Communications Officer

Salary: $78,424.32 per annum

Closing: Friday 1 August 2025

Full Time – Permanent

Join a talented, creative team delivering communications, marketing, and digital media services and shape the way we communicate with engaging, impactful content.

Are you ready to bring your communication skills to life in a dynamic and supportive environment? This is your opportunity to join a passionate team and make a real difference in how we connect with our community and staff.

As part of this role, you’ll lead the charge in delivering effective internal communications. Using a variety of platforms, including online, the intranet, and e-newsletters, you’ll implement our Internal Communications Strategy to ensure key messages resonate with staff across the organisation.

You’ll play a critical role in shaping the communication strategies for major projects, including the Customer Experience implementation, the 2025-2029 Council Plan, and an exciting Culture Change project - helping us deliver the right information at the right time.

Your expertise will also extend to external communications, aligning with the goals of the Council Plan and our department’s Business and Strategic Plans. You’ll help ensure our residents are informed, engaged, and connected to the vital services and initiatives we provide.

Why join us?

At Greater Shepparton City Council, you’ll work with a vibrant, multi-skilled, and highly regarded team of professionals, including graphic designers, web developers, social media specialists, marketing officers, and communications officers. Collaboration is at the heart of everything we do, and you’ll have the chance to work on major projects and campaigns that make a real impact.

We offer:

Flexible work arrangements to suit your needs

Generous leave and accrued days off

Health and wellbeing programs

Salary sacrifice options

Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities

Discover life in Greater Shepparton!

Our community is a vibrant blend of provincial and metropolitan lifestyles, offering affordable real estate, excellent schools, state-of-the-art health services, and first-class sporting facilities. From coffee shops, wineries, and factory outlets, to cultural hubs like the Shepparton Art Museum and facilities like Aquamoves, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. With its central location in Victoria, Greater Shepparton is the perfect place to live and work.

What we’re looking for:

We are seeking a motivated individual with tertiary qualifications in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Media, or a related field. If you’re a graduate looking to kick-start your career in a supportive and encouraging environment, we’d love to hear from you!

Ready to make your mark? Apply now and become part of a forward-thinking team driving meaningful communication in a thriving community.

For further information about this position, please contact Liz Varapodio, Team Leader - Strategic Communications on (03) 5832 9537.