Media and Communications Coordinator

Media and Communications Coordinator 

Permanent Full Time

$83,063pa + super

Are you passionate about delivering exceptional communications solutions? Do you love to be busy? Are you a creative thinker? Ready to help us connect and celebrate our community? We’d love to hear from you!

The Media and Communications Coordinator is responsible for delivering all media and communication activities across the Rural City of Wangaratta Council to effectively execute our core marketing and communications strategies. The position focuses on developing and promoting targeted media and communication campaigns, including the coordination and engagement of Council’s social media platforms, websites, media materials, publications, and other communications collateral.

The role is also responsible for establishing and strengthening positive and open communication channels with internal and external stakeholders including local media agencies, all organisational levels, partner agencies, relevant government departments and the wider community.

In addition to a fun working environment, you will enjoy the benefits of true work-life balance with flexible working arrangements, Christmas close down period, access to Employee Assistance Programs, parental leave & the option for additional purchased leave.

Further enquiries about this position should be directed to Stephen Swart, Director Sustainability & Culture on [email protected] or 0418 954 101.

Applications close at 3pm on Monday, 18 December 2023.

Rural City of Wangaratta is a child safe and equal opportunity employer.  Employment applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged.  In addition, applications for positions that work with children must provide referees who can comment on their experience working with children.  These roles also require a valid Working with Children Check and all roles require a National Criminal History Check. 

When submitting your application, you will need to include:

• Your current contact details;
• A cover letter to your application. This document is an introduction to your application and will generally include an outline as to why you have applied for the role;
• A current resume with a minimum of two current referees;
• A letter stating how you meet the key selection criteria, providing evidence that clearly demonstrates what you have achieved in relation to the position. It is helpful to use each selection criteria as a heading and then explain how your skills and experience meet that criterion; and
• Copies of any relevant qualifications or licence.