Communications Coordinator

• Excellent career opportunity
• Enjoy flexible work conditions with a rostered day off every three weeks
• Salary range of $101k - $132k p.a. + superannuation

About Us

City of Ryde, just 12 kilometres from Sydney CBD, is a place of unique lifestyle and opportunity. It is home to an engaged and culturally diverse community of around 130,000 people, and a strong and growing Smart City economy including more than 13,000 local businesses, Macquarie Park, world-class hospitals, and a leading university. All balanced with beautiful bushland, riverfront parks, open spaces, and sport facilities.

Our council delivers a broad range of services, projects, programs, and events. We are actively committed to innovation, sustainability, resilience and providing exceptional customer experiences, and this relies on attracting and keeping great people. We are a recognised Employer of Choice (Australian Business Awards 2022) and offer a range of benefits, including flexible work arrangements, health and wellbeing programs, a learning and development program including study support, and a reward and recognition program.

About the Role

The primary focus of this role is to:

• Produce clear, transparent and engaging communications for a range of channels to facilitate, improve, and support Council’s ongoing communications and engagement with the community and staff. This includes the development, implementation, review, and assessment of external and internal campaigns through a variety of methods.
• Produce, collate and edit content, including taking photographs as required, for Council’s key publications, including corporate documents and strategies, and print and digital communication channels.
• Continually improve the level, effectiveness, consistency, and quality of Council’s communications and engagement through different methods such as newsletters, posters, videos, events and the intranet.

Key Requirements

• An appropriate degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing or related field or equivalent experience
• Experience in developing and implementing effective external and internal communications and staff engagement strategies and campaigns and building support for organisational objectives.
• Extensive communications experience and demonstrated knowledge of communications in a government or political context.
• Sound project management skills to achieve work goals and to meet planned targets, deadlines, and commitments with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to establish, develop, and maintain new systems, strategies and procedures relating to external and internal communications and stakeholder engagement.
• Highly developed verbal communication skills, including the ability to build and maintain relationships with key external and internal stakeholders.
• Exceptional ability to write and edit copy to a high standard, including interpreting sensitive and complex information into simple and plain language.
• Ability to relay information in an easy to understand and helpful manner.

Please note: In line with Council’s COVIDSafe Workplace Policy & Procedure all staff are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

Your commencing annual salary will range from $101,873.52 to $132,435.58 + Superannuation dependent on your experience and qualifications.

Culture & Benefits

• Free shuttle bus between the North Ryde Office and North Ryde Metro Station
• Commitment to providing opportunities for work/life balance
• Hybrid work from home and office arrangements available for eligible positions
• Flexibility regarding start and finish times to suit your lifestyle
• Work 37.5 hours and enjoy a rostered day off approx. every 3 weeks  
• Long service leave after 5 years, then accrued monthly 
• 18 weeks paid parental leave (for eligible employees)
• 3 extra grant days at Christmas to ensure you have time to enjoy the holiday 
• Annual performance reviews and Award increases
• Opportunity to sign up as a fitness passport member
• Various health & well-being initiatives (i.e. flu vaccinations, skin checks, etc.)

How to apply

Please ensure you give full answers to the online application questions, showcasing your abilities and experience. Your answers, in conjunction with your resume, will determine if you are invited to an interview. 

Please note you do not need a “password” to use our on-line application system, however you have the option save and return to your application prior to the closing date. In addition to answering the online questions, this position requires you to attach your Resume to complete the application process.  Please note, you are not required to submit a cover letter or a statement addressing selection criteria. 

Closing Date: Sunday 2 March 2024 at 11:30pm

If you would like to know more, please see the position description or contact Renee Mitchell on 0403 791 *** for a confidential discussion.

City of Ryde is committed to Equal Employment and Child Safety