Coordinator Communications

Macedon Ranges Shire Council; Kyneton; Hybrid; AUD 130,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gym and pool discount

Free flu vaccination

Employee Assistance Program

Purchased leave

Employee benefits platform

Onsite health support

Job summary

Macedon Ranges Shire Council is seeking a Coordinator Communications to lead the strategic and operational communications function, shaping campaigns, media and internal messaging across the organisation.

As a senior communications leader, you will advise the Executive Leadership Team and Councillors on complex, high‑profile issues, drive editorial standards, and foster a high‑performing team. Hybrid work arrangements may be available after onboarding, with initial office-based work.

Qualifications

• Strategic communications leader with ability to turn complex information into clear, engaging messages.
• Strong writing and presentation skills to advise senior leaders on sensitive issues.
• People leadership, developing others and managing competing priorities.
• Experience across digital, media, social and strategic communications.
• Experience in local government or similar complex environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead Council’s strategic and operational communications function, shaping campaigns, media and public messaging, internal communications, digital content and brand across the organisation.
• Provide trusted advice to the Executive Leadership Team, senior leaders and Councillors on complex, sensitive issues.
• Influence Council responses to emerging issues, major projects and community priorities while driving contemporary communication practices.

Job description

1d ago , from Macedon Ranges Shire Council

Fixed Term Full Time to October 2027
$129,883 - $145,454 per annum plus Super and RDO
Position No: 5059

About the role

Make your mark on how Macedon Ranges Shire Council communicates, connects and builds trust with its community. As Coordinator Communications, you’ll lead Council’s strategic and operational communications function, shaping campaigns, media and public messaging, internal communications, digital content and brand across the organisation.

Leading a talented communications team, you’ll provide trusted advice to the Executive Leadership Team, senior leaders and Councillors on complex, sensitive and high‑profile issues. You’ll have the opportunity to influence how Council responds to emerging issues, major projects, service changes and community priorities, while driving contemporary communication practices, strong editorial standards and continuous improvement

About you

You’re a strategic communications leader who knows how to turn complex information into clear, engaging and purposeful communication. You bring strong judgement, exceptional writing and presentation skills, and the confidence to advise senior leaders on sensitive issues while keeping community trust at the forefront.You’re also a people leader who enjoys developing others, managing competing priorities and creating a high‑performing, responsive team. With experience across digital communications, media, social media and strategic communications, you’ll bring a contemporary approach, strong relationship‑building skills and the ability to navigate a complex organisation. Experience in local government or another similarly complex environment would be highly regarded.

Working at Macedon Ranges Shire Council

At Macedon Ranges Shire Council,we’re passionate about building a thriving workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and empowered to contribute. You’ll work together alongside supportive and collaborative colleagues who share our values of honesty, accountability and innovation. We champion a culture of belonging through a variety of workplace flexibility options, and calendar of wellbeing, diversity and inclusion related programs and initiatives.

Staff Benefits

• Discount on memberships at Council gym and pool facilities
• Annual no cost flu vaccinations
• Employee Assistance Program
• Purchased leave
• Access to hundreds of exclusive workplace benefits via our Employee Benefits platform
• Onsite treater available to support your health and wellbeing at work

We support flexible working arrangements. This role is initially office‑based for onboarding, with hybrid work available in the future once established in the role, subject to manager approval and operational needs.

For further information contact Bethany Lloyd on 0427 537 ***.

Interviews are expected to be held from the week commencing 11 October 2026.

We value diversity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, abilities, and identities. If you require adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let us know at ****@mrsc.vic.gov.au.