Salary: $83,480.00 - $95,636.00
Job Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Stonnington City Centre, 311 Glenferrie Road, Malvern + Working from home
Job Category: Digital & Marketing
Please view the below documents for this position:
* Position Description
* Inherent Requirements
* Benefits
Job Description
Love creating content that connects with real communities? Ready to bring stories to life across digital platforms and shape how a city communicates with its people? This is your chance to play a key role in delivering engaging, timely and meaningful content that reaches thousands.
You'll sit at the heart of our Communications team, helping deliver a vibrant and consistent social presence. From planning and publishing through to community interaction and performance insights, you'll help ensure our digital voice is clear, responsive and impactful.
This is a hands‐on role where creativity meets coordination - working across teams to showcase services, events and community moments while keeping content relevant, engaging and on time.
What You'll Do
* Create and publish engaging social content that keeps our channels active, relevant and on brand
* Plan and manage the content calendar, coordinating with teams to ensure timely and consistent messaging
* Monitor channels, respond to the community and help maintain a positive, respectful online presence
* Turn data and insights into smarter content and stronger engagement
* Support social media campaigns and identify new ideas, trends and opportunities
* Provide guidance and support to staff to lift confidence and consistency across social media use
* Work closely with Communications, digital and internal stakeholders to bring stories and services to life
This role offers a salary of $83,480 – $95,636 plus 12% super, along with a monthly ADO to support work–life balance.
Desired Skills And Experience
What you'll need
* Experience managing social media in a professional environment with strong content instincts
* Ability to plan, prioritise and manage multiple pieces of work without losing quality
* Confidence using social media, scheduling and analytics tools
* Strong written communication and attention to detail
* A collaborative, proactive mindset and ability to build positive working relationships
* Understanding of digital trends, algorithms and what drives engagement
* Ability to interpret data and translate insights into practical improvements
* Qualification in Communications, Marketing, Media or similar (or equivalent experience)
Enquiries
For enquiries relating to the role, please contact Jane Wright – Operations Communications & Content Lead on jwright@stonnington.vic.gov.au or 03 8290 1473
Please note we are only accepting calls regarding this role on Wednesday 25th of February between 3pm - 5pm
For enquiries relating to the system and the application process, please contact a member of the Talent Acquisition team on 8290 1333.
Submitting your application
In your cover letter, we invite you to demonstrate how your skills and experience align with the requirements outlined in the Position Description, and to share what draws you to the opportunity to work with the City of Stonnington.
The City of Stonnington is a child‐safe, equal opportunity employer valuing diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
Here at the City of Stonnington we aspire to be a leading local government authority and to do this we need the very best people who share our belief in community and who want to make a difference. We value everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. We provide an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to thrive and be authentic. There is a variety of offerings available for our people, have a look at " Why Stonnington ".
If you have any support or access requirements, or would like to speak to someone about employment or an alternative processes, please contact Council's Talent Acquisition team on 8290 1333.
To be eligible to apply for this position you must have an appropriate Australian or New Zealand work visa.
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