- Band 7: $118,140 - $132,199 inclusive of Super + RDO
- Permanent Full Time Position
- Become a crucial part of a high-performing, innovative, creative, and friendly team!
- Enjoy a great work-life balance with flexible working/hybrid options available.
Come and join our team as Coordinator Communications, Advocacy ad Engagement. Reporting to the Manager Communications, Advocacy and Engagement, you will oversee and manage the daily workflow of the team, ensuring timely delivery of campaigns and materials.
About Baw Baw Shire Council
A Baw Baw Shire Council career goes beyond business as usual. You'll find exciting development pathways rich in opportunity. Our thriving and engaged culture-first workplace is built on the passion and talent of people who proudly deliver vital services and exciting projects to a community they care about.
Our organisation comprises of a multicultural workplace of around 400 full-time, part-time and casual employees, all benefiting from great flexibility, work/life sway, study support, health and wellbeing initiatives and ongoing learning and development programs.
At Baw Baw Shire Council, we invite our people to tackle projects that keep them inspired. We encourage the exploration of new ideas. We support the enhancement of building on current skills and developing new ones.
Located adjacent to Melbourne, Baw Baw Shire is one of Victoria's fastest growing municipalities with freeway and V/Line access into Melbourne's CBD and suburbs. This allows easy access to training, seminars and conferences in the city, without diminishing the direct impact that comes from working within a close-knit rural community.
To learn more visit www.bawbawshire.vic.gov.au
About the Role
As Coordinator Communications, Advocacy and Engagement you will:
- Provide leadership and supervision to the Communications and Community Engagement teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment.
- Oversee and manage the daily workflow of the team, ensuring timely delivery of campaigns and materials.
- Oversee and approve all external communication materials, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and alignment with the organisation’s messaging and branding guidelines.
- Assist in the development and implementation of communications, community engagement and advocacy strategies that support the organisation’s objectives and enhance stakeholder engagement.
- Manage projects from inception to completion, including campaign planning, execution, monitoring, and evaluation. This includes documents such as the Annual Report.
- Support the development and execution of crisis communication plans, providing timely and effective communication during emergencies or critical incidents.
- Foster positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.
- Research, identify and implement funding sources and opportunities that influence government policy and optimise financial investment into the Baw Baw Shire Council community.
- Proactively identify opportunity for engagement, as well as risks and provide advice, intelligence and analysis of the external political and stakeholder environment to strengthen advocacy strategies.
About the Successful Candidate
To be successful in this position, you will have:
- The ability to write for a variety of mediums and audiences, including media releases, speeches etc.
- Ability to research and proof editorial content for advertising copy and speeches.
- Knowledge of and understanding of media
- Knowledge and understanding of the economic, political and social issues relating to Local Government environment is preferred.
- Strong computer skills in MS Office.
- Experience using programs and software such as Open Cities and media monitoring systems. This is preferred but not essential.
- Photography skills preferred but not essential.
- Demonstrated skills in the development of communications strategies.
- Excellent communication, relationship building skills and sound decision making.
Why you'll love working at Baw Baw Shire
- We believe in fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued. We support diversity and encourage applications from persons of all backgrounds. Here are some reasons why you might love working with us:
- Hybrid work is the norm here at Baw Baw for roles that can support it.
Flexible work options, Baw Baw is committed to work-life balance.
- Learning and development opportunities through professional development programs.
- Access to rostered day off every four weeks (when working full time.)
- Career development opportunities.
- Study/development assistance.
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAP.)
- A thriving Social Club.
- Close to Public transport.
- Ample free parking nearby.
Further Information and How To Apply
To apply, please review the position description and complete your application below including a current copy of your resume and a covering letter.
Applications close 5.00pm Sunday 14 June 2026 and must be submitted through the application form below.
Baw Baw Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and works in the interest of the safety of children and young people. Our recruitment processes reflect this commitment.
