Communications Coordinator

$8+,30+ to $102,705 per annum
Full Time Permanent – 35 hours a week
Hybrid working environment
Participation in Council’s +-day fortnight scheme


The City of Canada Bay is a thriving, colourful community, surrounded by the beautiful bays of Sydney Harbour. The area is also known for its parklands, cycle paths and walkways. City of Canada Bay Council’s values underpin how we operate: We act with integrity; We empower our people; We are respectful; We work together; We innovate.



About the role

Are you passionate about delivering quality and meaningful communications to the community? Want to be surrounded by a fun and forward-thinking communications team? An exciting opportunity has opened up at the City of Canada Bay for a Communications Coordinator to provide strategic media liaison and develop successful communication plans. In this role you will provide a range of high-quality written, social, video and other communications to support projects, operations and Council strategies.



About You

As the Communications Coordinator you will play a key role in developing and delivering strategic communication plans for Council initiatives. In this role you will:

Write media releases and create other communication materials including newsletter content, social media posts, and printed collateral. This also involves pitching to media and coordinating media opportunities
Plan and deliver a range of internal communications to support organisational objectives and employee engagement; and
Plan and implement high quality communication activities and plans for Council projects that enhance Council’s corporate brand


Key Requirements

Degree qualifications (or similar) in communications, journalism, or marketing
Minimum of two to three years’ experience in a similar role, including experience in planning and implementing strategic communications plans and dealing with media
Strong writing and copy-editing skills and experience using a range of social media platforms
Experience partnering with internal stakeholders and managing multiple projects and priorities while meeting deadlines
An understanding of online communication and website management, as well as a working knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro and InDesign are highly desirable
A current Driver’s Licence is required.


What’s on offer

The City of Canada Bay also offers excellent employee benefits which include:

Rostered Days Off (participation in a +-day fortnight scheme)
A range of flexible work arrangements including hybrid work from home arrangements
A supportive, energetic, and passionate team
Significant leave benefits (+-day fortnight, 15 days sick/personal leave, 2 days health and wellbeing leave per year, access to Long Service leave after 5 years)
Continuous training, support, and leadership development
Health and Wellbeing programs (Yoga classes, Fitness Passport, Flu vaccinations, Skin Cancer Checks)
And much, much more


Want to know more?

Further information regarding the requirements of this role can be found in the attached Position Description here, alternatively for a confidential discussion please contact Angus MacDonald on 02 ++11 6565.



Additionally, click to view our Careers video: https://youtu.be/_TmiAQxswQg



How to apply

Candidates MUST apply online by clicking 'begin' below. Applications close 11:30pm, 30 August 2024 and will not be accepted through any other medium.



The City of Canada Bay Council is a Child Safe Organisation that recognises and advocates for the rights of Children and Young People and are committed to a Safe Workplace.

The City of Canada Bay Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to maintaining, growing and supporting a diverse, respectful, collaborative & inclusive workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from diverse community groups and ages including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQA+, people with disabilities, women, and other diversity groups.

The successful applicant for this role will be required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-1+ or provide evidence of an approved medical contraindication form. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure they are able to meet all requirements in line with Councils COVID Safe Workplace Policy & Procedure (once adopted), WHS requirements and prevailing NSW Public Health Orders.

“Formal offers of employment are subject to standard Council pre-employment checks including medical and other background checks”