Communications Officer

Southern Grampians Shire Council; Hamilton; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Salary Sacrifice

Health and Wellbeing programs

Flexible working arrangements

Child safe organisation

Job summary

Southern Grampians Shire Council in Hamilton, VIC is seeking a Communications Officer to bring Council's stories to life across digital, print, media and face-to-face channels. You will develop content, manage the Council's digital presence, coordinate media and public enquiries, and support engagement activities.

Working with the Senior Communications Coordinator, you will provide strategic advice, strengthen relationships with local media and community groups, and help deliver Council projects

Qualifications

• Qualification in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Multimedia, or equivalent experience.
• Strong experience creating content across digital and print channels.
• Experience managing e-newsletters and digital platforms.
• Skills in photography and videography.
• Understanding of media relations and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Create and deliver engaging content across digital, social media and internal channels.
• Manage Council websites, intranet and newsletters.
• Develop surveys and engagement activities for community feedback.
• Support communication strategies for projects and initiatives.
• Research, write and publish media releases, newsletters and posts.
• Assist with media relations and public notices.
• Provide communication advice to staff.
• Build relationships with community, media and stakeholders.
• Use digital tools to deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Contribute to a collaborative team and provide customer service.

Skills

Content creation

Media relations

Stakeholder engagement

Digital communications

Photography

Videography

Prioritization

Education

Communications/PR degree or equivalent

Tools

CMS

Email marketing

Survey tools

Job description

Southern Grampians Shire Council – Hamilton VIC

COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER
Directorate – Office of the Chief Executive Officer

Values

Raise the Bar, Create Brilliance Together, Dream Boldly/Change Bravely, Integrity in Every Step.

ABOUT COUNCIL

Southern Grampians Shire Council serves a diverse and connected community in Victoria’s south-west, delivering services that enhance quality of life, support local growth and strengthen community wellbeing. We are committed to creating a workplace that values collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement, where our people feel supported to do their best work.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Communications Officer is responsible for bringing Council's stories, projects and priorities to life through engaging communications and community engagement initiatives. This role helps build trust and understanding between Council and the community by delivering clear, timely and accessible information across digital, print, media and face-to-face channels.

Working closely with the Senior Communications Coordinator, the Communications Officer develops content, manages Council's digital presence, coordinates media and public enquiries, supports engagement activities and provides strategic communication advice across the organisation.

The role also works collaboratively with local media, community groups, stakeholders and government agencies to strengthen relationships and support positive outcomes for the community.

We're looking for a proactive communicator who combines creativity with strategic thinking, thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys building strong relationships with people from all walks of life.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Create and deliver engaging content across Council’s digital, social media and internal communication channels
• Manage Council’s website, intranet and e-newsletters to ensure information is accurate, accessible and up to date
• Develop surveys and engagement activities that help Council gather community feedback and inform decision-making
• Support the delivery of communication and engagement strategies for Council projects, programs and initiatives
• Research, write and publish a range of content, including media releases, newsletters, speeches and social media posts
• Assist with media relations and the preparation of public notices and organisational communications
• Provide communication advice and support to staff across the organisation
• Build positive relationships with community members, media, stakeholders and partner organisations
• Use a range of digital communication, design and content management tools to deliver high-quality outcomes
• Contribute to a collaborative team environment and provide professional customer service and administrative support as required

ABOUT YOU:

• A qualification in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Multimedia, or equivalent industry experience
• Strong experience creating compelling content across digital, print and other communication channels
• Experience managing e-newsletters, subscriber databases and digital communication platforms
• Skills in photography, videography and visual content creation
• An understanding of media relations and effective stakeholder engagement
• The ability to manage competing priorities and adapt in a fast-paced environment
• Experience developing and implementing communication strategies and campaigns
• Knowledge of local government communications and community engagement is highly regarded
• Proficiency in a range of digital communication, design and content management tools

WHY JOIN US?

• Competitive remuneration
• Salary Sacrifice
• Access to Health and Wellbeing programs
• Meaningful work supporting the organisation
• Collaborative team environment
• Flexible working arrangements
• We are a child safe organisation.

Further information for this role can be obtained by contacting Ashlea Sealey, Senior Communications Coordinator via phone on 0436 008 ***.

Full details of this position are in the candidate information pack attached below.

Applications close: Friday 6 November 2026 at 5.00pm