Band 6 – $99,846 – $108,835 per annum (plus super)
Temporary Full Time (parental leave replacement until April 2027)
About Us
Located 35 km to the southeast of Melbourne, Greater Dandenong City Council covers 129 square kilometres and has a population of over 169,000 people. The central activities district is Melbourne's second largest retail and commercial centre and includes large shopping complexes at Dandenong and Keysborough as well as the highly popular Dandenong Market.
Greater Dandenong City Council is the most culturally diverse locality in Australia, with residents from over 150 different birthplaces, nearly two-thirds of whom were born overseas. Key industries include manufacturing, health care and social assistance, retail trade, wholesale trade and transport.
We are a progressive organisation of exceptional character that offers a dynamic and rewarding work environment to approximately 900 employees. We recognise that our staff are vital to the delivery of excellent service to our community and the achievement of our long‐term vision. We invest in the development of our people, and we strive to be a workplace that is respectful, engaged, accountable, creative and honest.
About the Role
Greater Dandenong is home to some of Victoria's most vibrant arts and cultural experiences and ideas. Creativity abounds at venues such as Walker Street Gallery and Arts Centre, the Drum Theatre, and Heritage Hill Museum and Historic Gardens, as well as in community hubs and through public art and place‐based activations.
Due to upcoming parental leave, we are seeking a Senior Creative City Promotions Officer to support the promotion of Greater Dandenong's arts and culture programmes, venues and initiatives. The position reports to the Team Leader, Creative City Promotions and is supported by the Creative City Promotions Officer.
About You
You are an organised, creative thinker with a track record of successfully delivering multiple campaigns and media in cross‐functional environments. With a keen eye for detail, you're able to flex between leading projects, writing creative briefs, crafting ads, supporting social media and prioritising multiple deadlines. Your passion for arts and culture is matched by your ability to lead creative campaigns, bring a playful flair for innovation and design, uphold strategic growth and sensitively engage diverse communities.
Please ensure you address the key selection criteria outlined in the position description as part of your application. You may be required to undertake practical testing, work preference profiling/psychometric testing, functional capacity assessment (physical) or aptitude testing. The successful candidate will be asked to produce a clear Working with Children Check and consent to a national police check (and where relevant an international criminal history check), subject to the operation of spent conviction laws. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.
Benefits of working with us
* Competitive salary
* Salary sacrifice childcare (where available)
* Flexible working options supported, including hybrid work
* Access to learning & development programs including study assistance
* Reward & recognition programmes
* Health initiatives
* Access to our support and wellbeing programmes
* A vibrant social club
For more information about our benefits, please visit our careers page: Working with Us.
Council will consider flexible working arrangements for all positions. We embrace our diverse community and encourage applications from everyone, including people of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander background, people of diverse sexual orientation and gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people of varied age, ability and faith. Council will give due consideration to any workplace adjustments to accommodate the needs of any prospective or existing staff member.
Council is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment and promoting cultural safety and wellbeing for children with zero tolerance for child abuse and harm.
If you require any accessible reasonable adjustment at any point throughout the recruitment process, please do let us know by contacting the listed Hiring Manager – your experience truly matters to us.
To apply
To apply for this position please complete the online application form including:
* A brief cover letter
* Your resume
* Response to key selection criteria
You will be required to answer selection questions as part of the application process. The selection process also includes the requirement for reference checks.
Position Description: Senior Creative City Promotions Officer – 332.8 KB
Applications close: 5pm, Wednesday, 6 May 2026
Further information: Jasmin De Wolf, 0491 303 892
Greater Dandenong City Council acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of this land, the Bunyip People, and pays respect to their Elders past and present. We recognise and respect their continuing connections to climate, culture, country and waters.
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