Creative Media Officer

• Are you passionate about storytelling through photography, video, design and social media?
• Do you thrive on creating innovative and engaging digital content that connects with the community? Then we’d love to hear from you!

About the role:

We are seeking a motivated Creative Media Officer to join our Media and Communications team. Some of the duties and responsibilities include: 

• Developing engaging content for social media platforms, website, video, podcasts, publications and marketing collateral 
• Capturing and producing high-quality photography and videography content 
• Designing creative, innovative and community-focused communications 
• Researching best practice and identifying new ways to enhance Council’s reputation and community engagement 
• Assisting in the development of communication strategies aligned to Council’s Strategic Plan

About you:

You are a creative thinker with a strong eye for visual storytelling and a passion for community engagement. You enjoy working collaboratively while also being able to manage projects independently.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and energetic person who has:

• Proven skills in photography, videography and graphic design 
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (including InDesign and Photoshop) and audio/video editing software
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to adapt tone for different audiences 
• The ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships across all levels of Council
• A current driver’s licence 
• A current non-prohibited South Australian Working with Children Check (or ability to obtain prior to commencement)

About the Whyalla City Council:

As a multifunctional regional Council we manage an Early Learning Centre, Library, Airport, Cemetery, Crematorium, Infrastructure and recreational facilities including a Visitor Information Centre. 

We are a progressive Council, committed to the pursuit of excellence and are always looking for opportunities to improve the quality of life for our community, now and into the future.

We stand by and embrace our core values in delivering each and every one of our services: We Care, We Work Together, We are Committed and We Own It.

About the benefits:

• Competitive salary + 12% Superannuation with the ability to salary sacrifice
• Excellent Enterprise Agreement benefits with above award rates
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development
• Provision for uniform
• Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing support
• Special Pandemic Leave, and Family and Domestic Violence support
• Commuting to work when living in Whyalla is no more than 15 minutes
• A rostered day off each month

About Whyalla, South Australia:

The City of Whyalla is one of the largest regional cities in South Australia – it’s a culturally diverse community, home to just over 21,000 people. Whyalla offers first-class facilities with a relaxed lifestyle, all set amongst gorgeous natural scenery – an ideal blend between the outback and the sea. Whyalla is a welcoming community with a well-established industry and retail base. Its residents enjoy a comfortable lifestyle with plenty of amenities, events and activities – everything is less than 10 minutes away. It also features the new state-of-the-art Whyalla Secondary College and the University of South Australia and TAFE campuses offering tertiary progression.

So be sure to Unearth Your Next Step right here in Whyalla – we’re waiting for you!

Further Information:

For more information in relation to position responsibilities, refer to the following: 

• PD - Creative Media Officer 

Enquiries can be directed to Sean Kelly, Manager Media and Communications on 08 8640 3444.

The salary applicable for this role is in accordance with the South Australian Municipal Salaried Officers' Award and Council’s current Enterprise Agreement, paid at Level 4 commencing at $93,952 per annum. 

Apply:

• Applications must include your current resume and cover letter and must be submitted via Council’s recruitment portal. Applications submitted in any other platform will not be accepted.  Scroll down (past the image below) to commence the application process.  Please note, the application process will need to be completed in one session.
• Applications close 9:00am Monday, 30 March 2026. Late applications will not be accepted.