the design and publication of Council documents for a range of audiences.
ABOUT YOU
We are looking for a creative, detail-oriented individual with a passion for communication and community engagement. You will have:
* Tertiary qualifications in communications or engagement, or journalism, or relevant experience in a communications environment with proven writing skills.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Experience dealing with the media in a political environment.
* Experience in content creation, marketing materials, and social media management.
* Graphic design skills (experience with design software such as Adobe Creative Suite is a plus).
* Strong organisational and time management abilities.
* A proactive attitude and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
ABOUT US
South Gippsland Shire Council offers a friendly and professional workplace with values based leadership. We put our customer at the centre of all we do and strive to deliver exceptional projects and services to our community.
Our region provides a perfect blend of coast and country. Enjoy green rolling hills, wind-swept beaches and the world-famous Wilsons Prom, right on your doorstep.
Our values - Accountability, Customer Focus and Excellence - are present in everything we do and how we do it. We seek like-minded colleagues to join our team who are committed to these values and culture.
WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING WITH US!
* Work-life balance with flexible working arrangements
* Rostered Days Off offered for full time roles
* Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
* South Gippsland is an organisation that is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. We offer flexibility and a welcoming work environment
* Enjoy a variety of changing health and well-being programs and initiatives including flu vaccinations and health checks, discounted gym memberships and Social Club
* Diverse range of exciting career paths in full time, part time or casual positions
* Mentoring, coaching and secondments
* Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
* Opportunity to purchase additional leave
* Annual Enterprise Agreement salary increments
* Family Violence Support and Leave Provisions
For more benefits, please click here!
POSITION DESCRIPTION
To view the Position Description for this role, please click here.
CLOSING DATE
Applications close Midnight Wednesday 22 April 2026.
CONTACT
Enquiries to: Christine Legg, Coordinator Communications, Engagement and Advocacy on 03 5662 9388
NEXT STEPS
If you would like to become a part of our team at South Gippsland Shire Council, please submit your application.
You will be required to address the application questions and upload two documents, your resume and cover letter. This is an opportunity to demonstrate your potential and set your application apart from the rest!
For further information on our recruitment process please click here.
All correspondence regarding your application status and interview will be sent to you via email.
Shortlisting decisions are made by people who understand the role, not software alone. Every application is reviewed by a real person, not an automated system. We believe in human-led recruitment and value conversation, not just resumes.
All preferred candidates will be required to complete relevant background checks (including but not limited to police checks, reference checks, medical checks (drug and alcohol tests) and psychometric testing) prior to the candidate's employment being confirmed. The outcomes of the background checks do not automatically bar candidates; however, will be assessed against the inherent requirements of the job.
Please be advised any representation via an agency will not be considered. Agencies - no need to contact us, we've got this one.
South Gippsland Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity employer and aims to provide all necessary support to ensure that all abilities and backgrounds are not disadvantaged in the recruitment process. If you require an adjustment to the recruitment process, please feel free to identify yourself as a person with different needs in your application and indicate what type of reasonable adjustment you require. Alternatively you can contact a member of the People & Culture team on 03 5662 9233 and identify the position you are applying for and specify your requirements.
All councillors, employees, students, agency staff, contractors and volunteers are required to act in accordance with equal opportunity, anti-discrimination, harassment, vilification and child safety legislation. South Gippsland Shire Council is committed to safeguarding children and young people. We all have a responsibility to ensure our workplaces are respectful, safe and inclusive and free of all forms of unlawful and unacceptable behaviours. By applying for this role you agree to the above.
IF YOU ARE HAVING ANY ISSUES APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION, PLEASE CALL OUR PEOPLE & CULTURE TEAM ON 03 5662 9233 OR EMAIL HUMANRESOURCES@SOUTHGIPPSLAND.VIC.GOV.AU
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