1d ago , from Macedon Ranges Shire Council
Fixed Term Full Time to October ****
$129,883 - $145,454 per annum plus Super and RDO
Position No: ****
About the role
Make your mark on how Macedon Ranges Shire Council communicates, connects and builds trust with its community. As Coordinator Communications, you'll lead Council's strategic and operational communications function, shaping campaigns, media and public messaging, internal communications, digital content and brand across the organisation.
Leading a talented communications team, you'll provide trusted advice to the Executive Leadership Team, senior leaders and Councillors on complex, sensitive and high‐profile issues. You'll have the opportunity to influence how Council responds to emerging issues, major projects, service changes and community priorities, while driving contemporary communication practices, solid editorial standards and continuous improvement
About you
You're a strategic communications leader who knows how to turn complex information into clear, engaging and purposeful communication. You bring strong judgement, exceptional writing and presentation skills, and the confidence to advise senior leaders on sensitive issues while keeping community trust at the forefront.You're also a people leader who enjoys developing others, managing competing priorities and creating a high‐performing, responsive team. With experience across digital communications, media, social media and strategic communications, you'll bring a contemporary approach,



strong relationship‐building skills and the ability to navigate a complex organisation. Experience in local government or another similarly complex environment would be highly regarded.
Working at Macedon Ranges Shire Council
At Macedon Ranges Shire Council,we're passionate about building a thriving workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and empowered to contribute. You'll work together alongside supportive and collaborative colleagues who share our values of honesty, accountability and innovation. We champion a culture of belonging through a variety of workplace flexibility options, and calendar of wellbeing, diversity and inclusion related programs and initiatives.
Staff Benefits
Discount on memberships at Council gym and pool facilities
Annual no cost flu vaccinations
Employee Assistance Program
Purchased leave
Access to hundreds of exclusive workplace benefits via our Employee Benefits platform
Onsite treater available to support your health and wellbeing at work
We support flexible working arrangements. This role is initially office‐based for onboarding, with hybrid work available in the future once established in the role, subject to manager approval and operational needs.
For further information contact Bethany Lloyd on ******** ***.
Interviews are expected to be held from the week commencing 11 October ****.
We value diversity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, abilities, and identities. If you require adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let us know at ******.
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📌 Coordinator Communications (Victoria)
🏢 Macedon Ranges Shire Council
📍 Victoria