AddressSenior Coordinator Media & Communications
$123,814.07 - $138,745.51 per annum (plus super)
Permanent Full Time 38 hours per week
About Us
Located 35km to the southeast of Melbourne, Greater Dandenong City Council covers 129 square kilometres and has a population of over 169,000 people. The central activities district is Melbourne's second largest retail and commercial centre and includes large shopping complexes at Dandenong and Keysborough as well as the highly popular Dandenong Market.
Greater Dandenong City Council is the most culturally diverse locality in Australia, with residents from over 150 different birthplaces, nearly two-thirds of whom were born overseas. Key industries include manufacturing, health care and social assistance, retail trade, wholesale trade and transport.
We are a progressive organisation of exceptional character that offers a dynamic and rewarding work environment to approximately 900 employees. We recognise that our staff are vital to the delivery of excellent service to our community and the achievement of our long-term vision. We invest in the development of our people, and we strive to be a workplace that is respectful, engaged, accountable, creative and honest.
About the Role
Fast paced Media & Comms leadership role in fun team, serving a vibrant multicultural community. Lots of engagement with local & broadcast media.
Come and join us in the foodie capital of Melbourne. Greater Dandenong is a vibrant, wonderful municipality and our Council colleagues are deeply committed to making a difference and serving the local community. Our Comms & Media team is fun, caring and incredibly supportive.
This is a senior leadership position with a small team of direct reports, but leadership responsibilities across the whole Media & Communications function. We have a lively local media scene and pretty frequent opportunities to engage with metro and broadcast media outlets.
About You
You’ll be an experienced strat comms professional with exceptional writing skills, good judgment and the ability to do fast research. You’ll be friendly and build your network across Council quickly. You’ll have considerable media experience. Public sector experience will help, but isn’t essential.
This role has direct engagement with the Mayor, Councillors and the Executive and requires a high level of professionalism and sound judgment. It’s fast-paced and demanding, but there’s lots of latitude to drive process improvements or innovations. We provide genuine workplace flexibility to achieve work/life balance.
We’ll provide you with professional development, networking opportunities and the chance to make a difference. Plus, we’ll show you where to fine the best Banh Mi, Afghan chicken rice and burek in all of Melbourne.
You may be required to undertake practical testing, work preference profiling / psychometric testing, functional capacity assessment (physical) or aptitude testing.
The successful candidate will be asked to produce a clear Working with Children Check and will be asked to consent to a national police check (and where relevant an ‘international criminal history check’), subject to the operation of spent conviction laws. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.
Benefits of working with us
Council believes in providing an environment where staff thrive, both in the work they do and in how they learn and develop as people and professionals.
Our workplace has an inclusive and diverse culture which encourages innovation and supports your work and life balance. There are plenty of opportunities to learn, develop and grow your career within our expanding and diverse organisation.
Our benefits include
· Competitive salary
· Salary sacrifice childcare (where available)
· Flexible working options supported including hybrid work
· Access to learning & development programs including study assistance
· Reward & recognition programs
· Health initiatives
· Access to our support and wellbeing programs
· A vibrant social club
For more information about our benefits, please visit our careers page: Working with Us
Council will consider flexible working arrangements for all positions. We embrace our diverse community and encourage applications from everyone including people of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander background, people of diverse sexual orientation and gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people of varied age, ability, and faith. Council will give due consideration to any workplace adjustments to accommodate the needs of any prospective or existing staff member.
Council is commitment to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment and promoting cultural safety and wellbeing for children with zero tolerance for child abuse and harm.
To apply
To apply for this position please complete the online application form, including your resume, a very brief cover letter and address the selection criteria. You may be required to answer selection questions as part of the application process. The selection process also includes the requirement for reference checks.
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Applications close: 5pm, Thursday, 30 May 2024
Further information: Carolyn Altan, 8571 5356
