Senior Communications Officer

Waverley Council; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 112,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary + 12% Super

Permanent full-time

Hybrid: 3 office days per week

9-day fortnights with every 2nd Friday

Discounted gym memberships

Bondi Junction office

Job summary

Waverley Council is seeking a Senior Communications Officer to lead strategic, multi-channel communications across a broad portfolio of council programs and priorities. You will advise leaders, mentor junior staff and drive high-profile projects from planning to evaluation.

The role emphasises compelling content creation across media, digital, social, web, video and stakeholder materials, with a focus on participation and community impact.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years' experience in communications, public relations, corporate affairs or stakeholder engagement.
• Experience developing and delivering strategic communication plans and multi-channel campaigns.
• Outstanding writing, storytelling and content development skills.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Tertiary qualifications in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing or related discipline, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver integrated communications strategies and campaigns that drive awareness, understanding and community participation.
• Provide strategic communications advice to leaders across the organisation.
• Mentor and support Communications Officers, helping build capability and deliver best-practice communications outcomes.
• Lead high-profile communications projects from planning through to delivery and evaluation.
• Create compelling content across channels, including media, digital, social, web, video and stakeholder materials.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Execution

Stakeholder management

Content development

Writing skills

Education

Comms/PR-related degree

Job description

At Waverley Council, we're delivering some of the most visible and meaningful projects in local government. From major infrastructure and public space upgrades to sustainability initiatives, community programs, digital transformation and destination marketing, our work touches the lives of millions of people every year.

You'll work on projects that people see, experience and talk about every day. You'll help shape community conversations, influence understanding of important initiatives and contribute to the future of one of Australia's most recognised local government areas.

We are rewriting the playbook on how local government interacts with the community. Moving away from traditional processes to build a modern, exciting and engaging communications function that is focused on participation.

On top of the amazing team and impact work, we are also offering:

• Salary - $112,331.06 - $129,180.70 plus 12 % Super.
• Permanent full time, hybrid working (3 office days per week)
• Work your hours in 9 days and have the 10th day off each fortnight
• Enjoy discounted gym memberships across Australia
• Bondi Junction office within 5-minute walk of the train station

About the role

As Senior Communications Officer, you'll be a trusted communications advisor responsible for delivering strategic and innovative communications across a broad portfolio of Council programs, projects and priorities.

In this role, you will:

• Develop and deliver integrated communications strategies and campaigns that drive awareness, understanding and community participation.
• Provide strategic communications advice to leaders across the organisation.
• Mentor and support Communications Officers, helping build capability and deliver best-practice communications outcomes.
• Lead high-profile communications projects from planning through to delivery and evaluation.
• Create compelling content across a range of channels, including media, digital, social, web, video, stakeholder communications and campaign materials.

A bit about you

We're seeking a communications professional who combines strategic thinking with exceptional execution.

You will bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• At least five years' experience in communications, public relations, corporate affairs or stakeholder engagement.
• Experience developing and delivering strategic communication plans and multi-channel campaigns.
• Outstanding writing, storytelling and content development skills.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships at all levels.

While experience in local government is a plus, it is not mandatory for the role. We are actively welcoming people from state or federal government, an agency environment or large complex organisations who want to apply their skills to make a real-world, tangible impact on the community.

Please note that pre-employment checks are part of the recruitment process. Depending on the volume and suitability of applications received, the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date. Shortlisting and interviewing may commence prior to the closing date. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

About Waverley Council

At Waverley Council, our values of Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Collaboration and Care guide how we work together, deliver, lead and support our community.

We are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive recruitment process. If you require adjustments or support at any stage, please contact our People and Culture team at ***********@waverley.nsw.gov.au.

Waverley Council is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all candidates. We value diversity. We encourage applications from people from diverse groups, including, but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people; people from culturally diverse backgrounds; young people; older workers; people with disabilities; LGBTQIA+; and other minority groups.

We fully support the aims and objectives of the NSW Officer of Children's Guardian and Child Protection legislation. We will implement necessary practices to ensure a safe and supported Council environment for children and young people. All staff, volunteers and contractor’s welcome child safe and child friendly practices