Media and Communications Officer

Salary: $78,424.32 per annum

Closing: Friday 15 August 2025

Full Time – Permanent

Are you a skilled communicator with a flair for media relations and strategic communications? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same? If so, we’d love to hear from you.

Greater Shepparton City Council is looking for a talented Media and Communications Officer to help coordinate our internal and external communication efforts.

About the role

As our Media and Communications Officer, you'll be the central point of contact for media and public communications. From managing media releases and media opportunities, to crafting engaging internal updates and championing council initiatives, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring consistent, timely, and accurate messaging across all channels.

You’ll support both internal and external communications in alignment with the Greater Shepparton Council Plan and corporate Marketing Strategy, helping to foster transparency, engagement, and community trust.

What you’ll be doing

Manage and respond to media enquiries and proactively identify media opportunities.

Prepare and distribute media releases, statements, and alerts.

Coordinate media activities for the Mayor, Councillors, and visiting dignitaries.

Write speeches, internal newsletters, and executive communications.

Collaborate with departments across Council to ensure consistent and strategic messaging.

Deliver internal communication campaigns that enhance staff engagement and support positive cultural change.

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!

Why work with us?

Working at Greater Shepparton City Council means making a difference in one of Victoria’s most diverse and vibrant communities.

We offer a supportive, flexible, and inclusive workplace, along with a range of employee benefits including flexible work arrangements, ongoing professional development, generous leave entitlements, and a collaborative and passionate team environment.

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.