Posted: 27/10/2026

Closing Date: 08/11/2026

Job Type: Permanent - Part Time

Location: Service entire shire

Job Category: Human Resouces & Recruitment

- Lead Council's Media & Communications Strategy
- Permanent Part Time | 24 hours per week | Wed – Fri
- In office attendance is required once per month so the ideal candidate must live within travelling distance of Stawell and be willing to travel with notice
- $107K Pro Rata + 12% Super + Exceptional Work-Life Balance

Job Description

Are you a strategic communications professional who can turn complex information into compelling stories? Northern Grampians Shire Council is seeking a Senior Communications Officer to lead media, communications and engagement initiatives that connect our organisation with the community we serve.

About Northern Grampians Shire Council

Northern Grampians Shire Council has a diverse employment base, across 14 worksites across the beautiful Grampians Region in Victoria. We offer flexible work arrangements, providing access to relevant training and professional development opportunities with a variety of employee benefits. We promote innovation, responsiveness, respectfulness and continuous improvement as our core values. Being a smaller organisation, we can provide you with opportunities to act in leadership roles, transition between teams and participate in a range of collaborative projects with other team members or the wider community. We provide a supportive and flexible environment that values the balance between work and our employees' personal lives.

About the role

Reporting to the Coordinator Communications, you will play a key role in shaping how Council communicates with residents, businesses, visitors and stakeholders.

You will lead strategic communications and media engagement activities, ensuring Council's messages are clear, consistent and engaging across all channels.

Key responsibilities include:

- Developing and implementing media and communications strategies
- Managing media enquiries, responses and relationships
- Writing engaging content for digital,



print and social media platforms
- Preparing speeches, briefing notes, reports and publications for senior leaders and Councillors
- Managing website content and social media channels
- Leading integrated communications campaigns and community engagement initiatives
- Coordinating corporate events, awareness campaigns and major project communications
- Supporting and protecting Council's corporate brand and reputation
- Delivering high-quality graphic design, publications and promotional materials
- Managing multiple projects while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment

This role offers the opportunity to work on a broad range of exciting projects spanning infrastructure, economic development, community services, waste, tourism and more.

About you

You are an experienced communications professional who combines strategic thinking with outstanding writing and relationship-building skills.

You will bring:

- Demonstrated experience in strategic communications, media relations and stakeholder engagement
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to tailor messages for different audiences
- Experience developing content across digital, print, social media and traditional media channels
- Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to work effectively with senior leaders, Councillors, media representatives and community stakeholders
- Knowledge of contemporary communication practices, social media trends and digital engagement techniques
- Strong project management skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
- Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to identify communication risks and opportunities
- A proactive,



adaptable and collaborative approach

Most importantly, you're a natural storyteller who understands how to engage audiences, build trust and create meaningful connections between Council and the community.

Advantages include:

- Hybrid / Remote work-from-home options
- Flexible work arrangements
- Training and professional development
- Supportive team environment
- Salary packaging, including remote area housing allowances and novated leases
- Paid leave options, including purchased leave and paid parental leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- The chance to enjoy the region’s beautiful landscapes and biodiversity

Diversity & Inclusion

Northern Grampians Shire Council is committed to being an inclusive and welcoming employer that reflects the communities we serve. We value and celebrate diversity in all its forms, including gender, sexuality, culture, faith, ability, family structure and identity, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and LGBTIQA+ people. We are also committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.

Recruitment support

If you require any adjustments throughout the recruitment process to participate, please contact us at [email protected]

Pre-employment checks

All appointments are subject to satisfactory:

- Police Record Check
- Medical/ Health Assessment
- Working with Children Check

Please contact Cam Buntsma, Manager People and Culture at [email protected] for more information or apply online. We’d love to hear from you!

Desired Skills and Experience

How to apply

- Please download and read the position description to view the full selection criteria
- Click the Apply Button to submit application
- Attach a resume and cover letter

If you'd like to know more contact Cam Buntsma, Manager People and Culture at [email protected]

Applications close Sunday the 8th of November 2026

📌 Senior Media and Communications Officer, Stawell, Regional Victoria (Australia)
🏢 Northern Grampians Shire Council
📍 Australia