Senior Advisor City Communications

• High performing, fast paced and collaborative team
• Permanent Full-Time opportunity
• 118,141- $132,962 (based on skills & experience) + 11.5% superannuation

We are the City of Melbourne, a city of possibility and place to be bold and inspirational.

Situated on the traditional lands of the Bunurong Boon Wurrung and Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples of the Kulin nation, Melbourne has long been considered one of the world’s most liveable and prosperous cities and a thriving, successful example of multiculturalism and diversity. At the heart of this is the City of Melbourne, a proud organisation positioned to excel as a leading capital city by delivering what matters most to those who work, live, study, visit and invest here.

Together we Make the Difference #teammelbourne

How this position will Make the Difference to City of Melbourne :

Senior Adviser, City Communications works within the Customer Experience and Communications division, and drives an integrated communications approach across business divisions, linked Council themes and portfolios. Supporting the Manager, City Communications, this role business partners with select areas of the organisation - providing communications expertise and ensuring a cross-functional approach alongside the digital, external and internal communications teams for the delivery of communication activities aligned to agreed priorities. In this role you will be required to provide insights and expert advice on communications projects across the branch, establishing relationships and working closely with colleagues across the organisation.

Responsibilities will include planning, delivering and measuring the effectiveness of communications activities for high profile and complex Council priorities and projects. Working collaboratively within the branch, this role ensures delivery of relevant, accurate and timely communication planning and advice to a high standard across diverse audience groups. This role acts as a mentor for more junior team members in the Customer Experience and Communications division.

What you will bring (Selection Criteria) :

• Excellent written and verbal communication, including the ability to prepare a variety of communication tools across traditional and digital channels quickly, to a high standard and for a variety of audiences.
• Sound experience in a similar role developing and delivering proactive and reactive integrated communication activities in a complex environment involving multiple stakeholders.
• Project planning skills across the range of communications disciplines, including community and stakeholder relations, media, and social media.
• Excellent risk radar with the ability to recognise potential issues and flag them in a timely manner.
• Strong team player with developed leadership skills and an ability to demonstrate emotional intelligence and sound judgement while collaborating and cooperating on decisions and initiatives.

What we can offer you :

• Flexible working environment
• Wellbeing initiatives, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and CoM Unity Employee Benefits

By joining us, you will become part of a progressive team who work in a constructive, diverse and inclusive blue culture working towards shaping the future of this city.

Together, we champion difference, celebrate achievement and recognise positive impact.

How to apply...

As part of the online application form you are required to :

• Attach your resume
• Attach a cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria (maximum two pages)

Applications to be submitted by 11 : 45pm, Tuesday 11 March, 2025.

Please address your application to : Matilda Abey, Manager City Communications.

For any other queries about the role please contact :

The City of Melbourne is a child safe organisation and has zero tolerance for child abuse. Some positions will require the incumbent to obtain and maintain a valid Working with Children Check. All employees will be subject to a safety screening process including a police check.

City of Melbourne is proud to be a workplace that champions diversity. Our commitment is for our people to be safe, included and supported so that they can be at their best. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people regardless of their gender identity and expression, ethnicity, cultural background, sexual orientation, disability and age. We look for the right values, skills and knowledge to build our capabilities so that we can best deliver for our community.