Communications and Engagement Adviser

Communications and Engagement Adviser

• Full Time or Part Time permanent opportunity
• Band 6 - $81,644.03 annually plus 11% superannuation

An opportunity has arisen for a Communications and Engagement Adviser to support effective and positive communications, and proactive media campaigns for Council’s major projects, events, services, initiatives and decisions.

Tertiary qualifications in Communications, Public Relations or Journalism and/or relevant industry experience will be key to the candidate's success.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Tertiary qualifications, or relevant experience, in Communications, Public Relations or Journalism.
• Proven experience in leading Communications and Engagement planning and delivery.
• A strong understanding of community engagement, IAP2 principals and facilitation skills.
• Ability to design and deliver innovative communication campaigns across all channels.
• Excellent communications skills with high level of interpersonal, relationship building and a proven capacity to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.

Why you will love working at Strathbogie Shire Council:

We understand the need for flexibility and can offer:

• Hybrid working arrangements - up to 40% working from home.
• Option for working more hours over less days (e.g., 9-day fortnight)
• Negotiated start and finish times.
• Negotiated work sites.

We have generous leave entitlements including:

• 3 additional days Family Care Leave per year to support caring requirements.
• 3 days paid leave during Christmas closure.
• Long service leave available pro rata after five years and transferable across local government organisations.
• Up to 10 days unpaid leave per year for Cultural and Ceremonial Leave.
• Up to 20 days of paid Family Violence Leave annually.
• Parental leave - 16 weeks of paid leave for primary carer and 2 weeks for secondary carer, with the option to be taken at half pay.

We value your health and wellbeing and offer:

• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Income Protection Scheme for all employees.
• Weekly onsite visits for treatment of soft tissue injuries.
• Annual Flu Vaccinations.
• Access to Local Government Employee Health Plan.

We encourage professional development and learning opportunities including:

• Support to study with a repayment plan via payroll deductions.
• Access to study leave.
• On the job training.

And the bonuses:

• Annual pay increases in line with our Enterprise Agreement.
• 17.5% Leave Loading paid out annually as a lump sum "Christmas bonus".
• Recognition awards for years of service.

To Apply
Please visit our website www.strathbogie.vic.gov.au to view the position description and to complete an online application form. 

Applications must be submitted via Council website.
Please complete an online application form and address the Key Selection Criteria. Applications without the Key Selection Criteria may not be considered.

Applications close 9am, Monday 8 April 2024

Strathbogie Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and a Child Safe organisation. We value diversity in our workplace and will consider flexible working arrangements.