Employment type: Part time, Permanent
Hours per week: 19, Ideally spread across 3 to 4 days per week.
Remuneration: Band 6 salary from $ 104,133.36 per annum (pro‐rate) plus superannuation
Location: Werribee based with potential for a hybrid work arrangement
About the role
The Councillor Communications Advisor supports the Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Councillors with clear, engaging and timely communications across a range of channels, with a strong focus on digital and social media.
This role is responsible for preparing content including social media posts, speeches, media releases, newsletters and briefing materials. The position works closely with Councillors and internal teams to identify proactive communication opportunities and support community engagement activities.
This is a fast‐paced role that requires strong communication skills, political awareness, discretion and the ability to manage competing priorities.
What your day will look like
* Writing social media content, speeches and media releases
* Managing the Mayor's social media channels
* Supporting Councillors with communication activities
* Attending community events and capturing digital content
* Working with internal teams to promote Council initiatives
What you will bring
* Qualifications in communications, PR, marketing, journalism or similar
* Experience creating engaging written and digital content
* Strong social media and communication skills
* Experience working with senior stakeholders or elected representatives
* Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
* Political awareness and sound judgement
* Current driver's licence
Child Safe Organisation
Wyndham City Council has zero tolerance to any form of child abuse and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children. We create and maintain a child safe organisation which is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees, volunteers and contractors. Additionally, we are committed to fostering a culture of safety within the Council, which includes the inclusion and empowerment of Aboriginal children, their families, and communities. Our recruitment practices reflect this.
Diversity and Inclusion
At Wyndham City Council we value workforce diversity and inclusion and embrace individual uniqueness. We value diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, while providing high‐quality services to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexuality.
Wyndham has one of the largest Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in the Western Region, with a rich and diverse history. We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background. To read more about Wyndham City's Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan, please visit our website.
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