Online Content Producer

Cardinia Shire Council; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Impactful initiatives

Professional development

Sustainability initiatives

Work-life balance

Job summary

Cardinia Shire Council is seeking an Online Content Producer to turn ideas into engaging video, photography and multimedia for our website, intranet and social channels. You’ll script, storyboard and capture footage at events, councillor visits and community activities, delivering accessible, on-brand content.

Working in the Communications, Engagement and Customer team, you’ll help keep our digital channels trustworthy and up-to-date while collaborating with stakeholders to tell the council

Qualifications

• Proven experience creating video, photography and communicatons for internal or external audiences.
• Graphic design and video editing using Canva and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Understanding of accessibility standards, SEO, analytics tools (e.g. Google Analytics).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Tertiary qualification in a related field or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Create and edit video, photography and multimedia for website, intranet and social channels.
• Write scripts and storyboards to bring Council messages to life.
• Ensure accessibility, captions and on-brand content.
• Capture events, community activities and visits and support emergency communications.
• Track content performance and manage digital asset libraries.
• Support the management of the Council’s website.

Skills

Video production

Photography

Graphic design

Adobe Creative Suite

Canva

HTML basics

SEO

Analytics tools

Content management systems

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree or diploma in related field

Tools

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

Google Analytics

Content Management Systems

HTML basics

Job description

• Showcase your creativity through varied, hands‑on work, from storyboarding, filming and photography to editing and publishing
• Join a collaborative, multidisciplinary Communications, Engagement and Customer team that values innovation and fresh ideas
• Starting $79, 608 + super + monthly day off
• Full time, hybrid work, Officer location

About Us

As one of Victoria’s fastest‑growing municipalities, Cardinia Shire Council is an innovative and community‑focused organisation committed to delivering high‑quality services for our residents. We’re driven by curiosity, continuous improvement, and a genuine passion for creating a thriving, connected, and sustainable place to live and work.

We’re invested in our people and champion a culture where diverse perspectives are valued, learning is encouraged, and your contribution has real impact. If you’re motivated, community‑minded, and looking to build a meaningful career in local government, you’ll find opportunity and purpose here at Cardinia.

About the Opportunity

Do you love turning a great idea into a story people want to watch, share and act on? As our Online Content Producer, you will create engaging, accessible video, photography and multimedia content that brings Cardinia's services, facilities and people to life across our website, Intranet and social media channels. Working within the Communications, Engagement and Customer team, you will help make our digital channels a trusted source of truth and build meaningful connections with our growing community, from scripting and storyboarding through to capturing footage at events, councillor visits and community activities.

You Will Make an Impact By

• Creating and editing engaging video, photography and multimedia for our website, Intranet and social channels
• Writing scripts and storyboards that bring Council's key messages to life
• Making sure every piece is accessible, captioned and on‑brand
• Capturing events, community activities and visits, and supporting emergency communications
• Tracking content performance and keeping our digital asset libraries up to date
• Supporting the management of the Council’s website

What You Will Bring

• Proven experience producing creative video, photography and communication materials for internal or external audiences
• Graphic design and video editing skills, using tools such as Canva and Adobe Creative Suite
• An understanding of accessibility standards, SEO principles and analytics tools such as Google Analytics, and experience with digital publishing and content management systems (basic HTML is desirable)
• Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders
• Sound judgement, initiative and the ability to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines, with a high level of accuracy and confidentiality
• A tertiary qualification (degree or diploma) in a related field, or equivalent experience in a comparable environment
• A current Victorian driver's licence, a commitment to child safety and a willingness to attend out‑of‑hours events

Why work with us

• Activity based and hybrid work model.
• Opportunities to work on innovative and impactful initiatives that make a real difference to the community.
• Professional development opportunities, including training and education programs, and leadership development initiatives.
• A commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship, with initiatives to reduce the Council's carbon footprint and promote sustainable practices in the community.
• A focus on work‑life balance, with programs and initiatives designed to support employees' physical and mental well‑being.
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Applications close: 22nd November 2026

Cardinia Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to an equitable, diverse, and socially inclusive work environment and a positive, barrier‑free recruitment process. We welcome applicants from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, people living with a disability, LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to explore career opportunities with Cardinia Shire Council. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application by contacting us on 1300 787 ***.

All successful applicants will be required to undertake a National Police Check and pre‑employment medicals. Certain positions may also require a Financial Background Check, Traffic Check or Working with Children Check.

You must have valid Australian Working Rights to be considered for this role.