Communications Officer

Communications Officer role at City of Tea Tree Gully. Reporting to the Lead – Marketing and Communications, the Communications Officer is responsible for supporting the delivery of Council's external and internal communications, ensuring consistent, engaging and on-brand written content across a variety of platforms. This position works closely with subject matter experts to craft clear, purposeful messaging and delivering compelling storytelling that supports comprehension and engagement in the work and operations of Council.

The Communications Officer plays a key role in strengthening Council's voice and delivering our strategic objectives through written content, publications, social media, internal communications and promotional materials for a variety of stakeholders and mediums.

• Delivers communications plans for a wide range of council programs, events, projects and services, engaging closely with subject matter experts to convey accurate and engaging messaging
• Develops and publishes social media content with a focus on storytelling
• Delivers regular internal communications materials for staff and stakeholders
• Leads the creation and publication of written media, including news articles and Council stories
• Delivers multi-channel content creation, aligned to council's strategic and business plans
• Develops and supports delivery of Council print and digital publications
• Builds email marketing and sms marketing content
• Represents Council at events and activations from a promotional perspective
• Delivers communications content and collateral using branded templates
• Develops and publishes digital signage

• Appropriate certification in Marketing, Communications, Journalism or a related field, or demonstrated relevant practical experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for a range of audiences
• Sound skills in developing, proofreading and publishing content for print, digital and social media channels
• Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud and Canva
• Experience with communications planning and delivery, including working with subject matter experts and a range of stakeholders
• Sound skills in marketing and communications systems and platforms
• Can build strong relationships and engage with a range of stakeholders
• A willingness to learn new systems, skills and programs
• Innovative thinking and a practical approach to problem solving and negotiation
• Be willing to undergo a pre-employment medical and police check
• Strong IT skills that enable the use of corporate systems in the day-to-day work activities
• South Australian Class C Driver's Licence
• Experience with Salesforce Marketing Cloud would be highly regarded

A career at the City of Tea Tree Gully is an opportunity to forge long-lasting community connections while cultivating a fulfilling work life. Joining us is a chance to be part of a dynamic team, who value customer care, trust, teamwork and growth. We are dedicated to creating a workplace that fosters inclusivity and collaboration. We embrace individual differences and recognise the valuable contributions that diverse perspectives and experiences bring to our community. We are committed to maintaining White Ribbon Accreditation. We prioritise the well-being of our staff and strive to create an environment that promotes ongoing career growth while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

We provide comprehensive support to our employees. Visit our Careers page for more information:

Apply today We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identity, as well as people of culturally diverse backgrounds and diverse abilities, to apply.

Salary range is between $83,751 to $89,871 plus the superannuation guarantee and will be negotiated commensurate with skills, experience and qualifications.

Applications close 5:00pm Wednesday 3 September. For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact Amanda Ashford on

Applications to be submitted via the City of Tea Tree Gully Careers site:

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
• Industries: Government Administration

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally diverse backgrounds and diverse abilities.