Coordinator, Digital, Brand & Publishing

• $121,340 - $134,795 per annum in accordance with qualification and experience plus Super
• Full time permanent
• Be part of the amazing Digital & Social team

Hume City Council is one of Australia's fastest growing and culturally diverse councils. We put the customer and our community at the centre of all that we do, ensuring our services are efficient and accessible.

Join the energetic Strategic Communications & Advocacy team at Hume City Council to lead Council's day-to-day communications activities and drive Council's digital, social and visual branding strategies.

As Senior Coordinator of Digital, Brand and Publishing, you will be responsible for managing a team of communications specialists to develop, execute and evaluate a wide range of communications projects and activities to raise awareness and inform the community about Council services, programs, projects, initiatives and events.

This is a unique and strategic role that works closely with the Manager of Strategic Communications & Advocacy to oversee all Council's communications whilst providing senior-level advice on best-practice digital, social and visual brand activities.

What you'll be doing:

• Leading and motivating a team of communications specialists to undertake communications activities that enhance the profile of Council and the City.
• Managing Council's social media, website and other digital communication channels to ensure they are engaging, innovative, targeted, appropriate and cost-effective.
• Coordinating the planning and execution of digital communications projects across the organisation.
• Safeguarding and enhancing Council's reputation by identifying issues, risks and opportunities.
• Conduct Council's visual branding strategy to ensure its evolution.
• Providing senior-level advice across the organisation, in particular to the Mayor, Councillors and Senior Leadership Team, to ensure that Council's communications activities.

Key skills and experience you'll bring to the role:

• Qualifications or demonstrated experience in communications, public relations or marketing or a similar field.
• Significant experience in the planning, development, execution and evaluation of integrated communications strategies.
• Management of digital channels and social media accounts.
• Ability to research, write and edit communication materials for a wide range of mediums and audiences.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and managing a corporate identity to ensure an organisation is portrayed consistently and perceived positively by target groups.
• Ability to lead, manage, motivate and develop a team in effective and industry-leading strategic communications and stakeholder management.
• A strong understanding of local, state and federal government and experience working in a political environment.

For any enquiries, please contact Trent Williams on 0447 447 *** or ******@hume.vic.gov.au.

Why Hume City Council?

A leader in local government, we're committed to creating an inclusive and collaborative work environment that is guided by our values:

We're better, every day: We give things a go and value progress over perfection. We have permission to go for it and are expected to reflect and learn.

We're in it together: At Hume, everyone matters. We Welcome and include all. Respect and safety are expected.

We show up: We empower and trust others and own our work. We rise to the challenges and are expected to do what we say we will.

All for Hume: We strive to achieve our best for the Hume Community. We are proud and passionate about working towards better outcomes and expect they are at the centre of everything we do.

We offer a competitive salary package, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

A child safe organisation and an equal opportunity employer. Council encourages people of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

All candidates will be required to undertake background and probity checks including Reference Checks and a Criminal Record Check.

To apply for this job go to: https://hume.recruitmenthub.com.au/Vacancies  Applications close 06 Mar 2024