Senior Coordinator Communications
Reference number: 11178
Closing date: Tuesday 23rd June 2026, 12:00pm
The Opportunity
We are pleased to announce an exciting permanent opportunity within Council's Advocacy, Communications & Engagement department. The Senior Coordinator Communications is a leadership role that will see you managing the strategic development, management and implementation of communications to support the organisation in delivering service excellence to the community. In partnership with the Manager Advocacy, Communications & Engagement, you will foster a creative and high-achieving team environment that supports Council's organisational objectives and values.
Key Responsibilities
* Creating and continuously improving dynamic, creative and innovative communication activities and solutions including digital newsletters, videos, web content and social media to engage the community and staff.
* Managing and overseeing the production of Council's publications, advertising, reactive and proactive media, graphic design, printing services and media monitoring contracts, as well as organisation branding for culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities and other vulnerable groups within the community.
* Foster an open, creative and high achieving team environment that supports Council's organisational objectives and values, mentor and encourage staff to professionally develop and communicate to the highest level and meet all relevant customer experience targets.
* Provide leadership advice and support, drive accountability, and actively develop staff capability while managing team workload through an effective business partnering model.
Skills & Experience
* A tertiary qualification in related discipline including communications, public relations or journalism, with substantial relevant experience or lesser formal qualifications, together with extensive and diverse experience.
* Highly developed written and oral communication and presentation skills.
* Demonstrated extensive experience in delivery end-to-end communications and marketing plans, campaigns and strategies.
* Experience in producing and writing copy for a range of communications mediums including both online and more traditional mediums.
* Demonstrated leadership experience in managing specialist communication teams.
* Demonstrated extensive professional experience dealing with and managing stakeholder relationships.
* Proven experience and success in managing complex organisational and/or public communications issues.
Next Steps
Applications must be submitted through our online system and should be in line with the Moonee Valley City Council Application Guide. Applications that do not meet these requirements may not be considered. For further information, please view the Position Description or contact Maryanne Karlovic, Manager Advocacy, Communications & Engagement on (03) 9243 9115.
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