Communications Officer

Georges River Council; Georges River; Hybrid; AUD 101,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Hybrid work after probation

9-day fortnight option

Fitness Passport access

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Rewards Program

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Georges River Council is seeking a Communications Officer to drive media, public relations and communications activities. You will craft engaging content, support communication strategies and strengthen the Council's reputation with the community, stakeholders and media.

The role is fast-paced with varied projects. You will deliver stories through strategic communications, manage media enquiries and collaborate across the organisation to meet deadlines and protect the Council's brand.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Journalism, Media, Communications or related discipline.
• At least three years' relevant experience in media and communications.
• Experience preparing media releases, speeches, newsletters, media responses and other communication materials.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to tailor messages for different audiences.
• Experience developing communication plans, reports, correspondence and submissions.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Strong organisational, research and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare media releases, speeches, newsletters, publications and other communication materials.
• Develop and deliver communication strategies and campaigns for Council projects, programs and events.
• Assist with media enquiries, including researching, drafting and coordinating responses.
• Create engaging content across a range of communication channels.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with journalists, media outlets and key stakeholders.
• Provide communications advice and support across the organisation.
• Exercise sound judgement when managing complex or sensitive issues.
• Deliver high-quality outcomes within tight deadlines, both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Support and protect Council's brand, reputation and public image.

Skills

Media relations

Content creation

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic campaigns

Public relations

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Journalism, Media, Communications or related discipline

Job description

Tell stories that matter and help shape how our community sees and experiences Council.

Join a collaborative and creative team where your communication skills will make a real impact. From media relations and content creation to strategic campaigns and stakeholder engagement, you'll help showcase the services, projects and initiatives that make a difference in our community.

The Role

As Communications Officer, you'll play a key role in delivering Council's media, public relations and communications activities. Reporting to the Coordinator Communications and Engagement, you'll work across the organisation to create engaging content, support communication strategies and strengthen Council's reputation with the community, stakeholders and media.

This is a varied and fast-paced role where no two days are the same. You'll help bring projects, programs and events to life through compelling storytelling, strategic communications and proactive media engagement.

In this role, you will:

• Prepare media releases, speeches, newsletters, publications and other communication materials.
• Develop and deliver communication strategies and campaigns for Council projects, programs and events.
• Assist with media enquiries, including researching, drafting and coordinating responses.
• Create engaging content across a range of communication channels.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with journalists, media outlets and key stakeholders.
• Provide communications advice and support across the organisation.
• Exercise sound judgement when managing complex or sensitive issues.
• Deliver high-quality outcomes within tight deadlines, both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Support and protect Council's brand, reputation and public image.

About You

You're a confident communicator with a flair for storytelling, strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities. You enjoy building relationships, working collaboratively and delivering high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in Journalism, Media, Communications or a related discipline, with at least three years' relevant experience.
• Experience preparing media releases, speeches, newsletters, media responses and other communication materials.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages for different audiences.
• Experience developing communication plans, reports, correspondence and submissions.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Strong organisational, research and problem-solving skills.
• A customer-focused approach and the ability to build effective stakeholder relationships.
• Sound judgement, initiative and the ability to manage sensitive issues.
• A current NSW Driver Licence.
• Flexibility to work outside standard business hours when required.

What We Offer

• Permanent full-time - 70 hours per fortnight
• Salary from $101,204.99 to $117,260.87 p.a., plus 12% superannuation.
• Enjoy flexible working options, including flexible start and finish times, hybrid work (after probation), and the option of a 9-day fortnight by working additional hours across the fortnight
• Access to Fitness Passport for you and your family
• Confidential Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Rewards Program
• A supportive and collaborative team environment

Applicants are asked to ensure that they provide responses to the targeted questions. Please be specific about your personal contribution. General or high-level responses will not be considered.

If you would like further information on this role, please contact Catherine James, Coordinator Communications & Engagement via [e-mail] or 02 9330 6234.

Applications must be completed and submitted via our website. Closing Date: Wednesday, 23September 2026 at 11.59 PM AEST.

Offers of employment at Georges River Council are contingent upon satisfactory results of a thorough background check.

Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, a permanent resident, or hold unlimited working rights in Australia (no visa restrictions) to apply for this position.