Communications Officer

Use your creative skills to connect, inform and inspire our diverse community

Access hybrid/flexible work arrangements, including WFH and RDO scheme

Salary from $81,613.73 to $87,982.84 p.a. plus 12% Superannuation (Pay Grade G)

Make a Difference Where You Work

Willoughby City Council is seeking a motivated and experienced Communications Officer to join our collaborative Engagement & Communications team. If you're ready to help shape the voice of a vibrant community and support meaningful campaigns and initiatives, we want to hear from you.

Why Join Us?

Purposeful Work: Play a key role in delivering communications that support Council initiatives, community engagement, and the Mayoral Office.

Creative Challenges: Write speeches, develop marketing materials, manage media enquiries, and produce digital campaigns that matter.

Team Culture: Join a passionate, professional, and high-performing team.

About the Role

As a Communications Officer, you will:

Develop and deliver high-quality content for a range of platforms including digital, print, media and video.

Support the implementation of Council’s Corporate Communications Strategy and individual campaign plans.

Respond to media and customer enquiries, monitor coverage, and manage Council’s reputation.

Create content for the Mayor’s Office, including speeches, video scripts, and media columns.

Provide expert communications advice to internal stakeholders and project teams.

Collaborate with external creatives, media outlets, and community groups to support campaign delivery.

What You’ll Bring

Degree in Communications, Marketing, PR or related field, or equivalent relevant experience.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including speech and copywriting.

Experience developing and delivering communication and marketing plans.

Strong stakeholder engagement skills and ability to balance competing priorities.

Knowledge of digital and social media campaign delivery.

Ability to engage diverse and multilingual audiences.

A team mindset with proven project and time management skills.

Commitment to Council’s values, safety principles, and inclusive community engagement.

Desirable

Previous experience in Local or State Government

Basic photography and video editing skills

How to Apply

Visit: https://www.willoughby.nsw.gov.au/Council/Working-with-us/Careers to apply and learn more about our benefits, work culture, and values.

For further information about the role, contact Sam Edmonds, Communications Team Leader on +61 2 9777 7743.

Applications should address the key responsibilities outlined in the Position Description.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening including police and qualification checks.

Applications close: 11.30 pm, Sunday 13/07/2025

Please note recruitment activity may commence before the closing date.