Senior Integrated Communications Advisor - Band 7

Our North Eastern suburbs ( Melbourne ) Council is seeking a Senior Integrated Communications Advisor to join its communications team on a temporary basis. This Band 7 role offers the opportunity to lead strategic communication initiatives across a diverse local government organisation, managing multiple campaigns and stakeholder engagement efforts simultaneously. You'll work across internal and external channels, from digital newsletters and social media to community consultation and media relations, ensuring consistent messaging that supports the Council's broader strategic objectives.

- Develop and deliver integrated communication campaigns from strategy through to launch, managing complex stakeholder engagement across multiple channels
- Lead media and reputation management, including proactive media approaches, speech writing, and response to media enquiries
- Provide specialist communications guidance to Council staff and leadership, with expertise in community consultation and issues management

Preferred Requirements





- Proven track record managing multiple communication projects simultaneously and delivering outcomes on deadline
- Demonstrated ability to prepare effective written communications for diverse stakeholder groups across various channels including web, social media, direct mail, and print
- Solid experience developing and implementing integrated communication strategies that achieve measurable stakeholder engagement
- Solid background in media and reputation management, including handling complex media issues and developing proactive media strategies
- Experience designing and delivering internal communications campaigns, and providing advice on community consultation and issues management

Preferred Qualifications

- Degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related discipline
- Professional qualification or certification in communications, public relations, or a related field
- Experience working in local government, public sector, or regulated environments

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📌 Senior Integrated Communications Advisor - Band 7 (Melbourne)
🏢 Osborne and Richardson
📍 Melbourne