Overview of role:

We’re looking for a talented and passionate communication go-getter to join our communications team at Coliban Water as a Communication & Engagement Officer for a Fulltime 12 month fixed term contract.

We want someone incredibly well organised, who thrives in a fast-paced environment, isn’t afraid of a deadline or the unexpected, is a natural problem solver, remains cool in a crisis, loves all things communication, and who writes like a pro.
Every day will be a little bit different. You’ll use your experience to design and deliver communication and engagement plans, prepare content that’s factual (but also engaging and interesting), and you’ll have the smarts to tailor your messages for the right channel (at the right time) to engage with our customers, stakeholders and communities.

You’ll become a trusted advisor for your colleagues, understanding their needs and delivering timely, accurate and proactive advice and communication to support important projects, campaigns and activities. And you’ll be equally comfortable engaging with external stakeholders, including the media.

With great plans, big things happening, and an exciting program of initiatives to help deliver safe, secure and sustainable water over the next 50 years, you’ll be an advocate and chief storyteller for our business, continually evolving and sharing our story, and evaluating the success of how we do it.

In return, you’ll be part of a great team doing work that makes a real difference - and that’s a good feeling.

Key Responsibilities:

As our Communications & Engagement Officer, you’ll be accountable for:

• Delivery of the media relations program, including responding to enquiries, preparing media releases and developing as appropriate, subsequent digital communications.
• Developing easy-to-read, accurate, timely and relevant written material for all types of purposes including engagement, campaigns, publications and online. Coordinate corporate advertising, including campaigns and non-campaign advertising (e.g. tenders, public notices).
• , implementing and evaluating communications and engagement plans that align with Coliban Water’s vision and purpose.
• Working collaboratively with members of the Engagement and Events team on development of communications and engagement activities to ensure messages to our customers and stakeholders align.

About you:

• The ability to perform a variety of tasks to deliver an effective corporate communications and engagement program. This includes being able to respond and adapt to changing priorities and operational demands with minimal notice.
• Highly developed communications and engagement skills with the ability to build effective and professional working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proven experience in media relations and issues management and coordination of a proactive media agenda, using traditional and digital channels.
• Some relevant experience in communications and engagement together with qualifications acquired through a tertiary degree in communications or engagement.

Sound like you? We’d love to hear from you.

Learn more in the position description

Salary:

The salary and conditions for this position will be as per the Coliban Water Enterprise Agreement 2021 Band 3 $74,200 - $90,097 + Superannuation salary range will be offered to the successful candidate commensurate with their skills and experience.

Enquiries:

For further information please contact Jessica Dore on 0427 980 661 or via email at [email protected]

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter by COB 24/6/2025.

Why join us?

At Coliban Water our people are on a mission to create a better life for our customers and communities – now and tomorrow.

We love what we do and our location in the centre of a region that takes in 49 towns from Trentham to Echuca.

Our commitment to inclusion means you’ll feel at home here no matter who you are, who you love, or what you stand for. As part of the team you receive a monthly accrued day off, time off over Christmas, the flexibility to shape your work to suit your lifestyle, and generous parental, carer and workplace study leave policies.

At Coliban Water we balance a small team rhythm with the reach and resources of one of the largest Victorian regional urban water corporations.

What are you waiting for? We’d love you to join us.

Applicants will need to successfully complete all core training requirements in the expected timeframes and may be required to undertake a Police Check, Working with Children Check, Pre-Employment Medicals or Psychometric testing where applicable. Applicants may also be required to produce evidence of their Right to Work in Australia.

We welcome applications from individuals of all abilities. We are committed to creating an accessible and inclusive workplace for everyone, including people with disabilities and diverse abilities. If you need any support during the application process or would like to discuss interview adjustments, please contact Jessica Dore on 0427 980 661 or via email at [email protected].

Please indicate any adjustments (administrative, environmental, or procedural) you may need to effectively participate in the recruitment process and/or carry out the requirements of the role you are applying for.

Please note that applicants may be contacted prior to the closing date of this advertisement.