Role opportunity

In this exciting opportunity, you’ll be responsible for developing and delivering key member communications across LGA’s newsletters, website, digital channels and social media. You’ll use your extensive writing experience to develop content that is member-focused, impactful and supports our strategic priorities. The LGA is happy to consider full-time or part-time arrangements.

In this role you will:

Deliver and develop member communications and digital content to increase awareness of the work of LGA amongst our members and drive LGA’s communication priorities.

Develop written content, including newsletters, news articles, media releases, website content and social media copy.

Produce written copy with editorial accuracy, ensuring it aligns with LGA’s tone, professionalism and is free of errors.

Use communications tools, such as Trello, Canva, Campaign Monitor, MailChimp and other platforms to create and deliver member communications.

Work with the Communications and Marketing team to understand content deliverables and priorities, ensuring members are receiving communications in a timely and accurate manner.

About you

You’ll need strong and extensive written skills to produce high-quality, accurate and professional member communications across newsletters, website and digital channels.

Your extensive experience in communications and marketing will ensure you are self-motivated and can work to tight deadlines within a fast-paced, high performing team.

You’ll be able to work closely with both internal teams and stakeholders to develop communications, understand sector and organisational deliverables.

You will need:

Strong written communication skills and editing experience

A high attention to detail

Experience using platforms including Canva, Campaign Monitor and Mailchimp to create and distribute content

Strong background experience working in communications and marketing teams, preferably within local or state government

A degree in Journalism, Communications and/or Marketing or similar equivalent experience.

What we do

We're here to help local government build stronger communities.

Since 1896, our work has backed local decision-making and today supports councils across South Australia.

We do this in many ways. For one, we lead advocacy and discussions with state and federal decision-makers and key stakeholders. We make sure the issues affecting our communities are heard, loud and clear.

We also help local government be at the top of their game. We provide training and networking opportunities, secure funding for projects, and work hard to reduce risk and save members money.

And community is at the heart of everything we do. Because we know if our local governments are thriving, then our communities are, too.

Benefits

At LGA it's our people that make our work shine. Our close-knit team cares and collaborates to offer the very best for members. By joining our team you'll get:

Flexible, hybrid work environment

Supportive and positive team culture

Modern office in the east end of the Adelaide CBD

Training & development opportunities

Health and wellbeing programs

How to apply

To work with a dedicated team and influence local government matters across the state, please apply below. Include a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience related to the role requirements, along with your current resume and two referees. To view the position description, visit lga.sa.gov.au/employment.

Applications must be submitted by 5 pm, 9 September 2025.

Please contact the LGA team on 08 8224 2000 or [email protected] for further information.