At a Glance
- Tasks: Craft engaging communication strategies to enhance the Council's reputation and connect with the community.
- Company: Join Central Coast Council, a dynamic organisation focused on community engagement.
- Benefits: Earn up to $96.6k, enjoy flexible work options, and access professional development.
- Other info: Enjoy a 9-day fortnight and opportunities for career progression.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in your community while developing your communication skills.
- Qualifications: Degree in Communications or relevant experience in media and public relations.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 105000 $ per year.
The Communication Officer plays a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing Central Coast Council's reputation through high-quality communication and public relations efforts. You will be responsible for delivering communication strategies that engage both internal and external audiences, ensuring Council's messages are clear, effective and aligned with the organisation's strategic direction.
Reporting to the Team Leader Strategic Communications, you'll plan, prepare, construct and report on a wide range of Council services and activities across a wide range of channels, ensuring campaigns maximise their effectiveness and meet their objectives. You'll provide quality customer service and create value for the community.
Applicant Profile
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- a degree qualification in Communications, Media, Marketing or related field OR demonstrated solid contemporary experience in a similar role, combined with ongoing professional development
- experience in media relations, public relations communications, marketing corporate communications and/or working with the media
- demonstrated experience in developing and producing a broad range of communication projects with defined objectives and deadlines.
The commencing salary for this position is up to $96.6k per year. Central Coast Council also provides progression opportunities for employees to progress up to the maximum salary of $112k on completion of assessment of skills and/or performance plus 12% superannuation.
We have a temporary full-time role available until February 2028. This role will be able to access a 9-day fortnight. We offer hybrid and flexible working conditions for this role - 2 days from home and 3 days onsite. This role is located at the Wyong Administration Building.
The contact person for this role is Desley Stewart, Team Leader Strategic Communications.
This position will close for applications at midnight on Sunday, 15 November 2026.
Communication Officer employer: Central Coast Council NSW
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