- Part Time Fixed Term - 4 days per week
- Parental Leave replacement until May 2027
- Band 5: $62,952.86 (pro-rata) + 12% superannuation
- Flexible work arrangements
South Gippsland Shire Council is seeking an enthusiastic and organised Marketing Officer to join our Regional Partnerships team.
Reporting to the Manager Regional Partnerships, you'll play a key role in supporting economic development initiatives and promoting opportunities that help local businesses, communities and the region thrive.
No two days will be the same. One day you might be developing newsletters, creating content or promoting a business event. The next, you'll be helping with stakeholder workshops, supporting economic development projects, assisting with regional partnership initiatives or providing administrative support to keep key programs on track.
In this role you'll:
- Develop newsletters, promotional materials and project communications
- Support business, community and stakeholder events
- Assist with economic development and regional partnership initiatives
- Provide project and administrative support across a range of programs
- Build positive relationships with businesses, community groups, government agencies and industry partners
We're looking for someone who:
- Holds qualifications in Business Administration, Communications, Marketing or a related field, or has equivalent experience
- Enjoys working with businesses and building strong relationships
- Has experience in marketing, economic development, communications, events or a similar role
- Brings energy, initiative and a strong attention to detail
This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to projects that support local businesses, strengthen communities and help position South Gippsland for future growth and investment.
If you're creative, organised and passionate about making a difference in regional communities, we'd love to hear from you.
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 Wednesday 1 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.
Shortlisting decisions are made by people who understand the role, not software alone. Every application is reviewed by a real person, not an automated system. We believe in human-led recruitment and value conversation, not just resumes.
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]
