Full job description
Support the delivery of important Council services
Communicate to deliver real impact and purpose in our community
5-month contract, Band 7
Are you an experienced communications practitioner who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment? This is an exciting opportunity to share your communications expertise across a variety of Council services, while actively contributing to the Boroondara community.
A little bit about the role
As Communications Lead - Places and Spaces, you will bring a fresh perspective to our Strategic Communication team, allowing you the opportunity to influence, lead and innovate on key initiatives and services, collaborating with various teams across Council.
Working within our Strategic Communications team, you will play a lead role in planning and implementing communication strategies for the Environmental Sustainability & Open Space, Traffic & Transport, Capital Projects, Waste Facilities & Infrastructure, and Asset & Capital Planning teams who sit within the Places and Spaces directorate.
You will manage many projects at any given time. You will research information, write clearly and concisely, and edit and produce different kinds of content for mass and specific target audience groups across a broad range of communication channels.
You will also have expertise in delivering community consultation and engagement campaigns which support the development of new services and community infrastructure.
You will enjoy communicating with diverse groups and will influence stakeholders to achieve successful communication outcomes. You will have the opportunity to influence communication outcomes across all levels and provide direct leadership to a senior communication officer.
You are an expert in communications, more specifically you thrive in a multi-channel environment where change is constant in our day to day. You develop and foster positive stakeholder relationships with ease and apply a proactive approach while working with your business partners. Having a broad background in strategic communications and engagement will be key to your success in this role.
Want to know more?
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Position description
Our strategic blueprint
Boroondara Customer First Program
What sets us apart?
You will have a voice and we will listen - we value feedback and take action.
You will be supported, stretched and given opportunities to grow as a leader and encouraged to empower your teams to realise their potential.
Our Strategic Communications team is evolving and this is an exciting time to join us in re-shaping our function and playing a significant part in an exceptionally large scale transformation where the possibilities are endless.
How to apply
Please submit your application online by 11:5+pm Friday 30 August. All applications must be made via the online portal; no applications direct to the hiring manager or from recruitment agencies will be considered.
For a confidential discussion about this position please contact Renee Swanson, Strategic Communications Specialist (during business hours) ph 0400 6+5 077.
We understand that this portal may not meet the needs of people who rely on Assistive Technology or have other diverse requirements. If you have any difficulty using our recruitment system, please do not hesitate to contact People Culture and Development on (03) +278 4401 or
[email protected] to allow us to help in any way we can.
Who are we?
The City of Boroondara is a metropolitan council, representing more than 170,000 people in the inner-eastern suburbs of Melbourne. A leader in the local government sector, with a reputation for innovation and excellence, we believe in providing an environment where our staff thrive, both in the work they do and in how they learn and develop as people and professionals.
We like to challenge the norm and we are investing significantly in innovation and technology improvements in order to provide our customers with an even greater experience and engagement. We are putting our customers at the forefront of what we do with our organisation wide change initiative, the Customer Experience Improvement Strategy (CEIS).
You will be instrumental in driving this change across the organisation using best practice approaches to successfully support us from the now to our desired future state.
With so much going on it’s a great time to join Boroondara!
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