Internal Communications Officer

Internal Communications Officer

The City of Parramatta is going through unprecedented change and transformation as it becomes Sydney’s Central City. The intensity of growth and investment in the City of Parramatta means that Council, its partners, and community have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to shape the City’s future and ensure it is culturally, socially, environmentally, and economically sustainable.

As one of Australia’s fastest-growing cities, Parramatta is a home for transformational leadership, innovation and new ways of thinking.

City of Parramatta Council is currently looking for an Internal Communications Officer to deliver high quality internal communications campaigns for the organisation. Reporting to the Internal Communications Advisor in the Corporate Affairs team, the role will develop key messages, deliver campaigns, manage intranet content and support the implementation of the Internal Communications Strategy to ensure staff remain informed and engaged.

About the Role

This position is responsible for contributing to the development of City of Parramatta Council’s internal communications program and activities.

On a daily basis you will:

• Manage the creation and implementation of internal communications plans to improve the effectiveness of communications with internal stakeholders.
• Create and coordinate the dissemination of key internal messages to ensure their links with Council’s strategic and corporate direction.
• Draft high quality written materials
• Provide support to the Internal Communications Advisor
• Support content and messaging via the intranet as a key internal communications channel

About the Person

The successful candidate should have previous experience in internal communications for large organisations. It would be preferred, but not essential, for applicants to have previous government experience. The candidate should also have:

• 5+ years’ experience in developing and implementing effective internal communications strategies and activities, including experience with digital channels in a complex and fast-paced environment.
• Degree qualification in communications, journalism, marketing or public relations (or another relevant discipline), or another appropriate qualification combined with relevant communications experience.
• Outstanding ability to communicate, negotiate, build relationships and influence others with an engaging approach and technique.
• Superior writing and proof-reading skills, including the ability to write across multiple channels, with extensive experience in preparing communications content, articles, and presentations.
• Experience in using and managing a variety of digital systems including intranets.

What’s on Offer

We are offering an attractive salary from $92,062.27 p.a. plus Superannuation. City of Parramatta also offer excellent employee benefits which can be accessed by the successful candidate.

Want to Know More?

Further information regarding the requirements of this role can be found in the attached Position Description. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion please contact Internal Communications Advisor Megan Braganza on (02) 9806 5476.

How to Apply

Candidates MUST apply online at https://www.cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au/about-parramatta/careers and answer the position selection criteria. Applications close 9pm, Wednesday 03 November 2021 and will not be accepted through any other medium.

Successful applicants are subject to COVID-19 Vaccination requirements as per public health orders and evidence of vaccination may be required (council will consider reasonable adjustments required as a result of approved vaccination exemptions where possible).

The City of Parramatta supports a Drug and Alcohol-free working environment and employees may be subject to random testing as a result.

City of Parramatta Council embraces diversity and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from Multicultural backgrounds and people with disability. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace.

Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights in Australia to apply for this position.

Previous applicants do not need to reapply.