Job Task Analysis - Strategic Engagement & Communication.PDF

- Part-time position | 2 days per week (0.4 FTE) – fixed term until September 2027
- Hybrid & flexible working | Office + WFH
- $100,968 - $110,162 pro rata per annum (dependent on experience) plus superannuation
- Location: Cheltenham

About the role

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 whothrives in a fast-paced environment,loves variety, greatcommsand community engagement.

Whatyou’lldo:

You’llwork across Council departments to deliver engaging communications and community consultation activities. Your responsibilities will include:

- Communicate with impact:Developcomms and engagement plans,campaigns, digitalcontentand promotional materials that connect with our community.
- Advise and collaborate:Providestrategic communications advice to all levels of the organisationto ensure consistent andtimelymessaging.
- Spot and solve issues:Identifyrisks to Council’s brand and reputation, and provide smart,timelyadvice.
- Project support:Work with Council teams to plan and implement communications strategies for major projects and initiatives.
- Content oversight:Coordinate messaging across channels to ensure clarity, consistency, and alignment with Council priorities.

What You’ll Bring

You’rea team-oriented, adaptable communicator who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You bring:

- Tertiary qualifications in Communications, PR, Journalism, or related field.
- Experience in communications, engagement, or PR roles.
- Robust writing, editing, and digital content skills.Excellent relationship-building, organisation, and time-management skills.

The right candidate will be able to demonstrate the City of Kingston’s values of

We make a difference We show care and respect We take pride in our work We are better together

Enquiries

For any enquiries about the position, please contact Anna Carli,



Comms and Engagement Lead at [email protected]

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 you’ll love working for us?

- Hybrid work options
- Flexible Work Options, including remote and work flexible work hours
- Yearly annual leave loading payment of 17.5% of base salary (excludes casual staff, sessional staff and Senior Officers)
- Learning and development opportunities through professional development programs
- Salary Packaging
- Purchase leave options
- Career development opportunities,
- Study/development assistance
- Discounted gym memberships
- 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.

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