Communications Advisor
Job No:
BAW57
Location:
Drouin
• Two exciting full-time opportunities available – Communications Advisor and Internal Engagement Advisor
• Be an influential part of a high-performing, enthusiastic and creative team reporting directly to the CEO
• Competitive salary from $94,714.03 to $103,239.38 inc Super and monthly RDO.
About Baw Baw Shire Council
A Baw Baw Shire Council career goes beyond business as usual. You'll find exciting development pathways rich in opportunity. Our thriving and engaged culture-first workplace is built on the passion and talent of people who proudly deliver vital services and exciting projects to a community they care about.
Our organisation comprises of a multicultural workplace of around 400 full-time, part-time and casual employees, all benefiting from great flexibility, work/life sway, study support, health and wellbeing initiatives and ongoing learning and development programs.
At Baw Baw Shire Council, we invite our people to tackle projects that keep them inspired. We encourage the exploration of new ideas. We support the enhancement of building on current skills and developing new ones.
Located adjacent to Melbourne, Baw Baw Shire is one of Victoria's fastest growing municipalities with freeway and V/Line access into Melbourne's CBD and suburbs. This allows easy access to training, seminars and conferences in the city, without diminishing the direct impact that comes from working within a close-knit rural community.
To learn more visit www.bawbawshire.vic.gov.au
About the Role
Our team is looking for two highly motivated, creative and enthusiastic Comms professionals to join our high performing team on a fixed-term basis until November 2021 (with possibility of extension).
Do you have proven experience producing newsworthy, informative and profile-building communications that can enhance Council’s public reputation?
Do you have expertise developing and implementing internal comms that can inform and engage a 400+ person organisation and help drive our thriving positive culture?
If you answered yes to either or both of those questions, we want to hear from you!
As a member of our Strategic Comms team, you’ll be responsible for media relations, Council publications and Comms collateral.
Day to day you’ll handle media enquiries, draft media releases, create communications plans and execute creative campaigns aimed at external and internal stakeholders.
Your advice will have influence at the highest level.
You’ll regularly deal directly with the CEO, Executive, Councillors, the Mayor, state and local media and a variety of high-level stakeholders.
About the Successful Candidate
The successful candidate will have a demonstrable knack for convincing communications, effective stakeholder management and creative, critical thinking.
You’ll be comfortable diving in and taking the initiative. You’ll possess a willingness to learn and an appetite for new challenges.
You’ll thrive in a fast-paced environment, take changing priorities in stride, and be able to stay positively on target even when under pressure.
Further Information and How To Apply
To apply, please review the position description for Communications Advisor and Internal Engagement Advisor, and complete your application below including a current copy of your resume and a covering letter which addresses the Key Selection Criteria.
Applications close 5pm on Sunday 11 July 2021 and must be submitted through the application form below.
Baw Baw Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and works in the interest of the safety of children and young people. Our recruitment processes reflect this commitment.