Communications Officer (Mayor's Office)

Careers at Council; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 79,000 - 92,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly salary + 12% super

Flexible part-time arrangement

Job summary

Lake Macquarie City Council is seeking a creative communications professional for a temporary 12-month, part-time role (17.5 hours per week). Reporting to the Communications and Strategy Lead, you will craft content across channels, support media activities and help showcase Council initiatives and community outcomes.

You'll provide on-the-ground event support, capture photography and content, with some evening and weekend work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Marketing, Communications or a related field.
• Excellent written and visual communication skills.
• Experience creating content for social media, media, events or stakeholder communications.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Collaborative approach and ability to build strong stakeholder relationships.
• Confidence working in a dynamic, fast-paced and politically aware environment.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging content across channels.
• Support media and communication activities.
• Help showcase Council initiatives, projects and community outcomes.
• Provide on-the-ground event support with photography and content.
• Attend community and business events across the city.

Skills

Written communication

Visual storytelling

Social media content

Stakeholder engagement

Event support

Organisational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor degree in Marketing, Communications or PR

Job description

Temporary (12 months) Part Time (17.5 Hours Per Week)

Join the Mayor's Office and help tell the stories that matter to our community.

Reporting to the Communications and Strategy Lead (Mayor's Office), you'll create engaging content across a range of channels, support media and communication activities, and help showcase Council initiatives, projects and community outcomes. This varied role combines content creation, social media, photography and event support, with opportunities to attend community and business events across the city.

As part of the role, you'll provide on-the-ground support for the Mayor at selected events, capturing photography and content to promote Council's work and community achievements. Some evening and weekend work will be required to support the Mayor's event commitments.

The role is offered on a temporary part-time basis for 12 months, working 17.5 hours per week. While our preference is for these hours to be worked across Monday, Tuesday and Friday, some flexibility may be available for the right candidate.

LET'S DESCRIBE YOU

You're a creative and adaptable communications professional with a talent for identifying great stories and bringing them to life through engaging content.

You have strong writing skills, a good eye for photography and visual storytelling, and the ability to tailor messages for different audiences and platforms. You're equally comfortable writing social media content, preparing speaking notes or supporting communications activities at a community event.

Most importantly, you're someone who can build positive relationships, manage competing priorities and represent Council professionally in a public-facing environment.

You'll also have:

• Bachelor degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations or a related field, together with relevant experience.
• Excellent written and visual communication skills.
• Experience creating content for social media, media, events or stakeholder communications.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to build strong stakeholder relationships.
• Confidence working in a dynamic, fast-paced and politically aware environment.

LET'S REVEAL THE PERKS

• Competitive salary from $57.61 to $66.95 per hour plus 12% superannuation
• Work closely with the Mayor and support communications that reach thousands of community members.
• Enjoy a varied role combining content creation, social media, events, photography and stakeholder engagement.
• Attend community and business events across Lake Macquarie and help tell the stories that matter.
• Flexible part-time arrangement with some flexibility in working days.
• Build your experience in local government communications and public affairs.
• Be part of a collaborative and supportive team that values creativity, initiative and fresh thinking.

LET'S TALK ABOUT US

We know it is our people that will shape the future of our city. That's why we're passionate about providing a workplace that empowers our staff to be creative, innovative and bold. When you join the team at Lake Macquarie City Council, you're joining a group of people with a commitment to make our city even better. We're proud of our city and the work we do, and we know you will be too.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workforce. We believe that a diverse network of employees, which truly reflects the people it serves and represents, is best equipped to understand and meet the needs of our community. We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, refugees and people with disability. We understand the skills and attributes veterans can bring to our Council.

Please note that as part of Lake Macquarie City Council's recruitment process, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates may be subject to a medical assessment which may include alcohol and other drugs testing.