Communications and Engagement Officer in Leongatha

About The Role

Full Time - Ongoing Band 6: $94,633.33 + 12% Superannuation. Flexible and Hybrid Working options available.

Responsibilities

• Help bring Council's work to life.
• Create content and coordinate activities to connect our community with the information and opportunities that matter to them.
• Work across the organisation on a mix of creative and practical work.
• Key responsibilities include:
• Creating content for Council's website, intranet and social media channels.
• Supporting the planning and delivery of community engagement activities and campaigns.
• Developing communications plans, marketing materials and promotional content.
• Providing communications advice and support to teams across the organisation.

About You

You are a creative and adaptable communications professional who enjoys building relationships, creating engaging content and helping people stay informed and connected. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, can manage competing priorities, and have the confidence to work with a wide range of stakeholders.

To Be Successful In This Role, You Will Have:

• A tertiary qualification in communications or a related field, or experience in a communications role.
• Demonstrated experience creating high-quality written content across a variety of channels and audiences.
• Experience in website and social media content in a professional environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build positive relationships across all levels of an organisation and with external stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• A current Victorian Drivers licence and Working with Children Check (or the ability to obtain one).

About Us

South Gippsland Shire Council offers a friendly and professional workplace with values-based leadership. We put our customer at the centre of all we do and strive to deliver exceptional projects and services to our community. Our region provides a perfect blend of coast and country.

Our values - Accountability, Customer Focus and Excellence - are present in everything we do and how we do it. We seek like-minded colleagues to join our team who are committed to these values and culture.

Why You'll Love Working With Us!

• Work-life balance with flexible working arrangements.
• Rostered Days Off offered for full-time roles.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
• Welcoming work environment.
• Variety of health and well-being programs and initiatives.
• Diverse range of exciting career paths in full-time, part-time or casual positions.
• Access to mentoring, coaching and secondments.
• Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Program.
• Opportunity to purchase additional leave.
• Annual Enterprise Agreement salary increments.
• Family Violence Support and Leave Provisions.

Closing Date

Applications close Midnight Wednesday 4th November 2026.

Contact Enquiries to: Nicole De Longville, Coordinator Communications and Engagement on 5662 9819.

All preferred candidates will be required to complete relevant background checks prior to employment confirmation. South Gippsland Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity employer and aims to provide all necessary support to ensure that all abilities and backgrounds are not disadvantaged in the recruitment process.

If you require an adjustment to the recruitment process, please feel free to identify yourself as a person with different needs in your application and indicate what type of reasonable adjustment you require.

All councillors, employees, students, agency staff, contractors and volunteers are required to act in accordance with equal opportunity, anti-discrimination, harassment, vilification and child safety legislation. South Gippsland Shire Council is committed to safeguarding children and young people.