Career Opportunities: Senior Communications Officer (15078)

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Senior Communications Officer

• Apply your communications expertise to support the delivery of important council services
• Permanent, full-time position
• $101,980 - 110,960 (plus super and monthly RDO)

A little bit about the role

Are you a passionate communications professional looking for the next step in your career? Do you want to work in a fulfilling role which actively contributes to the community? Do you want to be part of a highly-skilled team in an organisation that has great people and workplace culture? Look no further!

We’re on the hunt for a Senior Communications Officer to deliver outstanding strategic communications advice and support to our Places and Spaces directorate. You’ll get to work collaboratively across some of Council’s key projects and services including parks and trees, playground and shopping centre renewals, waste management, sustainable transport initiatives and asset planning.

We’re looking for someone who’s a communications all-rounder with a strong customer focus. You thrive on having several projects on the go at any given time and communicating with diverse audiences.

Our ideal candidate:

• can research information and write clearly and concisely
• has a strong understanding of community engagement principles and how to apply them
• can edit and produce different kinds of content for mass and specific target audience groups
• can influence stakeholders to achieve successful communication outcomes.

This role is responsible for producing high quality, engaging content for Council’s communication channels. Our team is responsible for developing customer-focused communication strategies, writing content and providing strategic advice. We work closely and collaboratively with our colleagues including graphic design, multimedia and digital marketing to explore creative and innovative ways to communicate with our residents.

How to apply

Please submit your application online via the ‘Apply’ button by 11:59 pm Tuesday 19 May. All applications must be made via the online portal; no applications direct to the hiring manager or from recruitment agencies will be considered.

Want to know more?

You can connect further and gain a better insight into this opportunity by reviewing the Position Description 

 Employment requirements

•           Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.

•           Preferred applicants will be required to undergo a National Police Record Check

For a confidential discussion about this position please contact Megan Levvey, Strategic Communications Specialist (Acting) during business hours via ph: 0400 800 574

If you want to know more about the benefits of working for the City of Boroondara, please visit our careers website boroondara.vic.gov.au/careers

If you want to know more about the benefits of working for the City of Boroondara, please visit our careers website boroondara.vic.gov.au/careers

The City of Boroondara is committed to providing systems that are accessible to as many people as possible. We understand that this portal may not meet the needs of people who rely on Assistive Technology or have other diverse requirements.  If you have any difficulty using our recruitment system, please do not hesitate to contact People Culture and Development on (03) 9278 4401 or pcd@boroondara.vic.gov.au to allow us to help in any way we can.

Council recognises the benefits of a diverse workforce for its employees and customers. To ensure equity of access to employment opportunities, Council encourages applications from underrepresented groups including people who are from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people from different ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientation and cultural backgrounds. If you require any additional support or adjustments regarding interview arrangements, please advise the contact listed above in advance. Council is a child safe organisation and as such, some positions may require the incumbent to hold a Working with Children Check.

Working together

We are currently undertaking an exciting project that will see a transformation in the way we work and the way we serve our customers. Implementation of the Transforming Boroondara Program will provide a customer centric model of service delivery that includes technological innovation, process improvement and business system renewal - we value your input and look forward to our journey ahead.

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