- Full Time Ongoing Position
- Band 8 - $122,701 + 12% superannuation
- Flexible and hybrid work options available
South Gippsland Shire Council is seeking an experienced and passionate communications professional to lead our Communications and Engagement team.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in how Council communicates with our community, stakeholders and people. Working across the organisation, you will drive Council's internal and external communications, community engagement, marketing and digital communications activities.
As Coordinator Communications and Engagement, you will lead a small but dynamic team and provide strategic advice that helps build community understanding, strengthen Council's brand and reputation, and support the delivery of Council's priorities.
In this role you'll:
- Lead a high performing Communications, Engagement and Advocacy team and initiatives to build high quality capacity across the organisation.
- Maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders such as local media and internal departments to manage Council’s reputational risks.
- Monitor community engagement levels and lead initiatives to build trust with the community.
- Build capacity for excellent communications, both internally and with the community, and to deliver digital communications including social media, video, web and intranet.
- When required, proactively monitor, moderate, and manage Council’s social media channels outside of standard business hours.
We're looking for someone who:
- Tertiary qualification in Communications, Marketing, Media or related discipline, and/or relevant experience in Communications and Engagement or, less formal qualifications with extensive experience.
- Demonstrated track record of leading the delivery of Communications, Marketing and/or Engagement Campaigns, with well-developed communication skills.
- Sound knowledge of and experience working with a range of diverse communications and engagement methods and tools.
- Confidence and experience providing media advice, guidance and training to Executive and Councillors.
- Demonstrated ability to research and evaluate innovative practices and recommend best options.
South Gippsland Shire Council offers a friendly and professional workplace with values based leadership.
We put our customer at the centre of all we do and strive to deliver exceptional projects and services to our community.
Our region provides a perfect blend of coast and country. Enjoy green rolling hills, wind-swept beaches and the world-famous Wilsons Prom, right on your doorstep.
Our values – Accountability, Customer Focus and Excellence – are present in everything we do and how we do it. We seek like-minded colleagues to join our team who are committed to these values and culture.
- Work-life balance with flexible working arrangements
- Rostered Days Off offered for full time roles
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
- South Gippsland is an organisation that is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. We offer flexibility and a welcoming work environment
- Enjoy a variety of changing health and well-being programs and initiatives including flu vaccinations and health checks, discounted gym memberships and Social Club
- Diverse range of exciting career paths in full time, part time or casual positions
- Mentoring, coaching and secondments
- Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
- Opportunity to purchase additional leave
- Annual Enterprise Agreement salary increments
- Family Violence Support and Leave Provisions
Applications close Midnight Sunday 19 July 2026.
Enquiries to: Christine Legg, Manager Regional Partnerships on 03 5662 9388
If you would like to become a part of our team at South Gippsland Shire Council, please submit your application.
You will be required to address the application questions and upload two documents, your resume and cover letter. This is an opportunity to demonstrate your potential and set your application apart from the rest!
For further information on our recruitment process please click here.
All correspondence regarding your application status and interview will be sent to you via email.
All preferred candidates will be required to complete relevant background checks (including but not limited to police checks, reference checks, medical checks (drug and alcohol tests) and psychometric testing) prior to the candidate's employment being confirmed. The outcomes of the background checks do not automatically bar candidates; however, will be assessed against the inherent requirements of the job.
Please be advised any representation via an agency will not be considered. Agencies - no need to contact us, we've got this one.
South Gippsland Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity employer and aims to provide all necessary support to ensure that all abilities and backgrounds are not disadvantaged in the recruitment process. If you require an adjustment to the recruitment process, please feel free to identify yourself as a person with different needs in your application and indicate what type of reasonable adjustment you require. Alternatively you can contact a member of the People & Culture team on 03 5662 9233 and identify the position you are applying for and specify your requirements.
All councillors, employees, students, agency staff, contractors and volunteers are required to act in accordance with equal opportunity, anti-discrimination, harassment, vilification and child safety legislation. South Gippsland Shire Council is committed to safeguarding children and young people. We all have a responsibility to ensure our workplaces are respectful, safe and inclusive and free of all forms of unlawful and unacceptable behaviours. By applying for this role you agree to the above.
If you are having any issues applying for this position, please call our People & Culture Team on 03 5662 9233 or email [email protected]
