Community Communications Officer

Employment Status: 12 months fixed term (with the potential to extend), Part-time
Days & Hours of Work: 3 days (days flexible) totalling 22.8 hours per week
Competitive Salary: Band 5 - $78,462 pro rata. + 11 % superannuation
Location: Corporate Centre in Sandringham, with the flexibility to work from homeAbout Us:We are a passionate organisation, connected in our shared goal to be 'sector leading' in all that we do for the community and each other. Home to over 100,000 residents, Bayside City Council's enduring purpose is building extraordinary places, thriving communities, and better futures.Bayside Council is an equal-opportunity employer committed to providing an accessible and safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, diversity, and inclusion. Our organisational strategy is made up of three priorities and we consider these in everything we do: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Customer Experience and Results Matter.We want everyone to be as proud of what we are achieving - and excited about our future - as we are, and we are committed to working together to achieve this.About the Role:We're excited to offer a new part-time and flexible job opportunity as a Community Communications Officer.In this role, you'll support the creation and implement of communication plans to keep our community informed and engaged about the Council projects and initiatives that matter to them. You'll also support your colleagues by running a hub of community engagement resources.From shaping strategies and masterplans to delivering sustainable, innovative, and inclusive infrastructure and services for our community, there's plenty to inspire you as you help teams across the organisation share their stories.Key Selection Criteria:To be successful in this role, you will bring the following skills and competencies:

• Exceptional communications skills in-person, in print and online
• A customer-centric approach to relationships
• Attention to detail and ability to prioritise
• Experience using a variety of communications platforms including social media, print, digital etc.
• Tertiary qualifications in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations or related area preferred, alternatively relevant workplace experience.
• Proficient with computer applications, particularly Microsoft Office.

Mandatory pre-employment requirements:

• Be willing to undergo and complete a satisfactory criminal history check.
• Provide or obtain an employment-based Working with Children check.

What we can offer you in return:

• A work life/balance through flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Generous leave provisions, including accrued time off, parental leave, three days of wellbeing leave per year, cultural and ceremonial leave, gender affirmation leave, plus the ability to purchase up to four weeks additional leave per year.
• Dedicated Staff Wellbeing programs, events and gym membership discounts.
• Learning and development opportunities so our people can grow and thrive.
• A Parkland surrounded office that is only short 500m stroll to the beach.
• Free onsite staff parking plus hybrid vehicles that employees can book for work related travel.
• A Green Money program, that rewards our staff for taking simple everyday steps to a more substantiable and climate aware living.

If you thrive when working collaboratively and produce engaging, accessible content, we'd love to hear more about you.How to apply: * To discover more about the role and responsibilities review the Position Description

• Provide a cover letter responding to the Key Selection Criteria and what has motivated you to apply for this role.
• Click Apply to submit your application.
• If you require reasonable adjustment at any point throughout the recruitment process, then please do let us know by contacting the listed Hiring Manager

Applications close: Thursday 4 April, 11:55pmPlease note - Shortlisting will commence prior to the closing date so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.If you would like to learn more about this opportunity or have any question, please contact Vanessa Bradley, Community Engagement Coordinator on 03 9599 4801 or via email vbradley@bayside.vic.gov.auBayside City Council prides itself on its values of Respect Each Other, Own It, Work Together and Find Better Ways.Bayside City Council proudly acknowledges the Bunurong People of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of this land, and we pay our respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging as well as all Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander community members with us today.We are an equal opportunity employer committed to an equitable, diverse and socially inclusive work environment. We actively encourage applicants with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, people living with disability, LGBTIQA+ people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this opportunity.