Senior Communications

Senior Communications and Engagement Officer (Infrastructure Projects)

• Picton location
• Permanent Full-Time position
• Salary from $85,818 – $99,565 + 10.5% Superannuation
• Flexible Working Arrangements

About Council

Wollondilly Shire Council covers a Local Government Area of approximately 2,560km2 of pristine bushland, crystal clear waterways and unique towns and villages that are home to close-knit communities. We are experiencing a time of significant growth and require suitably qualified and experienced professionals to go on this exciting journey with us.

In addition to the positive and supportive work culture, there are a number of benefits and opportunities available to our employees including:

• Health and Wellbeing programs
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Employee Reward and Recognition Programs
• Educational Assistance Program
• Staff Social activities

About the Role

This is an exciting time for Wollondilly with a growing population and major projects in progress right across the Shire. We are looking for a passionate and creative individual to join Council’s Public Relations and Engagement Team to help us tell our story. The successful applicant will be someone who can build strong working relationships with a range of stakeholders, write clear, meaningful copy, and use their creative flair in the digital space. You will be responsible for providing up to date, informative communications to both internal and external audiences and inviting opportunities for the community to participate in Council’s decision-making processes. You will be supporting Council’s Infrastructure Projects and Infrastructure Operations teams to effectively promote and celebrate their many milestones and achievements.

The successful applicant will need to demonstrate their competency for the position by meeting the following essential criteria:

• Degree qualifications in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Social Sciences, or equivalent and/or extensive relevant work experience.
• Demonstrated experience in community engagement facilitation, management, monitoring and evaluation.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing communications and engagement strategies and delivering innovative solutions to complex and wide-ranging issues and/or opportunities.
• Current Class C Drivers Licence.