Synopsis
Communications Officer
- Part time– Permanent Role- 30 hours per week
- Hourly rate starting at $36.21, plus superannuation
- Great work-life balance | Flexible working options available
Wodonga Council is a local government organisation servicing one of Victoria’s fastest growing regional cities, located in North East Victoria.
We offer the perfect balance of career growth, a regional lifestyle and access to a vibrant city. Working with a growing and engaged community, Wodonga Council’s programs and services are designed to deliver its vision for our city, our people and our future.
We are committed to fostering a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, appreciated, and encouraged. We encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds, including, but not limited to, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, individuals with disabilities, and people of all ages, cultures, and ethnic backgrounds. We welcome applications from veterans, and if you wish to discuss your application with our People Team, please contact hr@wodonga.vic.gov.au.
What We Will Offer
Career development
At Wodonga Council, we offer continuous learning, mentorship and professional growth opportunities. Whether you’re looking to expand your skills or advance your career, we support your career development every step of the way.
Leave entitlements
Our organisation values work-life balance and offers generous and flexible leave entitlements to support your needs. We understand that access to time away from work when you need it will optimise the time spent in the office.
Location – onsite
This role will require you to be onsite during working hours.
EAP, fitness program, health and wellbeing initiatives
Join our team and take advantage of Fitness Passport, find support in the Employee Assistance Program and enjoy a range of health and well-being initiatives designed to support your physical and mental wellness.
The role
The Communications Officer will support the Team Leader Communications through the development of accurate and effective production of communication materials for internal and external audiences.
The position will also assist with the implementation of actions from the relevant strategies relating to communications activities.
Key aspects of the role include the following;
This position is accountable for providing communications support to the Manager Business Services, Team Leader Communications and the Communications and Community Engagement teams
The Communications Officer Is Directed In The Position By Clear Objectives And Guidelines And Is Subject To Supervision And Regular Reporting Mechanisms Including
- Researching and writing media releases and alerts and providing advice on suitable story angles as required.
- Writing, editing and proof-reading council publications and promotional materials, internal and external documents.
- Comprehensive brand awareness to ensure consistency of message and style throughout the council’s corporate material and assist in the preparation of digital communication and marketing content and information that enhance the council’s external corporate image.
- Researching and writing speeches for the Mayor, Councillors and Executive as required.
- Writing, editing, publishing and producing content including text, images and video for council’s online channels.
- Organising and conducting interviews for council publications and other external documents.
- Liaising with journalists, fielding media enquiries and attending/organising media opportunities as directed by the Manager Business Services and Team Leader Communications.
- Monitoring and advising on content for the council’s various communication channels.
- General communication activities as directed by the Manager Business Services and Team Leader Communications.
- Assist with the coordination of Communications and Marketing Support Officers as required.
Key Selection Criteria
Our ideal candidate will be able to show us the following.
- Relevant qualifications in journalism, public relations, communications, digital communications, marketing or related discipline or lesser formal qualifications with relevant work skills.
- Demonstrated experience in using creativity and originality in your approach to working with a range of mediums and tools.
- Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills to liaise with team members, other staff and members of the public.
- Ability to work independently and manage time to achieve specific outcomes in the timeframe specified.
- Demonstrated experience in using Microsoft 365, online social media channels, Adobe Creative Suite and maintaining website content.
- Strong organisational skills.
How To Apply
Visit our website www.wodonga.vic.gov.au/careers
Use the “apply” button to commence your application.
Applicants will be required to upload;
Complete an online form and address the key selection criteria as outlined above (support on how to address this criteria can be found here)
- Upload a brief cover letter
- Upload a current resume
- Prior to commencement, the successful applicant will be required to provide the following.
- A copy of a recent National Police Check (less than 3 months)
- A current driver’s licence
- Any other mandatory requirements outlined in the position description (eg. first aid, CPR, WWCC, forklift).
The completion of a pre-employment functional assessment (paid for by the council) might also be required.
If applicable, evidence regarding right to work in Australia will need to be presented.
Enquiries
Team Leader Communications - Alexandra Gibbs – (02) 6048 4521 | agibbs@wodonga.vic.gov.au
Manager Business Services – Kylie Gillison – 0468 782 046 | kgillison@wodonga.vic.gov.au
Applications close 11.59pm, Sunday, January 12, 2025.
