Job Task Analysis - Digital & Design

• Full-time fixed term position to June 2028
• Uncover Kingston’s hidden gems and promote our local area
• Be part of a vibrant and creative team
• Band 6 $98,266- $107,214 per annum plus superannuation (dependent on experience)
• Cheltenham based

Love exploring local areas to find hidden gems? This could be the role for you!

The role
We are looking for a creative digital marketing star to help showcase Kingston through our destination brand ‘THIS! is Kingston’.

• Develop content that creates brand awareness and showcases our city
• Curate a content plan that responds to project objectives and audience trends
• Day to day management of brand channels including social media and website
• Develop relationships within the local business and the local creative community
• Measure brand awareness and campaign success

About you

We are looking for someone with:

• Skills and confidence to shoot and edit short-form content with broad appeal
• Experience managing medium-sized social communities
• Strong stakeholder engagement and management skills
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings
• Degree in Marketing, Communications Digital Media or related field
• Relevant experience in a similar role, experience in destination marketing in a Council setting highly desirable

The right candidate will fit into the team seamlessly if they can demonstrate Kingston's values:
We make a difference ǀ We show care and respect ǀ We take pride in our work ǀ We are better together

Don’t meet every single requirement for this role? At Kingston, we recognise that different experiences make for great community outcomes. If you are excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t perfectly align, we encourage you to submit your application anyway!

Interested?
Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and how it relates to the role.
If you've read this far - well done. Include the phrase "the home of the dim sim" to let us know you're keen and have an eye for the details.

All applications must be submitted online through our careers portal - sorry no agencies. We look forward to hearing from you!

For any inquiries about the position, please contact Freya Carlson, Program Leader Digital & Design on 0395814532 or [email protected]

To be considered for this role, applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia.

For any reasonable adjustments or access needs during the application or interview process, please contact the Hiring Manager or email us at [email protected]

About Kingston
Our collective focus is on delivering exceptional services that achieve our vision and meet community expectations. We are an inclusive, resilient community with a thriving economy, where we all share a safe, sustainable environment. The City of Kingston is south-east of Melbourne and is approximately 20km from Melbourne's CBD. We employ over 1,600 people in a diverse range of roles including engineering, customer service, administration, finance, children's services, sport and recreation, health, open spaces, planning, arts, graphic design, digital and strategic communications.

Why you’ll love working for us
At Kingston Council, we believe in fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued. We support diversity and encourage applications from persons of all backgrounds. Here are some reasons why you might love working with us:

• Hybrid and flexible work options – average 2 days working from home (or pro rata - role dependent)
• Learning and development opportunities
• Yearly annual leave loading payment of 17.5% of base salary (excludes casual staff, sessional staff and Senior Officers)
• Access to accrued day off
• Salary packaging
• Purchase leave options
• Career development opportunities
• Study and development assistance
• Discounted gym memberships
• 16 weeks paid parental leave for both primary and partner carers
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Social Club events
• Close to public transport
• Free on-site parking

For further information visit our website Join our team - City of Kingston

Kingston City Council is an equal opportunity employer, committed to reconciliation and being a child safe organisation.

We are dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing people of all genders, ethnicities, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages.

Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. We support adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment.