Website and Digital Communications Officer

South Gippsland Shire Council; Leongatha; Hybrid; AUD 85,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and Hybrid work options

Job summary

South Gippsland Shire Council is seeking a communications professional to refresh the Council's website on a two-year fixed-term basis. You will coordinate content development, support project delivery, and help plan and implement the new site across Council.

The role focuses on creating clear, accessible, user-friendly content and supporting digital engagement initiatives, with hybrid and flexible work options.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Understanding of website accessibility, user experience and digital communication principles.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Proactive, customer-focused approach and commitment to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate content development across Council teams for the new website.
• Support project delivery and assist with planning and implementation of the new site.
• Create clear, accessible, user-focused content and support digital engagement initiatives.

Skills

Content management

Writing & editing

Stakeholder coordination

Digital accessibility

Education

Communications/Marketing degree

Tools

CMS platforms

Job description

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

Skills

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 for full 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].

South Gippsland Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity employer and aims to provide all necessary support to ensure that all abilities and backgrounds are not disadvantaged in the recruitment process. If you require an adjustment to the recruitment process, please feel free to identify yourself as a person with different needs in your application and indicate what type of reasonable adjustment you require. Alternatively you can contact a member of the People & Culture team on 03 5662 9233 and identify the position you are applying for and specify your requirements.

All councillors, employees, students, agency staff, contractors and volunteers are required to act in accordance with equal opportunity, anti-discrimination, harassment, vilification and child safety legislation. South Gippsland Shire Council is committed to safeguarding children and young people. We all have a responsibility to ensure our workplaces are respectful, safe and inclusive and free of all forms of unlawful and unacceptable behaviours. By applying for this role you agree to the above.