Strategic Communications & Events Coordinator

Strathfield Municipal Council; Strathfield; On-site; AUD 84,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements with Agile

35-hour working week

Learning and development opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Passport

Health & Wellbeing Reimbursement

Staff engagement events

Local Government leave entitlements

Job summary

Strathfield Council is seeking a Communications & Events Officer to join the Legal & Civic Directorate's Communications & Events team. You will craft content for digital and traditional channels, capture media, support events, and ensure communications reflect Council priorities and branding.

The role requires a relevant qualification or equivalent experience, strong writing and coordination skills, and the ability to work across internal teams and with external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Marketing or Communications or equivalent work experience in communications or related field.
• Proven experience using a wide range of communications tools including social media.
• Experience in digital communications and knowledge of the basic principles and practices of communications.
• Disciplined approach and attention to detail.
• High-level organisational and prioritisation skills.
• High-level written and oral communication, with ability to build relationships.
• Proven experience writing copy and updating websites.
• Ability to research and prepare speech notes for varied speakers and topics.
• Experience organising and coordinating functions and events.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Create, write and publish engaging content across Council’s websites, eNews, social media and other channels.
• Capture photography and video across the Local Government Area to promote activities and initiatives.
• Prepare communications materials such as brochures, flyers, signage, speeches, reports and media content.
• Monitor social media activity, schedule content and maintain website information.
• Monitor media coverage and prepare monitoring reports as required.
• Assist with planning, coordinating and promoting Council events with internal teams, suppliers and stakeholders.
• Support community engagement and public relations while aligning with branding standards.
• Collaborate with departments and external stakeholders to source stories and deliver consistent messaging.

Skills

Social media management

Digital communications

Copywriting

Web content editing

Event coordination

Microsoft Office

Stakeholder relations

Education

Tertiary qualification in Marketing or Communications

Tools

CMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Strathfield Council is seeking a Communications & Events Officer to join the Legal & Civic Directorate's Communications & Events team. You will craft content for digital and traditional channels, capture media, support events, and ensure communications reflect Council priorities and branding.

The role requires a relevant qualification or equivalent experience, strong writing and coordination skills, and the ability to work across internal teams and with external stakeholders.