Communications and Engagement Advisor

Temporary – Full Time until 15 June 2026

Location: Morwell, Latrobe Valley

Band 6 Salary: $91,663.12 –$99,412.18 plus 11.5% superannuation

Department: Communications & Engagement

Go Further, Right Hereat Latrobe City Council

We're searching for a Communications and Engagement Advisor to join our Communications and Engagement team.

About The Role

Join our team to support the creation and implementation of strategic communication plans and strategies and innovative community engagement practices that foster meaningful community involvement.

Additional position objectives:

• Proactively and strategically support Council's media relations, including preparing for potential issues and developing positive media opportunities.
• Deliver key corporate publications that reflect the Latrobe City brand and sub brands and meet the objectives of the organisation.
• Proactively seek out opportunities to improve and align community and stakeholder relationships and activities being undertaken by Latrobe City Council.
• Develop communications and training materials, including engagement tools and platforms, presentations, online material, newsletters and fact sheets.
• Design, deliver and evaluate evidence-based community and stakeholder engagement projects.

About You:

You are a strong communicator, both oral and written with superior editing abilities. You'll have a strong understanding of communication and media best practices, coupled with analytical and investigative skills to effectively communicate public policy.

You will excel in relationship building and have well-developed liaison, communication, and facilitation skills for both internal and external audiences.

You'll need:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in journalism, communications, marketing or public relations.
• Excellent written, verbal, and public presentation skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing communications plans and preparing a range of communications materials.
• Demonstrated experience in community engagement, including designing and delivering successful engagement activities.
• Ability to demonstrate personal leadership while actively contributing to a positive team environment.
• Ability to produce, edit and publish news articles, social media content and marketing materials.
• Knowledge of digital and social media tools. Proven experience with applying this knowledge to communicate on behalf of a business or organisation.
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office.
• Adobe knowledge desirable.
• IAP2 Certificate of Engagement or well-founded experience in community engagement practices.
• Current Victorian Drivers Licence.

Successful applicants will be required to apply for and satisfactorily obtain a National Police Check and Working with Children's Check.

To apply

Visit www.latrobe.vic.gov.au/careers to submit your application and respond to the Key Selection Criteria.

Applications will close at 11.59 PM on Sunday 22 June 2025.

Contact Lauren Carey, Manager Engagement and Customer Focus on 0418 147 788for a confidential discussion.

Child Safe Organisation

Latrobe City Council has a zero tolerance to any form of child abuse and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children. We create and maintain a child safe organisation where protecting children and preventing and responding to child abuse is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees, volunteers and contractors. Our recruitment practices reflect this.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Latrobe City Council we value workforce diversity and inclusion, where individual uniqueness is embraced. We value diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality services to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexuality.

At Latrobe City Council we are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background. Council's Indigenous Employment Program is available to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants and can be contacted at[email protected] or by calling 1300 367 700.

We at Latrobe City Council strongly encourage people with disability and diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles. If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Careers team via email at[email protected] or call 5128 6113 noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.

Latrobe City Council is an equal opportunity employer and works in the interest of the safety of children and young people. Our recruitment processes reflect this commitment.