Office Of The Mayor - Executive Communications Officer

• Full Time (35 hours per week)
• Fixed Term Position till 22 December 2023
• Friendly team environment
• Flexible working arrangements
• Enjoy work-life balance with opportunity for a fortnightly flex day off

Our Team

At Bayside Council, we are committed to a positive, flexible and supportive workplace culture, where our people and customers feel respected and valued. We are proud to serve our community through operating with transparency, integrity and in the best interests of the Bayside community to deliver exceptional service.

About the Role

The Office of the Mayor – Executive Communications Officer provides communications and executive support and advice for the Office of the Mayor to meet business unit needs.

The role is responsible for assessing, analysing, researching, and dealing with issues before escalation on behalf of the Mayor for the benefit of the Bayside community.

The position holder will ensure that all communications aligns with the organisation’s strategic direction, correspondence standards and provides our community with exceptional and timely customer service.

You can also expect to;

• Prepare Mayoral communications and distribute information to the community in line with Council’s communications framework.
• Draft, prepare and review high-level and quality communication and written information in the form of briefs, reports, emails and correspondence on behalf of the Mayor.
• Investigate, follow up and coordinate, collate and provide background information to prepare content required to respond to routine and complex enquiries, issues, complaints and requests for information.
• Undertake research and draft speeches and media releases for the Mayor.
• In consultation with the Communications and Events Business Unit contribute to the development of communication strategies and solutions for key Council matters.
• Develop and foster working relationships with senior leaders and managers across Council to maintain open channels of communication between the Mayoral Office and the organisation and to obtain and manage information flow.
• Promote the positive and collaborative culture and values of the organisation through open, fair and transparent decision making and ethical, professional behaviour.
• Work in collaboration with and assist the team, manager, and other key stakeholders to achieve business unit goals, work requests, demands and Council priorities.

About You

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to communicate complex information to a diverse range of stakeholders in an ethical and professional manner that maintains confidentiality, privacy and discretion.
• Capable of managing competing demands, priorities and expectations, and providing a consistent high-level support given the need to respond to urgent requests for information and to address unforeseen issues in a high volume environment with short deadlines.
• Maintaining awareness and knowledge across a range of Council service and program areas and of complexities and political sensitivities.
• Tertiary qualifications and /or equivalent experience

Our Benefits and Culture

As an organisation, we pride ourselves in offering a flexible working environment centred on delivering great outcomes for our customers, whether internal or external. Bayside Council has a strong culture of collaboration and delivering exciting new initiatives for our community.

On top of the competitive salary, our people enjoy;

• 3 extra days off during Christmas each year
• 15 days sick leave each year
• 2 days health and wellbeing leave
• Gym membership discounts
• Additional parental leave entitlements for both parents

Apply Now

Before submitting your application, please take the time to read the job description.

Your application should include an up-to-date resume (max 3 pages) and a covering letter including your skills and experience (max 2 pages).

Applications must be submitted by email to recruitment@bayside.nsw.gov.au.

Deadline: Sunday 9 October 2022

Enquiries: Lorraine Olmedo – Office of the Mayor – Executive Manager directly via email on Lorraine.olmedo @bayside.nsw.gov.au

Council is committed to the health and safety of its employees and addressing risks of COVID-19 in the workplace. Council’s COVID-19 Vaccination Policy requires all workers to be fully vaccinated with an approved COVID-19 vaccine before commencing employment.

Applicants may be required to satisfactorily undertake a Criminal History Check, Medical and/or Working with Children Check in accordance with the position.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to an equitable, diverse and socially inclusive work environment.