External Communications Advisor

2 weeks ago

Manningham, Australia Manningham City Council Full time
  • Part time (0.6 FTE) fixed term position until Tuesday 6 May 2025
  • Salary range $93,237 to $101, % superannuation (pro rata)
  • Primarily based at Manningham's Civic Centre, Doncaster

Exciting opportunity to join our dynamic Engaged Communities Team. The role will be responsible for delivering our bi-monthly community magazine, Manningham Matters, which delivers news and information directly to letterboxes.

Manningham Council proudly delivers over 100 different services to our vibrant and diverse community. From parks and galleries to shopping hubs and leisure facilities, it is our focus to ensure that Manningham remains a liveable and harmonious place to reside, work and visit.

We provide challenging and rewarding employment opportunities to innovative, passionate, and driven people. We have a positive and friendly working environment, and we offer our employees a range of benefits, including flexible work options, opportunities for career development, and health and wellbeing initiatives.

We're constantly transforming our organisation to support the needs of our local community. We are looking for a creative story teller who wants to find and tell the stories that make Manningham who we are. You'll have the opportunity to take ownership of your work while developing and testing new ideas within a culture of learning to deliver excellent outcomes for Manningham.

About the Role

The role writes and produces Manningham Matters. They work closely with our in-house designer and in an editorial capacity with the writer of our monthly online newsletter.

Skills and Experience

  • Relevant tertiary qualification in Journalism, Communications, Marketing or Public Relations.
  • Demonstrated experience and ability in preparing effective written communications for a various stakeholders.
  • Track record in managing publications - delivering on deadline and achieving the desired outcomes.
  • Ability to liaise with and collaborate effectively with all levels of management, staff and stakeholders (internal and external) and solve specialist problems.

Click here to view a position description

How to Apply

Click APPLY to submit your up to date CV and cover letter addressing the key requirements of the role under the "Who are you?' section of the position description. For a confidential discussion please contact Alecia Pinner, Coordinator Brand and Communications on

For all other enquiries regarding the recruitment process, please email or visit

Applications close on Sunday 9 June 2024 at 5pm

Don't meet every requirement for this role? Studies have shown women and those of underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for roles unless they meet all the criteria. We recognise that different experiences make for great community outcomes. If your experience doesn't perfectly align with the selection criteria, but you're excited about this role and keen to work at Manningham Council, we encourage you to apply now.

Council recognises the benefits of a diverse workforce for its employees and customers.

To ensure equity of access to employment opportunities, Council encourages applications from underrepresented groups including people who are from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people from different ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientation and cultural backgrounds.

Manningham Council have a number of policies and practices to help support our staff, including a Working from Home policy, flexible work practices and an IT infrastructure to support various communication methods when working remotely.

If you require any additional support or adjustments regarding interview arrangements, please advise the contact listed above in advance.

Manningham Council is a child safe organisation and, as such, applicants may be required to hold a Working with Children Check.

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