Communications Officer - Digital
Permanent full time

Kiama Council is committed to promoting diversity and fostering inclusion.

We currently have the opportunity for a Communications Officer – Digital to join our team.

As Communications Officer – Digital with Kiama Council you will:

• Implement, administer and develop Council’s digital communications across a variety of platforms
• Deliver projects and content for Council’s websites, intranet, engagement platforms, and social media channels
• Work to improve usability, ensure business efficiency and achieve industry best practice standards and accessibility across Council’s digital communication platforms and social media
• Proactively engage with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate content creation and regular updates
• Identify trends and innovation in digital communications and social media to improve Council’s offering
• Create exciting and dynamic content for Council’s social media channels and bring fresh ideas for external and internal communications campaigns to the table
• Build and maintain effective networks within the local government sector to improve and enhance our digital communications
• Develop procedures, policies and guidelines to manage and improve digital communications, engagement and social media presence with our external and internal stakeholders.
• Track statistics and use analysis tools to provide regular reports on Council’s digital performance across different channels.

What we offer...

• Permanent full time, 35 hours per week
  (Consideration of a job share arrangement would be given to this position, providing opportunity to work on a temporary part time basis)
• Annual salary commencing from $88,034 to $97,058
  (salary is dependent on qualifications, skills and experience)
• Progressive salary up to $100,007
• Plus 11.5 % superannuation
• Generous leave entitlements including access to flex time allowing up to two days off each month
• Access to health and wellbeing opportunities such as Fitness Passport, EAP and health and wellbeing days.

What you'll need to be successful in the role...

• A Degree in Digital Communications, Marketing, Information Technology or equivalent
• Experience in project management with the ability to multitask and meet strict deadlines
• Experience in the development, management and maintenance of websites and intranets and social media channels
• Experience in graphic design and/or social media management
• Experience building and maintaining effective relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders
• The ability to take initiative, think creatively, work well under pressure, prioritise and work as part of a team
• Excellent communication skills with web writing expertise and strong attention to detail
• An understanding of and commitment to web usability and accessible content, SEO and WCAG2.0.
• The ability to analyse and monitor digital platforms using web and user analytics, create reports and make recommendations for improvement.

Pre-Employment Checks

Your employment will be subject to a National Criminal Record Check to determine your suitability for employment.

All employees and other workers must uphold and promote safety and wellbeing for children and young people.

Closing Date: Sunday 13 April 2025 at 11:30pm.

Interested?
Click on ‘Apply’ to complete your online application or for more information contact Claire Doble, Manager Communications, Engagement & Customer Service on 0477 274 858.