ABOUT US

Moira Shire Council is an innovative and progressive local government organisation committed to serving the needs of communities across a large regional shire located on the Murray River almost 3 hours north of Melbourne. Extending from the iconic Barmah Forest along the Murray River our region includes four major towns - Cobram, Numurkah, Nathalia and Yarrawonga, one of Victoria’s most popular holiday destinations.

We are a team of diverse individuals who enjoy many lifestyle benefits of working for Moira Shire Council.

Some of these benefits include:

• A family-friendly workplace that lives by our values of Respect, Integrity, Accountability, Honesty, and Teamwork
• Access to annual flu shots.
• Annual skin checks.
• Opportunity to salary package.
• Opportunity for flexible work arrangements.
• Out of hours Social Club.
• Corporate gym membership prices,
• Access Employee Assistance Program.
• The ability to make a tangible difference to your community.
• 16 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregiver and 6 weeks for secondary carer.
• So much more... FULL LIST HERE

Please note all benefits are considered individually for roles on a pro-rata basis. Temporary and part-time roles may not be eligible for all inclusions.

Moira Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering flexible work arrangements for employees in a family-friendly work place.

Moira promotes a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value the contributions of all people and encourages people with a disability, Aboriginal Australians, young people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

To view the Position Description click HERE (or click Apply if hyperlink doesn't work).

Key Responsibilities and Functions

Communications and Engagement Planning

• Ensure all communication and engagement activities successfully support Council Plan and Community Vision.
• Proactively seek new and innovative opportunities to share information and engage with community.
• Work with Council staff to identify, support and coordinate media opportunities for Moira Shire Council, including launches and corporate events.
• Ensure communications programs are effectively targeted and make use of the best mix of communications tools and options, such as social media, media (print/radio/tv), website and email advertising, events/launches, customer service scripts, staff/community/media briefings, road shows, video releases, etc.
• Provide regular reports and monitoring of Council’s communications and engagement activities to the Manager Communications and Engagement.
• Coordinate the production and distribution of Council publications to corporate standards and brand guidelines.
• Coordinate the further development of, and oversee the maintenance of, the Council website.

Communications Delivery

• Maintain effective working relationships with journalists, editors, production managers and related roles to improve Council’s access and delivery/performance.
• Prepare and distribute Council media releases and identify positive PR opportunities.
• Execute agreed plans on time and to budget and in line with Council’s policies, processes and procedures including protocols for sign offs, spokesperson, branding and style.
• Provide ‘on the ground’ support to media and communications activities, including some activities outside business hours and on weekends.
• Coordinate communications and engagement activities which may include meeting facilitation, community/stakeholder/staff engagement activities.
• Coordinate and create content (i.e. photography, videography) to promote Council’s activities and achievements.
• Investigate opportunities and make recommendations to improve internal communication flows across the organisation.

Administration

• Develop and maintain a media and stakeholder database/contact lists.
• Track and monitor media reactive and proactive media activities.
• Ensure compliance with Council’s procurement procedures.
• Ensure timely processing of accounts and invoices and other internal administration requirements.

To apply for this role, please include a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria:

• Degree/Diploma in relevant field or experience in relevant field (marketing communications or community engagement) OR lesser formal qualifications with several years’ experience.
• Able to function effectively in a highly political environment and to manage negative issues and turn these into positive results.
• Demonstrated ability to engage and liaise with a diverse audience.
• Proven ability to create content appropriate to the audience and communication medium.
• Proficiency in preparing and distributing media releases and managing relationships with journalists, editors.
• Project planning and management techniques/skills including consultant/stakeholder management and development of project plans and timelines.
• Experience in the coordination or production of communication materials for a wide range of audiences.