Communications Lead

Communications Lead

• Salary Range Band 7 $104,946 - $117,440 plus 11% Super
• Full time Permanent position
• Located at St Kilda Town Hall with flexible working arrangements available

About the Organisation 

The City of Port Phillip is an inner-city council with around 1000 employees who deliver more than 100 programs and services to our residents, businesses and visitors. These range from childcare and immunisations, to libraries, management of parks and open space, rubbish collection, road maintenance and more. City of Port Phillip has zero tolerance for child abuse and is a committed Child Safe organisation.

About the Role

This role is a key member of a dynamic, creative and high performing team that is responsible for communicating the vast array of projects, initiatives and services offered by Council. The successful candidate will be an excellent written communicator, somebody who enjoys working on a diversity of projects, somebody who can navigate a political operating environment and most importantly, a team player who will enjoy working amongst colleagues to achieve great results.  

Duties

• Develop and implement communications plans for key projects
• Write and edit content for a diverse range of audiences and platforms
• Collaborate with internal partners to interpret project and copywriting briefs
• Translate creative ideas into clear, compelling, captivating content
• Supervise contract communications staff 

Skills and Experience 

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent substantial relevant experience 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrable experience working across a range of communications channels 
• Experience in the delivery of high-profile or high-risk communications campaigns 
• Ability to work flexibly, effectively, collaboratively and cooperatively 

Culture 

People enjoy working at the City of Port Phillip because we are a welcoming, healthy and inclusive workplace.  We offer a vibrant and diverse work environment where our employees can develop both professionally and personally whilst planning and delivering a range of important services and programs to the community. 

Benefits

• We offer a workplace which accommodates your working style and needs. 
• Be supported and empowered by a leadership team that is community focused, with a strong desire for change and a culture that encourages teamwork and innovation.
• Training and development opportunities, study assistance, flexible working conditions, paid parental leave, an active social club, a health and wellbeing program, and a well- regarded Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Security Requirements and Professional Obligations      

Pre-employment screening will apply to all appointments.  

Prior to a formal letter of offer, preferred applicants will be asked to provide:

• Evidence of mandatory qualifications/registrations/licences,
• Sufficient proof of their right to work in Australia, and                                                       
• Sufficient proof of their identity. 
• Evidence of COVID-19 Vaccination or valid medical exemption in line with City of Port Phillip Vaccination Policy 
• Complete a National Police Check completed via City of Port Phillip’s Provider.
• •vidence of a Working with Children Check (employee type with City of Port Phillip registered as the organisation).  

How to Apply

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All applicants must provide a Resume and  Cover Letter in response to the key selection criteria located on the last page of the position description. The Cover Letter should be no longer than 2 pages and include each heading in the Key Selection Criteria.

Note: Only applications submitted via the online Recruitment Portal will be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be provided feedback.

Further information can be obtained by contacting Jennifer Elmer, Head of Communications and Brand, via phone 0466 547 661 or email Jennifer.Elmer@portphillip.vic.gov.au 

Applications close 11.59pm Tuesday 16 April 2024

The City of Port Phillip is an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive and accessible environment where diversity is valued. We actively welcome and encourage candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, First Nation and Torres Strait Islander candidates, members of the LGBTQIA+ community and candidates with a disability.

If you have accessibility requirements or require an adjustment to participate in our recruitment and selection process, please contact Shane Turner (Recruitment Advisor) on phone 0421 757 521 or email: recruitment@portphillip.vic.gov.au

PD Communications Lead March 2024.pdf