Communications and Content Business Partner

Salary: $111, $123,743.00

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Malvern Town Hall, Cnr High Street and Glenferrie Road, Malvern + Working from home

Job Category: Communications

City of Stonnington is a child safe and equal opportunity employer committed to an equitable, diverse and socially inclusive work environment and a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. We actively encourage applicants from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, people living with disability, LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to explore the opportunity of a career at the City of Stonnington.

Here at the City of Stonnington we aspire to be a leading local government authority and to do this we need the very best people who share our belief in community and who want to make a difference. We value everyone\'s contributions, lived experience and expertise. We provide an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to thrive and be authentic. There is a variety of benefits available for our people have a look at "Why Stonnington".

If you have any support or access requirements, or would like to speak to someone about employment or an alternative processes, please contact Council's Talent Acquisition team on

Please view the below documents for this position:

• Success Profile
• Inherent Requirements

Job Description

At Stonnington, we're committed to building a city where people feel connected, informed, and proud to belong. As part of our continued growth, we have a vacant Communication & Content Business Partner role to join our Operations Communication team and help shape how we share stories, celebrate achievements, and engage with residents, businesses, and local organisations.

In this role, you'll combine creativity, strategy, and collaboration to deliver communications that are clear, compelling, and reflective of our diverse community. You'll have the opportunity to influence Council-wide messaging, develop innovative digital content, and ensure every story strengthens our connection with the people of Stonnington.

What you\'ll do:

• Develop and implement communication strategies and plans that support Council projects and align with strategic objectives.
• Lead the creation of high-quality written and visual content across multiple platforms, including news articles, media releases, social media, and digital campaigns.
• Ensure content is consistent with Council branding, accessible, and tailored to resonate with diverse audiences.
• Collaborate across departments to gather insights, maintain messaging consistency, and strengthen Council-wide communications.
• Engage with the community through events, forums, and feedback mechanisms, ensuring resident voices inform communications.
• Monitor analytics and community feedback to evaluate the impact of communications and refine strategies for continuous improvement.
• Enhance our digital presence by optimising content for websites, social media, and other platforms while staying up to date with emerging trends and tools.

This full-time, permanent role offers a competitive salary of $111,411 - $123,743 plus 12% super, along with a monthly accrued day off for a healthy work-life balance.

Desired Skills And Experience

What we're looking for:

• Proven experience in strategic communication, content creation, and storytelling across multiple platforms.
• Excellent copywriting and editing skills, with the ability to adapt messaging for diverse audiences.
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills, with experience working across teams and engaging the community.
• A results-focused approach, using analytics and feedback to inform content and communication strategies.

This newly created role is a fantastic opportunity to play a pivotal part in shaping Stonnington's communications, building trust with our community, and elevating the Council's digital and offline presence.

Enquiries

For any questions regarding the role, please contact Nicole Johnson, Manager Communications and Customer Operations, on

Please note, calls will only be received between 2:00 pm and 5:00 pm on Friday, 5 September.

For enquiries relating to the system and the application process, please contact a member of the Talent Acquisition team on

If you have any questions about the role, we'll be available to answer them between 2:00 pm and 5:00 pm on Friday, 5 September.

Submitting your application

Please use your cover letter to demonstrate to us that you have what is needed to succeed in the Position Description and tell us more about you and why you want to want this role.