Communications Officer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Rewards Program

Hybrid work options

9‑day fortnight option

Job summary

Georges River Council is seeking a Communications Officer to deliver media, public relations and communications activities across the organisation, creating engaging content and supporting strategies to strengthen the Council's reputation with the community, stakeholders and media.

You will prepare media releases, develop campaigns, respond to media inquiries, and provide communications advice while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment; a NSW Driver Licence is required and

Qualifications

• Three years of relevant experience in journalism, media or communications.
• Experience preparing media releases, speeches, newsletters and other materials.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with tailoring to audiences.
• Experience developing communication plans, reports and submissions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision.
• Strong organisational, research and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare media releases, speeches, newsletters and other materials.
• Develop and deliver communication strategies and campaigns.
• Assist with media enquiries and coordinate responses.
• Create engaging content across multiple channels.
• Build relationships with journalists, media outlets and stakeholders.
• Provide communications advice and support across the organisation.
• Exercise sound judgement on sensitive issues.
• Deliver high-quality outcomes within tight deadlines as part of a team.

Skills

Storytelling

Media relations

Stakeholder engagement

Content creation

Copywriting

Project management

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Journalism, Media, or Communications

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

Closing Date: Wednesday, 23 September 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.

Georges River Council is a progressive, people-focused organisation with 600 dedicated staff delivering exceptional services to our diverse and vibrant community. Our vision is to be 'naturally connected to place, community, and Country'. We are committed to creating accessible green, and liveable spaces, nurturing creativity, protecting the natural environment, and building a thriving local economy.

We foster our values of Accountability, Professionalism, Unity and Honesty and take pride in promoting the image of Council in the community.

We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

At Georges River Council we are committed to putting children first and championing child safety within our community. We actively advocate for the rights of children and young people and will uphold our commitment as a child safe organisation.