Be the voice behind the stories that matter to our community

Are you a talented communicator with a passion for storytelling, media relations, and community engagement? Do you thrive in a fast-paced workplace where no two days are the same? If so, we want to hear from you.

We're looking for a Public Relations and Media Officer to join our dynamic Public Relations and Media team. In this role, you'll help bring Council's projects, initiatives and services to life through compelling content, strategic communications and positive community engagement.

Working closely with our Public Relations and Media Advisor and Team Leader, you'll play an key role in enhancing Council's reputation and ensuring our community stays informed, engaged and connected.

What You'll Be Doing

As our Public Relations and Media Officer, you'll support the delivery of strategic communication initiatives across the organisation by:

- Creating engaging content for a variety of channels, including media releases, speeches, social media, digital communications and marketing campaigns.
- Assisting with media monitoring and identifying opportunities to promote Council initiatives.
- Supporting public relations activities that strengthen community awareness and trust.
- Helping coordinate stakeholder engagement and communication projects.
- Collaborating with teams across Council to develop clear, accurate and audience-focused messaging.
- Contributing to the successful delivery of communication campaigns and organisational priorities.
- Supporting day-to-day operations within a busy and professional communications environment.

About You

You're a creative and proactive communications professional who enjoys telling stories, building relationships and making complex information easy to understand.

You'll bring:

Essential Qualifications

- Degree or Diploma in Communications, Journalism or a related discipline.
- Current NSW Driver's Licence.

Skills and Experience

- Experience working in communications, media, public relations or a similar environment.
- Strong writing skills with the ability to tailor content for different audiences and platforms.
- Experience creating engaging content across traditional and digital channels.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.
- Strong organisational and time management abilities with the capacity to manage competing priorities.
- An understanding of media relations, news values and what makes a story newsworthy.
- A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively within a politically aware environment.
- A solution-focused mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement.

Desirable

- Knowledge of current issues affecting local government and the Sutherland Shire community.
- Photography and videography skills for digital content creation.

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to build your communications career while helping shape how Council connects with the community.

You'll work alongside experienced communications professionals, contribute to meaningful projects, and play a key role in sharing the stories, achievements and initiatives that make a difference to our residents.

If you're a creative storyteller, strong writer and relationship builder who is passionate about community-focused communications, we'd love to hear from you.

Step into your next opportunity:

- Get your application in by 11.59pm: Monday 28 September 2026
- Interview date: Interviews will be facilitated within 2 weeks of the advert being closed
- Package: $81,866 to $86,777 per annum plus 12% superannuation.
- Hours of work: Working 35 hours per week. You will have the option of a 19 day month with Council's ADO system (Accrued Day Off).





Successful candidate may be required to undergo criminal history check and a Working with Children Check.

Reach out to Jayme Wilson (Corporate Communications Manager) for any job specific enquiries.
Alison Wady (Talent Acquisition Business Partner) can assist with any recruitment related enquiries.

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Sutherland Shire Council collects personal information from applicants as part of its recruitment and selection processes. This information may include your name, contact details, employment history, qualifications, skills, referee details, screening information, interview notes and any other information you provide in support of your application.

Council collects this information for the purpose of assessing your suitability for employment, administering the recruitment process, communicating with you about your application, conducting pre-employment checks, verifying information provided by you, meeting legal and governance obligations, and maintaining recruitment and employment records.

Your personal information may be used by Council employees, panel members, hiring managers, Human Resources staff and other authorised persons involved in the recruitment process. Council may also disclose relevant personal information to third parties where reasonably necessary for recruitment-related purposes, including referees, pre-employment screening providers, medical assessment providers, background checking providers, recruitment system providers, or where required or authorised by law.

If you do not provide the information requested, Council may be unable to properly assess or progress your application.

Council will manage personal information in accordance with the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 (NSW), applicable privacy requirements, Council’s Privacy Management Plan and relevant records management obligations.

By submitting an application for employment with Council, you acknowledge and agree that Council may collect, use, store and disclose your personal information for the purposes outlined in this notice and for related recruitment, employment, governance and legal purposes.

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Please confirm that you have read the position description and meet all essential qualification/licence requirements of the role.



* Please note that you will be required to provide evidence of these as part of the recruitment process.* * Yes I meet all essential qualification/licence requirements of the role

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Are you a current employee of Sutherland Shire Council? * * Yes I am a permanent employee
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- Yes I am a casual employee
- No I am not a current employee of Council

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Due to the permanent nature of the position, applicants must hold an Australian/Recent Zealand citizenship or Australian permanent residency and have unlimited and unrestricted working rights.* * I AM a Permanent Resident or Citizen of Australia or New Zealand
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Should you be successful you will be required to undertake a current police check and provide a valid working with children check. Do you agree to proceed? * * Yes, I agree
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- Please describe any experience you have supporting media, communications or public relations activities. This may include monitoring media coverage, researching information, preparing communication materials, or assisting with media enquiries. What was your contribution and what did you learn from the experience?*
- This role requires working collaboratively with a range of internal and external stakeholders to support public relations and media activities. Please provide an example of a time you assisted in delivering a communication initiative or responding to a stakeholder request.*
- If your application is successful, do you intend to undertake other work (paid) that relates to the business of the Council or conflicts with the duties of this position? If yes, please provide details. Note: Any other work must be approved prior to an offer of employment. *

As part of this recruitment process you may be required to participate in pre employment screening which may include but not limited to the following ; Functional Assessment, Reference Checking, Working with Children Check, Qualification or Work Rights Verification and skills assessments. Do you understand and acknowledge this requirement?* * Yes
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Sutherland Shire is a unique area in greater Sydney. Boasting iconic beaches, stunning coastline, vibrant town centers, and incredible national parks. All just 26 km from the CBD. As one of the largest Councils in NSW, we're home to a growing and connected community of more than 230,000 people.

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