Communications Officer |0|5|0|8 FTE considered|

ABOUT US

Moira Shire Council is an innovative and progressive local government organisation committed to serving the needs of communities across a large regional shire located on the Murray River almost 3 hours north of Melbourne. Extending from the iconic Barmah Forest along the Murray River our region includes four major towns - Cobram, Numurkah, Nathalia and Yarrawonga, one of Victoria’s most popular holiday destinations.

We are a team of diverse individuals who enjoy many lifestyle benefits of working for Moira Shire Council, and we HAVE FUN with our roles. Just look at the podcast our team was responsible or developing and rolling out!

Some of the many benefits of working with us include:

A family-friendly workplace that lives by our values of Respect, Integrity, Accountability, Honesty, and Teamwork
16 weeks paid parental leave for the primary caregiver and 6 weeks for the non-primary caregiver.
Access to annual flu shots.
Annual skin checks.
Onsite physiotherapist and wellbeing professional.
Opportunity to salary package.
Opportunity for flexible work arrangements.
Out of hours Social Club.
Corporate gym membership prices,
Lunchtime run club.
Soup days to raise money for charity!
Can and soft-plastic collection.
Two days paid volunteer leave.
The ability to make a tangible difference to your community.
Ongoing career development opportunities with our very own Workplace Trainer and Careers Adviser.
So much more...
Moira Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering flexible work arrangements for employees in a family-friendly work place.

Moira promotes a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value the contributions of all people and encourages people with a disability, Aboriginal Australians, young people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.


This role is enjoyable. The team are great, the organisation has a wonderful culture, and the work is diverse and interesting.

The Communications Officer will:

Communications Planning

Build working relationships with all levels of the business to identify, plan for and deliver communication, engagement and advocacy opportunities
Support Council’s communications and media program and media relations
Continuously seek feedback to improve speed, quality and efficiency and service to the business and key stakeholders.
Support internal communications schedule
Support to ensure the consistent implementation of our brand.