This is an opportunity for a communications professional who enjoys turning ideas into clear, engaging stories and working closely with teams across an organisation to bring initiatives to life.
Joining a collaborative communications team, you’ll act as a trusted partner to internal stakeholders, shaping how key projects, services and community initiatives are communicated. From strategic planning through to delivery, you’ll play a central role in ensuring information reaches the right audiences in a way that is engaging, accessible and meaningful.
In this role you'll:
• Partner with teams across the organisation to plan and deliver communications that support major initiatives and projects
• Translate complex information into clear, engaging messaging that connects with community audiences
• Produce high-quality written content across multiple channels including web, social media and internal platforms
• Provide communications advice to project teams to help strengthen messaging and audience reach
• Identify storytelling opportunities that showcase initiatives, services and outcomes
• Contribute to the planning and delivery of communication campaigns and digital content initiatives
• Use insights and data to understand audience engagement and refine communication approaches
Band 7 role offering a salary of $111,411 – $123,743 per annum, plus 12% superannuation and a monthly ADO, providing strong earning potential and valuable additional time off.
Desired Skills and Experience
To thrive in this role
• Experience in communications, media, marketing or a related discipline
• Exceptional writing and storytelling skills across a variety of channels and audiences
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to build trusted working relationships
• The ability to take complex or technical information and communicate it clearly and effectively
• Experience contributing to communication plans, campaigns or organisational initiatives
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities
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
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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