Tell Stories That Stick. Shape a Community That Thrives.

Digital Marketing & Communications Officer

Temporary Full Time until July 2026 (Maternity Leave position) | Wangaratta, VIC | $76,232 per annum + super

Are you a content whiz with a flair for storytelling and a passion for connecting communities? This is your opportunity to do meaningful work that elevates Council's voice, builds trust, and delivers real impact.

Showcase your expertise in social media, website management, and project coordination to drive creative, community-focused communications. You'll bring a collaborative mindset and attention to detail to campaigns that strengthen engagement between Council services and the people we serve.

We’re looking for a forward-thinking digital communicator who can write compelling copy, create eye-catching content, manage platforms with confidence, and turn complex information into clear, engaging messaging. If you're ready to make every post, page and project count — we want to hear from you.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Delivering creative, high-impact social media campaigns that grow engagement and spark conversation.

Writing, designing, filming, and editing content that cuts through – from Instagram Reels to community updates and everything in between.

Managing and maintaining Council’s digital presence across social platforms, website, intranet and EDMs.

Collaborating with internal teams to translate complex messages into clear, accessible content.

Using data to track performance and inform strategy — you know what works and what doesn’t.

Training staff in CMS and brand consistency, and troubleshooting basic tech issues with our web provider.

Supporting corporate advertising, media relations and content publishing across the board.

You’ll Need:

Tertiary qualifications in Marketing, Communications, or Digital Media, or relevant experience in a similar role.

A strong grasp of digital engagement best practices and hands-on experience managing content calendars and paid campaigns across Meta and Google.

A creative mindset with experience in graphic design and video editing tools (Adobe Suite or similar).

Confidence in writing sharp, on-brand copy for diverse audiences and platforms.

Strong organisational skills — you thrive in a fast-paced environment with competing deadlines.

Why Work for Rural City of Wangaratta?

Joining our team comes with a variety of exciting benefits, including:

Inclusive, supportive, and nurturing work environment

Ongoing training and professional development opportunities to help you achieve your career goals

Corporate benefits, including flu injections and reduced gym memberships

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health and wellbeing support

For more information and to view the position description, please visit our website at www.wangaratta.vic.gov.au. For further enquiries about this position should be directed to Tori Ferguson - Media and Communications Coordinator - [email protected].

Applications close Monday, 1 September 2025 at 3pm, although the right candidate may be appointed earlier.

Rural City of Wangaratta is a child safe and equal opportunity employer. Employment applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged. In addition, applications for positions that work with children must provide referees who can comment on their experience working with children. These roles also require a valid Working with Children Check and all roles require a National Criminal History Check.

When submitting your application, you will need to include:

Your current contact details;

A cover letter to your application. This document is an introduction to your application and will generally include an outline as to why you have applied for the role;

A current resume with a minimum of two current referees;

A letter stating how you meet the key selection criteria, providing evidence that clearly demonstrates what you have achieved in relation to the position. It is helpful to use each selection criteria as a heading and then explain how your skills and experience meet that criterion; and

Copies of any relevant qualifications or licence.