$104,890 + 9.5% Superannuation

Permanent Full Time

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City of Melbourne recognises the value of the diversity and strength of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures to the heritage of all Australians and encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply. You will be supported in your application via our Aboriginal Employment Officer, Mariah Johnson.

Make the difference for Melbourne and its people… 

You will work collaboratively across the Corporate Affairs and Strategic Marketing Branch to plan and deliver communication strategy for the rest of the organisation in a way that builds upon and protects the City of Melbourne’s brand and reputation.

As a Corporate Communications Adviser you will work closely with branches across the organisation to provide strategic communications advice that is aligned to Council's four-year plan. The adviser advocates for the customer, providing insights and strategy to influence complex projects and lead the implementation of integrated communication strategies.

Further to this, your ability to think at a strategic organisational level and at the same time be hands on and deliver on the ground communications is essential.  Strong advocacy skills are required to provide leadership in the communications field across the organisation with both internal and external stakeholders.

We are looking for someone with a strong communications background, ideally in an issues rich environment, and experience in delivering high-profile and complex projects. You will understand that your time and priorities must be shared with all client groups and as such will have strong time management and stakeholder relationship skills. Your experience, appreciation of process, resilience and ability to maintain positive relationships is key.

You will bring… (Selection criteria)

• Relevant Tertiary Qualifications in an area of, communications, marketing, media and/or public relations; or an equivalent level of experience
• Sound experience in a similar role developing and delivering integrated communication strategies, preferably in a complex environment involving significant client and/or internal liaison
• Project planning and project management skills across the range of communications disciplines, including community and stakeholder relations, public relations, issues management, social media, content development and corporate reputation management
• Demonstrated ability to develop effective working relationships and partnerships, present positions and information, and represent an organisation among high-profile stakeholders and commercial organisations.

To view the physical requirements of this position, please see below under Position Information.  

How to apply…

As part of the online application form you are required to:

• attach your resume
• attach a separate cover letter, responding to the selection criteria (no more than two pages), as listed above under ‘You will bring…’

Please address your covering letter to Sarah Burns, Senior Communications Adviser.

The position description for this role will not be provided at this stage of application.

The advertised closing date and important information before applying for this position can be found on www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/careers

City of Melbourne’s People and Culture Operations Team welcome your general questions on (03) 9658 9140 between the hours of 8.30am and 1pm Monday to Friday.

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City of Melbourne recognises the value of the diversity and strength of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures to the heritage of all Australians and encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people to apply. 

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