Digital Communications Assistant

Term Contract - Part-time | 17.5 hour week | 12 months

Bring Lake Macquarie's stories to life through creative digital content that inspires, connects and engages our community.

- Be the voice behind the content – create engaging social media, website and digital communications that showcase local events, arts, culture and tourism.
- Learn from the best – develop your digital marketing career with hands-on experience, mentoring and opportunities to build your skills in a collaborative team.
- Love where you work – enjoy flexible part-time hours, genuine work-life balance and the opportunity to make a visible impact across one of NSW's most vibrant local communities.

LET’S EXPLORE THE JOB

Join our Arts, Culture and Tourism team and help tell the stories that connect our community with the incredible places, events and experiences across Lake Macquarie.

As our Digital Communications Assistant, you will support the delivery of engaging digital content across social media, websites and e-newsletters, helping showcase everything from exhibitions and events to tourism and community initiatives.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build their career in digital communications, marketing or content creation while working alongside an experienced and supportive team.

What you'll be doing

- Creating, scheduling and publishing engaging social media content.
- Assisting with website updates and content management.
- Supporting the production and distribution of e-newsletters.
- Monitoring social media channels and responding to customer enquiries.
- Working collaboratively with the Arts, Culture and Tourism team to promote programs, events and community initiatives.
- Following Council's social media guidelines and digital communication processes.

Read the position statement and learn more about this exciting opportunity.

Conditions of Employment include:

- May operate across departmental service delivery, Monday through to Sunday; 8.00 am to 9.00 pm.
- Occasional travel across multiple work sites within the LGA

LET’S HEAR ABOUT YOU





You're a creative and proactive communicator who enjoys identifying opportunities to engage and connect with diverse audiences. You bring strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills, enabling you to think critically and respond effectively to changing priorities. You're resourceful and solutions-focused, with the confidence to resolve issues and customer enquiries using sound judgement, creativity and previous experience.

Most importantly, you're a collaborative team player who is eager to learn, contribute new ideas and help deliver positive outcomes for the Lake Macquarie community.

You’ll bring:

- Experience engaging with social media and digital communications within a professional context.
- Developed oral and written communication skills
- Experience in website content management.
- The ability to work effectively in a team environment.

LET’S REVEAL THE PERKS

- Competitive salary from $627 per week plus 12% superannuation
- Commencing salary set in line with skills and experience with annual reviews available to support movement through the salary range
- Flexible work arrangements with opportunities for hybrid working.
- A genuine commitment to learning and professional development.
- A supportive, collaborative team workplace.
- We value your health and wellbeing and offer generous, discounted gym memberships through our Corporate Fitness program, connect with colleagues through our social club, be inspired by regular wellbeing initiatives, annual flu vaccinations, and confidential support via our employee assistance (EAP) program
- At Lake Macquarie City Council, we value our staff and the hard work they do. In return we offer a range of benefits click here to view more benefits on offer

CHOOSE THE LAKE MAC WAY





We know it is our people that will shape the future of our city. That’s why we’re passionate about providing a workplace that empowers our staff to be creative, innovative and bold. When you join the team at Lake Macquarie City Council, you’re joining a group of people with a commitment to make our city even better. We’re proud of our city and the work we do, and we know you will be too.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workforce. We believe that a diverse network of employees, which truly reflects the people it serves and represents, is best equipped to understand and meet the needs of our community. We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, refugees and people with disability. We understand the skills and attributes veterans can bring to our Council.

LET’S START

- If you're creative, customer-focused and enjoy working across social media, digital communications and online content, we'd love to hear from you. Submit your application by midnight, Wednesday 12 August 2026
- For enquiries related to the duties of the role, please contact Josh Bennett, Marketing and Online Lead, on 0417 748 920 or via email [email protected]
- For enquiries about the recruitment process click here or please contact Georgina Green, Talent Attraction Partner, on 02 4921 0495 or via email [email protected]
- Your experience throughout the application process matters to us. If you'd like feedback on your application or interview, don't hesitate to get in touch — we're here for you!
- To complete your online application, you will be asked to upload a copy of your resume and provide responses to questions which are based on the criteria listed in the Position Statement.
- Please note that as part of Lake Macquarie City Council’s recruitment process, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates may be subject to a medical assessment which may include alcohol and other drugs testing.

📌 Digital Communications Assistant (Lake Macquarie)
🏢 Lake Macquarie City Council
📍 Lake Macquarie