Communications and Marketing Assistant
Job No:
BC3686
Location:
Blacktown, NSW
Lead with purpose. Shape progress for a growing city.
Blacktown City is one of Australia’s fastest-growing communities, and our Communications and Marketing team helps keep residents and staff informed about the services, projects, events and developments shaping the city. As the Communications and Marketing Assistant, you support the delivery of communication and marketing activities that connect people with Council and the work we do.
You create and publish social media content, assist with advertising campaigns, prepare newsletters and promotional materials, update website content and support the production of corporate publications. You attend community and formal events, including Mayoral commitments, to help capture and share stories from across the city. You also coordinate advertising bookings, support Council’s branding and communications plans, and assist with day-to-day website and content management activities.
Your work helps residents learn about Council services, programs and events, encourages community participation, and keeps staff informed about what is happening across the organisation. You work closely with colleagues, suppliers, media representatives, sponsors and community stakeholders to deliver clear and effective communication outcomes.
You gain exposure to a broad range of communication and marketing channels while working with an experienced team. If you have a creative mindset, enjoy working with people and want to use your communication skills to make a positive contribution to your community, we would love to hear from you.
At Blacktown City Council, good people make great teams, and great teams build great cities. Here, you will find the stability and support to keep growing, along with:
- a secure, permanent, full-time role with one of Australia's largest councils
- an entry level salary commencing at $1,468.72 per week
- a 35-hour working week
- access to Council's flextime arrangement
- 12% superannuation and competitive leave entitlements
- ongoing training and development support
- access to Fitness Passport, social clubs and wellbeing programs.
Our commitment to safety
Blacktown City Council is committed to safety. We have introduced alcohol and other drug testing at the pre-employment phase, and via a series of random and cause testing.
We are a child safe organisation that supports and promotes the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children.
Position description
For more detail on this opportunity, click here to view or download the position description.
Closing date: Sunday 4 October 2026, 11.59 pm
Contact officer: David Powell at david.powell@blacktown.nsw.gov.au
Internal ref: BCC1075
