Job Task Analysis - Strategic Engagement & Communication

• Lead marketing for our iconic leisure facilities, sport and recreation
• Create engaging campaigns featuring social, digital content and customer-friendly communications
• Work in a fun, supportive team shaping Kingston’s health, wellbeing and community programs
• Band 6 $98,266- $107,214 per annum plus superannuation (dependent on experience)
• Cheltenham based

Help us make a splash in Kingston!

Kingston City Council is seeking a Marketing and Communications Advisor to help tell the Active Kingston story - including our brand-new Mordi Aquatic Centre - our biggest ever investment in health and wellbeing for the community. You’ll also promote the much-loved Waves Leisure Centre along with our busy sport and active recreation activities.

This is your chance to drive creative campaigns, develop engaging content, and connect our community with services that make Kingston an even better place to live, work, and play.

Following team growth and an exciting restructure, we’re advertising several new communications positions across the department – including this one.

What you’ll be doing:

Plan and deliver marketing campaigns to boost memberships and visits to our Leisure Centres.

Develop communications strategies for Council programs and events, creating compelling digital content, social media posts, videos, photography, infographics, and more.

Build excitement and momentum for the new Mordi Aquatic Centre.

Advise senior management, CEO, Councillors, and the Mayor on communications and marketing opportunities.

Build strong partnerships across Council and with the community to maximise engagement and impact.

Manage digital content, monitor performance, and use insights to shape campaigns.

About you:

You’re a creative storyteller, organised multi-tasker, and proactive communicator who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You bring:

Experience in communications, marketing, PR, or community engagement.

Strong writing, editing, and content creation skills across multiple channels.

Digital marketing savvy, including social media, websites, and content analytics.

Excellent relationship-building, organisational, and time-management skills.

Tertiary qualifications in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field (or signficant experience).

Interested?

If you’re ready to make a splash and bring Kingston’s Leisure Centres to life, we’d love to hear from you!

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and how it relates to the role. To apply, please click the ‘Apply’ button. All applications must be submitted online through our careers portal - sorry no agencies. We look forward to hearing from you!

For a confidential discussion, contact Michelle Devanny, Head of Strategic Communications and Engagement on 0401 007 622

Kingston values diversity and is committed to creating a workplace where everyone can be their true self. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds, identities and experiences to apply.

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

Kingston Council’s collective focus is on delivering exceptional service that achieves our vision and meets 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, family, youth and children's services, sport and recreation, health, parks and gardens, planning, arts and management.

Why Kingston?

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 work options – average 2 days working from home (or pro rata)
• Flexible Work Options, including remote and work flexible work hours
• Learning and development opportunities through professional development programs
• Access to accrued day off every four weeks (Full time employees only)
• Salary Packaging
• Purchase leave options
• Career development opportunities,
• Study/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 Onsite 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.