Job Description
Job Task Analysis – Strategic Engagement & Communication
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- Be part of a high‐performing, sector‐leading team
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- Part‐time position | 4 days per week (0.8 FTE) – fixed term until August 2027
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- Hybrid & flexible working | Office + WFH
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- $100,968 - $110,162 pro‐rata per annum (dependent on experience) plus superannuation
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- Location: Cheltenham
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About The Role
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Join Kingston Council's Strategic Communications and Engagement team and make a real difference by connecting our community with Council services and programs. This role is perfect for a creative, organised communicator who thrives in a fast‐paced environment, loves variety, great comms and community engagement.
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What You'll Do
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Work across Council departments to deliver engaging communications and community consultation activities. Your responsibilities include:
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- Communicate with impact: develop comms and engagement plans, campaigns, digital content, and promotional materials that connect with our community.
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- Advise and collaborate: provide strategic communications advice to all levels of the organisation to ensure consistent and timely messaging.
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- Spot and solve issues: identify risks to Council's brand and reputation, and provide smart, timely advice.
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- Project support: work with Council teams to plan and implement communications strategies for major projects and initiatives.
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- Content oversight: coordinate messaging across channels to ensure clarity, consistency, and alignment with Council priorities.
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What You'll Bring
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- Tertiary qualifications in Communications, PR, Journalism, or related field.
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- Experience in communications, engagement, or PR roles.
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- Strong writing, editing,
and digital content skills.
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- Excellent relationship‐building, organisation, and time‐management skills.
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The right candidate will be able to demonstrate the City of Kingston's values of:
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We make a difference | We show care and respect | We take pride in our work | We are better together
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Benefits and Working Conditions
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- Hybrid work options
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- Adaptable work hours, including remote work
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- Yearly annual leave loading payment of 17.5% of base salary (excludes casual staff, sessional staff, and Senior Officers)
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- Learning and development opportunities through professional development programs
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- Salary packaging
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- Purchase leave options
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- Career development opportunities
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- Study / development assistance
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- Discounted gym memberships
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- Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
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- Social club events
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- Close to public transport
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- Free onsite parking
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Equal Opportunity Statement
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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] .
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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.
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📌 Communications & Engagement Advisor (Kingston)
🏢 Kingston City Council
📍 Kingston