About Inner West Council
Inner West Council (IWC) is among Sydney’s larger local metropolitan local government councils looking after a community of 201,000 people living in some of the inner city’s most vibrant, creative, liveable, and diverse suburbs. As we continue to deliver quality, innovative, and inclusive programs and services, we invite you to join in on our journey towards becoming the best council for our community.
The community is at the heart of IWC, and our values of Integrity, Respect, Innovation, Compassion and Collaboration are at the centre of everything that we do.
We offer flexible career life balance with hours that allow you to relax and recharge. We offer a variety of flexible work arrangement options (e.g. flexible hours and working from home) where appropriate giving you even greater quality of work life balance.
Permanent employees benefit from our great value gym membership from $18.65/week giving access to a vast network of gyms in Sydney.
About the role
The position is responsible for managing the implementation of Council’s marketing, communication and media initiatives in line with Council’s Strategic Plans. The position is also responsible for managing Council’s brand and enhancing its reputation through targeted marketing, communication and media activities.
You will work with the Marketing, Media & Communications Coordinator to coordinate and develop Council’s suite of communication collateral in a timely manner and to a high standard, including, but not limited to:
- Marketing, media and communications policies, plans and strategies;
- Publications including reports and newsletters;
- Media collateral;
- Advertising including a Council Column;
- Councillor communications including fortnightly updates and media summaries
- Speeches and editorials
- Banners, flags, signage and noticeboards; and
- Other materials as required.
Please read the Position Description to familiarise yourself with all the requirements and conditions of the role.
Remuneration
$105,050.92 - $117,368.68 + 12% Superannuation
Some of the required skills, experience and qualifications
- Tertiary qualifications relevant to the role, or demonstrable equivalent industry experience.
- Significant experience in marketing, communication and/or media
- Demonstrated experience implementing best practice marketing and communication strategies that have a positive impact on engaging with key stakeholders and raising the profile of an organisation.
- Demonstrated experience in developing and managing a brand and developing innovative and engaging content to deliver messages to various stakeholders, along with outstanding interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills with a collaborative approach to working with internal and external stakeholders. This includes demonstrated experience managing the production of multi-channel collateral, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines,and manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
- Extensive knowledge of media outlets with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Excel, desktop publishing, digital media, content management systems, analytics tools and other relevant applications, and demonstrated experience in media liaison, including issues management and acting as a media spokesperson.
- Current NSW Class C Driver’s Licence.
Enquiries
Margaret Merten, Marketing and Communications Coordinator on 9392 5115
Closing Date
Sunday 28 June 2026, 11:30PM
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How to Apply
We recommend you read the Position Description for the role to make sure your application addresses the requirements of the position. Council is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all applicants. Please advise us within the application if you need support, reasonable adjustments to participate successfully in the recruitment process.
Eligibility for employment/Pre employment Checks
Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment checks as required for the position. This may include police records checks, certified copies of relevant qualifications, Driver’s Licence and proof of work rights in Australia (please refer to the Position Description for the specific qualifications/requirements for the role). Copies of any sighted documents will be kept by IWC for its records as proof of verification.
For more information about work rights in Australia please visit the Department of Home Affairs website.
Inner West Council is proud to be an inclusive and equitable employer
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to reflecting the diversity of our community. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQ+ people, veterans, young people, and mature age workers.
This commitment to diversity and inclusion is one of the many reasons we were named the 2023 AR Bluett Award Winner as the most progressive council in NSW. We’re also proud recipients of the 2023 Australian Business Awards Employer of Choice and the 2025 NSW Local Government Excellence Award for Organisational Diversity and Inclusion.
Reasonable Adjustment Assistance
IWC are intent on respecting the rights and improving opportunities for people with disability. Should you require adjustments or support for your application and throughout the recruitment process and beyond, please Click here for more information on reasonable adjustments
