Communications Officer

Careers at Council; Mildura; On-site; AUD 87,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Arrangements

Relocation Assistance

Annual Performance Bonus

Study Support Program

Health Insurance Discounts

Parental Leave Support

Employee Recognition

Job summary

Mildura Rural City Council is seeking a Communications Officer to tell stories, promote services and strengthen connections with the community. You’ll plan and deliver internal and external campaigns that showcase Council programs, projects, events and impact across Sunraysia.

Ideal candidates will have a degree or diploma in communications or public relations, a commitment to professional practice, and an awareness of regional government issues.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma qualification in communications, public relations or a similar discipline with relevant experience.
• Commitment to professional communications practice to inform internal and external stakeholders.
• Awareness of regional and local government issues.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver internal and external communication campaigns that showcase Council services, projects, events, programs, and community impact.
• Support the development of strategies, policies, and processes that ensure all Council messaging is professional, consistent, on-brand, and aligned with our organisational goals.

Skills

Public relations

Communications

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree or Diploma in Communications/Public Relations

Job description

Love telling great stories, creating engaging content, and keeping people informed? We’re looking for creative and enthusiastic Communications Officers to join the team here at Mildura Rural City Council

Located in the heart of Sunraysia, Mildura offers an exceptional lifestyle with affordable living, a vibrant food and entertainment scene with stunning natural surrounds along the Murray River.

• Two exciting full-time opportunities available
  • 1 x Permanent Full-Time
  • 1 x Temporary Full-Time (12-Month Parental Leave Backfill Contract)
• Job Number: R2718
• Applications Close: 4pm, Thursday 27 August 2026

About the Opportunities

From creating compelling content to helping promote the MRCC brand, you’ll play a key part in strengthening connections between Council and the community through:

• planning and delivering internal and external communication campaigns that showcase Council’s services, projects, events, programs, and community impact.
• supporting the development of strategies, policies, and processes that ensure all Council messaging is professional, consistent, on-brand, and aligned with our organisational goals.

What you will bring

Ideally the successful applicant will have the following:

• Degree or diploma qualification in communications, public relations or a similar discipline with relevant experience or lesser formal qualifications with a substantial background in professional public relations or communications.
• A commitment to professional communications practice to ensure internal and external stakeholders are well informed about Council decisions or developments.
• Awareness of regional and associated local government issues.

Salary and Conditions

The position is classified within Band 6 of Council’s Current Enterprise Agreement commencing at $96,410 per annum plus statutory superannuation.

Benefits

As an employee you will have access to benefits such as:

• Flexible Work Arrangements (Work from Home, Flextime, Purchase of Additional Leave)
• Relocation Assistance available to support your move to the region
• Financial recognition upon successful annual performance review, including either progression through banding structure or end-of-band bonus payment.
• Study Support Program with Paid Study Leave and Financial Contribution to Qualification Fees
• Access to Flare Employee Benefits for savings on everyday living
• Learning and Professional Development Opportunities
• Support for Families: 16 weeks Paid Parental Leave or 32 weeks at Half Pay
• Bi-Annual Employee Recognition Celebration for Milestones and Achievements
• Discounted Health Insurance and Gym Memberships
• Free Counselling for Employees and Immediate Family Members

For a full list of councils benefits please visit our website: https://www.mildura.vic.gov.au/Council/Careers/Employee-Benefits

Mildura Rural City Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a culture that values diversity. We encourage applications from individuals of all ages, backgrounds and identities.

We encourage people with a disability, lived experience of disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this position.

All applicants must have the right to work in Australia and will need to provide a Police Check prior to commencing employment.

Mildura Rural City Council is a Child Safe organisation and as such, applicants may be required to hold a Working with Children Check. Applicants may also be required to undergo a pre-employment medical check as per the requirements of the role.

About our organisation

Mildura Rural City Council is a dynamic local government organisation that provides 100+ different services, facilities, programs and infrastructure to a resident base of 56,000+. Our workforce of 600+ employees supports our community and helps make our region a great place to live, work, play and visit. As an employer of choice and a Gold Award winner in the Business Excellence Awards, we are committed to innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement. Learn more about our organisation at www.mildura.vic.gov.au

About our region

Mildura Rural City covers almost 10 per cent of the state of Victoria and shares borders with both New South Wales and South Australia. The region is home to Mildura - a vibrant city of 35,000+ people - and a range of smaller townships and rural communities spread across 22,000 square kilometres.

Only a short flight from two capital cities, Mildura boasts quality services, exciting attractions, diverse industries and a strong community spirit. There are fantastic professional, cultural, social, sporting and educational opportunities on offer. Learn more about our region at www.visitmildura.com.au

Find out more about relocating to the region: Live - Mildura.com