Website and Digital Communications Officer

South-Gippsland-Shire-Council; Leongatha; Hybrid; AUD 94,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Diversity and inclusion focus

Wellness programs

Job summary

South Gippsland Shire Council is seeking a Website and Digital Communications Officer in Leongatha for a fixed-term two-year contract. You will coordinate content development, support the website project, and contribute to planning and implementing the new site to improve community access to information online.

You will create accessible, user-friendly content while supporting digital communications initiatives, collaborating with multiple stakeholders and balancing priorities to deliver

Qualifications

• Experience creating and editing web content that is accessible and user friendly.
• Ability to translate complex information into clear online content.
• Strong writing/editing skills with attention to detail.
• Experience coordinating multiple stakeholders and projects.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate content development for the Council's website refresh.
• Support project delivery and planning for the new website.
• Create clear, accessible, user-focused online content.
• Assist digital engagement initiatives across multiple projects.

Skills

Content development

Writing & editing

Stakeholder management

Project coordination

Content strategy

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications/marketing or related field

Tools

CMS (Content Management System)

Job description

Website and Digital Communications Officer

Job No:SGSC914

Location:Leongatha

ABOUT THE ROLE

Work with us to refresh Council's website. In this two-year fixed-term position, you will play a key role in delivering a project that makes it easier for the community to access information and content with Council online. Working closely with employees across Council, you will coordinate content development, support project delivery, and contribute to the planning and implementation of Council's new website. This diverse role will see you create clear, accessible and user focused content while supporting a range of digital communication initiatives. Offering variety, collaboration and the opportunity to work across multiple projects and stakeholders, this position is ideal for someone who enjoys combining project coordination, content creation and digital engagement.

• Fixed Term, Two Year Contract
• Band 6: $94,663.33 + 12% Superannuation
• Flexible and Hybrid work options available

ABOUT YOU

You are an organised and collaborative communications professional with a passion for creating engaging digital experiences. You have strong writing and editing skills, an eye for detail and the ability to translate complex information into clear, user-friendly content. You enjoy building relationships and working with a diverse range of stakeholders to achieve outcomes. Comfortable managing competing priorities, you can work independently while contributing positively to a team environment. You will bring:

• Qualifications in communications or marketing or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience developing and managing website content and using content management systems.
• Well developed written and verbal skills.
• An understanding of website accessibility, user experience and digital communication principles.
• Strong organisational skills.
• A proactive, customer-focused approach and commitment to continuous improvement.

ABOUT US

South Gippsland Shire Council offers a friendly and professional workplace with values based leadership.
We put our customer at the centre of all we do and strive to deliver exceptional projects and services to our community.

Our region provides a perfect blend of coast and country. Enjoy green rolling hills, wind-swept beaches and the world-famous Wilsons Prom, right on your doorstep.

Our values – Accountability, Customer Focus and Excellence – are present in everything we do and how we do it. We seek like-minded colleagues to join our team who are committed to these values and culture.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING WITH US!

• Work-life balance with flexible working arrangements
• Rostered Days Off offered forfull time roles
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• South Gippsland is an organisation that is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. We offer flexibility and a welcoming work environment
• Enjoy a variety of changing health and well-being programs and initiatives including flu vaccinations and health checks, discounted gym memberships and Social Club
• Diverse range of exciting career paths in full time, part time or casual positions
• Mentoring, coaching and secondments
• Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunity to purchase additional leave
• Annual Enterprise Agreement salary increments
• Family Violence Support and Leave Provisions

CLOSING DATE

Applications close Midnight Wednesday 4th November 2026.

CONTACT

Enquiries to: Christine Legg, Manager Regional Partnerships on [phone].