Communications and Events Officer

• Join a team that values people and fostering innovation!
• Permanent full time
• Enjoy flexible work arrangements with a monthly RDO.
• Generous leave entitlements
• Personal and professional learning and development opportunities

Are you a Communications and Events specialist looking to help support businesses and industry across the region? 

About the role

The Economic Development department are searching for a new member to join the team and lead this space. This role will be responsible for developing and executing communication and engagement strategies and manage initiatives from inception to completion within agreed scope, budget, and success criteria. On a day-to-day basis you will manage the digital and social media channels to share and generate content relevant to the audience. This will require you to have a finger on the pulse of both internal and external information sources.

Planning and delivering events across the year is a key aspect of serving the business community, so an understanding of small business and different industries is welcome. Events are both big and small ranging from galas to webinars. Banyule's Women in Business and Banyule Business Awards are two annual events this role will lead.

You will have an excellent eye for detail, the ability to effectively communicate with diverse internal and external audiences and be able to manage a broad range of deliverables simultaneously. It is expected that you possess initiative, can flex your creativity and lean into opportunities, all within the comfort of a dynamic and supportive team environment.

Skills, experience and certificates:

• A tertiary qualification in a field relevant to Communications, Marketing, DigitalMedia, Events Management, Business or Economic Development
• Extensive experience creating communication strategies and executing these across digital platforms and socialmedia.
• Experience across events management. Including the creation, delivery, and post event lifecycle.
• Strong project management skills with the proven ability to meet deadlines manage workflows and work on multipleprojects concurrently.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships to influence and negotiate desired outcomes with internal andexternal stakeholder
• A successful track record in understanding and implementing major projects or events.
  
• Knowledge of state and federal government and private sector business development programs.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Current Victorian driver's licence.
  

Mandatory Pre-employment screenings:

• COVID 19 vaccination certificate
• Driver's Licence

Application Process:

Applications close on Thursday 29 February 2024 at 11.45PM Please submit your resume and cover letter addressing the key selection criteria.

For further details about this exciting position, please access the complete position description via the link below. Please call Amy Harris 0439 327 ***  if you have any further questions regarding the role.

Why Choose Banyule City Council?

Join a dedicated team committed to making a positive impact on our community. At Banyule Council, you'll have the opportunity to drive service excellence, engage with diverse stakeholders, and contribute to the betterment of our community. We offer a supportive, collaborative, and innovative work environment where your skills and expertise will be valued and rewarded.

Banyule City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer; we value diversity and inclusion, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support, or access requirement, we encourage you to inform us through your application or ***************@banyule.vic.gov.au.

Our Values: Our employees align their career with Banyule because they share our values of respect, integrity, responsibility, initiative, and inclusion. They thrive in our strong learning and development culture, and the positive way we work in partnership with the community

We offer:

• Genuine work-life balance and generous leave arrangements
• Monthly and fortnightly RDO (depending on work area and full-time employment)
• 18 weeks of paid parental leave -primary carer. 2 weeks of paid parental leave ? partner (Eligibility - An employee who has had 12 months continuous service)
• Study assistance (permanent employees)
• Award-winning learning and development opportunities
• Health and well-being initiatives including Fitness Passport

Diversity Statement: Our community is made up of diverse, cultures, beliefs, abilities, bodies, sexualities, ages, and genders. We are committed to access, equity, participation, and rights for everyone principles that empower, foster harmony, and increase the wellbeing of an inclusive community.

To discover more about Banyule's commitment to advancing gender equality in the workplace, please find Banyules Workplace Gender Equality Action Plan 2021-2025.

Acknowledgement of the Traditional Custodians: Banyule City Council is proud to acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people as Traditional Custodians of the land and we pay respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders, past, present and emerging, who have resided in the area and have been an integral part of the regions history.

Banyule City Council endorses the Uluru Statement from the Heart in full and accepts the invitation to walk with First Nations peoples, to a better future for us all.

Child Safe Standards Statement of Commitment: Banyule City Council is a child-safe organisation and committed to the safety and well-being of children.

Council has a zero tolerance for child abuse. All allegations and safety concerns will be treated seriously and acted upon. As a child-safe organisation we are committed to providing a child-safe environment where children feel safe, are empowered, valued and protected. Council will actively listen to children, ensuring their voices are heard and considered in decisions that affect their lives.

Covid-19 Vaccination Requirements: In accordance with Banyules Covid-19 Vaccination Policy, this position requires you to be vaccinated against Covid-19. If your application is successful and you are shortlisted for this role, you will be required to provide evidence of your vaccination status.