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INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS

Greater Shepparton City Council, situated in the heart of the Goulburn Valley, is the fourth largest provincial centre in Victoria and has a well-developed economy due to its strong agricultural and irrigation base, with major industries related to food processing, manufacturing and transport. The Goulburn Valley is often referred to as 'The Food Bowl of Australia' as around 25% of the total value of Victoria's agricultural production is generated in this area.

Greater Shepparton has a population of approximately 65,000, and an expenditure budget in excess of $118 million. The population is culturally diverse with 9.9% of residents being born overseas. The area has excellent education, recreation, cultural, social and health facilities and tourism is a developing focus for the region.

Communications Officer

Salary: $76,140.48 per annum

Closing: Friday 6 December 2024

Full Time – Permanent

  • Full time permanent position, flexible work arrangements
  • Shape our communications with engaging content
  • Join a skilled team providing communications, marketing and digital media services

This is a great opportunity to showcase your communication talent by joining a skilled, creative and dynamic team. Your role covers communications with a focus on internal communications using a variety of platforms including online, intranet and e-newsletters utilising the organisation’s internal communications strategy.

You will play a key role in providing internal communication strategies for major projects, such as the Customer Experience implementation, the Council Plan and a Culture Change project, to ensure they are communicated appropriately to staff in a timely manner.

In addition you will provide external communications in line with the strategic goals of our Council Plan and our Department’s Business and Strategic Plans.

Your organisational ability will shine in this role. You will enjoy working with a vibrant, multi-skilled and supportive team who are highly regarded within the organisation. We have in-house graphic designers, web developers, social media specialists, marketing officers and communications officers but we work as a team on projects and campaigns.

Greater Shepparton City Council can offer flexible work arrangements, generous leave arrangements, accrued days off, health and wellbeing programs, salary sacrifice, professional development and career progression opportunities.

Greater Shepparton delivers more than 100 services to the community. We have affordable real estate and a variety of public and private schools, health services and sporting facilities including an extensive shared pathway network and major rivers. Our lifestyle is enviable with coffee shops and restaurants, wineries and factory outlets as well as vibrant shopping centres, the Shepparton Art Museum and Aquamoves, so there is plenty to occupy your weekends. We are a vibrant and progressive multicultural community offering the best of both provincial and metropolitan lifestyles. With its central Victorian location Greater Shepparton is an ideal place in which to live and work. We would love you to join us!

The right candidate will have tertiary qualifications in communications, public relations, journalism, media or similar. If you are a graduate and keen to get your career kick-started in a supportive environment we welcome your application.

For further information about this position, please contact Sonja King, Manager – Communications and Engagement on mobile 0407 523 945.

Note:  This position is subject to a 6 month qualifying period in accordance with the Fair Work Australia minimum employment period.  During the qualifying period employees will be provided with appropriate on-going induction, support, assistance, resources and training to enable them to meet the required performance standards for the position.

First Nations people are encouraged to apply.

Please note that applications which do not specifically address the Key Selection Criteria detailed in the position description will not be considered.

For procedures on how to apply go to https://greatershepparton.com.au/council/employment/how-to-apply

All applications must be submitted to the Council by the closing date shown on the advertisement.