Your New Role:
We're looking for a creative and proactive Communications Officer to join our Communications Team. Working collaboratively across the organisation, you'll develop and deliver engaging, accurate and timely communications that keep our community and employees informed about Council's services, projects, initiatives and decisions. Through strategic communication and compelling content, you'll help enhance Council's reputation and strengthen community engagement.
This is a varied and hands-on role where you'll work closely with stakeholders across the organisation to plan and deliver communication campaigns, create content for multiple channels, and provide communications advice and support. You'll also use audience insights and analytics to evaluate performance and continuously improve communication outcomes.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Develop, implement and evaluate communication plans and campaigns to support Council projects, services and initiatives.
- Manage communication projects from planning through to delivery and evaluation.
- Monitor and maintain Council's digital communication channels, including website and social media content.
- Produce and coordinate communication materials, ensuring quality, consistency, Plain English principles and adherence to Council's branding guidelines.
- Support the delivery and promotion of Council events, community engagement activities and multimedia content, including photography and video where required.
- Monitor media coverage and emerging issues, providing timely advice to relevant stakeholders.
For a full list of the Key Accountabilities of the role, please refer to the Position Description.
About You:
You are an enthusiastic communications professional with excellent writing skills, strong attention to detail and a passion for engaging diverse audiences. You enjoy building positive relationships, collaborating with stakeholders and translating complex information into clear, accessible communications.
Essential Requirements
- Qualifications in communications, marketing, public relations, journalism, advertising or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
- A current NSW Driver Licence.
- Experience developing and delivering communication plans, campaigns or projects within a communications, media or marketing environment.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including editing and proofreading.
- Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Sound judgement, initiative and problem-solving abilities.
- The ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
- Strong research, analytical and reporting skills.
- A commitment to delivering high-quality communications that inform, engage and build community trust.
It would be an advantage if you also have experience using content management systems, Mailchimp, Adobe Creative Suite, Canva and social media platforms, along with experience creating digital content, graphics, photography or video.
About Us:
Kempsey Shire Council (KSC) is located on the Mid North Coast of NSW, known for its genuine hospitality, pristine beaches, sub-tropical rainforests, mountain ranges, rock river gorges, sprawling farmland and peaceful villages.
We are a progressive, proactive and dynamic organisation, and we pride ourselves on the respectful and supportive workplace we have cultivated. With 360+ dedicated staff managing $1.8 billion worth of assets across many sites throughout the Shire, KSC work closely with our community to build an inspired, connected Macleay Valley.
Why Join Us?
As the successful candidate, you’ll enjoy:
- A permanent part-time position, 21-hour work week
- Weekly salary of $1,484.52 to $1,670.85 (pro rata) plus superannuation
- Generous leave entitlements, including access to Long Service Leave after five years
- A working environment focussed on wellbeing, including flexible work arrangements, rostered days off, EAP access, social club, and health and wellbeing programs.
- Fitness Passports for discounted access to a range of gym and pool facilities.
- Career development and learning opportunities.
- Novated Leasing and salary packaging options.
- A supportive, collaborative working environment designed to help you grow!
- A fantastic lifestyle and work life balance, on the beautiful Mid-North Coast.
Interested?
Please apply via Council’s website http://careers.kempsey.nsw.gov.au/. Note that you will be required to prepare and submit:
- A short statement (maximum 2 pages) outlining how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities will enable you to achieve the key accountabilities of the role (as listed in the Position Description); and
- Your current resume.
Applications Close: COB Wednesday, 29 July 2026
Please note that Council reserves the right to close this job advertisement before the stated closing date if a suitable candidate is found. Therefore, we encourage all interested applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible.
Have questions? Please contact Russell Pell â Communications Manager, for a confidential discussion on Ph: 02 6566 3200.
Please Note: Our recruitment notification process is primarily via system generated emails. Please ensure your email is correct before submitting your application to avoid missing crucial updates.
If you experience any difficulties applying online, please contact the Recruitment team on 02 6566 3200 or email [email protected]
Thank you and good luck with your application.
Kempsey Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and we celebrate our diverse, inclusive and values-led workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse culture and linguistic backgrounds and people with a disability. In addition, Kempsey Shire Council will provide reasonable adjustments for suitably qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require additional assistance to participate in the recruitment process, please discuss with the advertised contact person. You can ask for reasonable adjustments to be made at any time during the recruitment process.
