Communications Officer

• Develop your comms career
• Join a supportive, close knit team
• Enjoy an interesting, diverse portfolio of work
• Full time 12-month fixed term role, hybrid WFH & Cheltenham, Melbourne
• Band 5 Salary range $74,820 to $86,186 per annum plus superannuation

About us 

Kingston Council’s collective focus is on delivering exceptional service that achieves our vision and meets community expectations.

A diverse, dynamic community where we all share a sustainable, safe, attractive environment and a thriving economy. The City of Kingston is south-east of Melbourne and is approximately 20km from Melbourne's CBD. We employ over 1,450 people in a diverse range of roles including engineering, customer service, administration, finance, family, youth and children's services, sport and recreation, health, parks and gardens, planning, arts, and management. 

The role

We are seeking a Communications Officer to join the Strategic Communications & Engagement team. Reporting to Program Leader, your role is to:

• Provide communications & engagement advice to Council teams
• Develop and implement Communications & Engagement Plans
• Use your creative flair working with our designers to create engaging collateral
• Develop a wide range of communications collateral including web content, social media copy, printed materials, speeches and more

About you

If you are looking to develop your communications & engagement career within a supportive team while working on an interesting portfolio of internal clients, then this could be the role for you. 

We are looking for someone with:

• Experience in a communications role
• Tertiary qualifications in communications, public relations, or related field (or relevant experience)
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently

What we can offer

This is a full-time 12-month fixed term position.

As an employee of the City of Kingston you will be part of an inclusive culture and have access to ongoing professional development and a range of employee benefits designed to promote a positive work/life balance including flexible working arrangements, wellbeing initiatives, discounted gym membership, social club events, paid parental leave, salary packaging, study/development assistance, employee assistance program (EAP) and discounted health insurance. Full time employees also have access to a planned day off every four weeks. 

The salary for this position starts at $74,820 (Band 5) per annum plus superannuation.

How to Apply

If you have the skills, abilities, and attitude to take on this position click on the Apply button to submit your application. If you require further information after reviewing the position description available to download below, please contact Program Leader, Strategic Communications & Engagement Michelle Devanny on 0401 007 ***.

Kingston values diversity and is committed to creating a workplace where all employees can be their true self every day. We are a child safe and an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage candidates from wide-ranging backgrounds, identities, and experiences to apply.

To be considered for the role all applications must be submitted via our Careers recruitment portal.