Senior Digital Content Advisor

Senior Digital Content Advisor – Glen Eira City Council

Full time permanent position with flexible work options

Salary: $106K - $119K per annum (dependent on experience) + superannuation

About the team

Join a passionate and high-performing Public Affairs team that's about building trust, telling powerful stories, and connecting our community with their Council. We're strategic, collaborative and always looking for new ways to make an impact — from Glen Eira News to digital campaigns and advocacy that reflect community needs. We experiment, innovate and deliver work that's clear, purposeful and inclusive.

About the role

As our Senior Digital Content Advisor, you'll lead how Glen Eira communicates online — shaping a digital presence that's engaging, inclusive and community-focused. You'll oversee content across internal and external websites, social media and other platforms, ensuring it reflects our values and builds trust with our audience. Working closely with the Coordinator Communications, you'll develop proactive content strategies, guide a team of Digital Content Creators, and use data-driven insights to continuously improve our digital engagement. This is a leadership role that blends creativity, strategy and innovation — ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about meaningful digital storytelling.

Other responsibilities include:

• Leading the creation of compelling, inclusive digital content
• Championing innovation and emerging trends in digital communication
• Supporting and mentoring Digital Content Creators
• Collaborating on proactive, audience-aware content programs
• Using analytics to inform strategy and improve engagement

About you

You're a strategic thinker, a confident communicator, and a natural leader who thrives in fast-paced, creative environments. You bring a deep understanding of digital content and storytelling, with the ability to translate complex ideas into clear, engaging messages that resonate with diverse audiences. You're curious, collaborative and community-minded — someone who's always looking for ways to improve, innovate and make a meaningful impact. You know how to guide and inspire others, and you're ready to hit the ground running in a high-performing team that values trust, inclusion and excellence. Your strengths lie in connecting data, creativity and community needs — helping Glen Eira build a digital presence that's bold, accessible and aligned with our values.

Pre-employment checks

Progressed candidates must undergo pre-employment screening as a standard procedure which will include:

• Employee Working with Children Check
• New National Police Record Check
• Evidence of right to work in Australia

Pre-employment checks are not used to prevent any applicant from applying. Each application will be considered on its merits.

Position details

• Position Description: To view a copy please visit the Council Careers page: https://careers.gleneira.vic.gov.au/jobs/search
• Apply NOW: All applications must be submitted online by clicking the 'Apply' button. As part of your application, you will need to:
  • Attach your resume
  • Attach a cover letter (no more than one page)

For further information or a confidential discussion please contact Sarah Finlay, Coordinator Communications on 9524 3333 or email sfinlay@gleneira.vic.gov.au

What's on offer

We have a great culture that is valued by all our staff. Teamwork, collaboration and innovation are a key focus at Glen Eira City Council. We offer:

• Hybrid work environment – average of 3 days in the office
• Flexible work options
• A supportive and collaborative team environment where your ideas are welcomed
• Access to paid training and participation in Council's Learning and Development programs
• Reward and recognition programs
• Comprehensive leave entitlements

Working at Glen Eira City Council

The City of Glen Eira is a dynamic municipality located within the southeast metropolitan region of Melbourne. We serve over 155,000 residents from more than 160 cultural backgrounds and over 16,000 businesses. We are an equal opportunity employer and a child-safe organisation, committed to diversity, inclusion and community impact.

Glen Eira City Council prides itself on being an equal opportunity employer and a child safe organisation. As a Council, we are committed to:

• Providing a diverse and inclusive workplace that values safety and wellbeing for children, young people, and all employees
• Receiving applications from people of all diverse abilities, languages, cultures and backgrounds
• Reconciliation and supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander aspirations

If you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and require advice and support with the recruitment process, contact our Aboriginal Community Officer on Aboriginal@gleneira.vic.gov.au

Accessibility and inclusion We value the knowledge, skills and talents that all people can share with our workforce and community.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Design
• Industries
• Marketing Services

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