Communications Officer

Temporary (12 months), Full Time

Choose to make a difference

Are you a creative communicator with a passion for community engagement? As the Communications Officer (Mayor's Office), you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality communications that promote the Council's projects, activities, and programs through the Mayor's platform.

Working closely with the Communications and Strategy Lead (Mayor's Office), you'll prepare impactful briefing materials, craft engaging social media content, support strategic media engagement, and manage reputation-sensitive issues. You'll also provide on-the-ground support at events and public activities, helping to amplify the Mayor's voice and connect with the community.

This role offers variety, visibility, and the chance to make a real impact – and may require some flexibility to attend specific Council events as part of your support for the Mayor.

Read the position statement to learn more about this exciting opportunity.

You're a skilled communicator with a degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field, and hands-on experience in delivering diverse communication activities. Your writing and visual communication skills are sharp, and you're confident creating content across traditional and digital platforms.

You thrive in collaborative environments and know how to build strong relationships with stakeholders to deliver high-quality outcomes. You're organised, adaptable, and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously. Experience working in complex or political settings is a plus, and you're ready to bring your initiative and creativity to a role that's both strategic and community-focused.

This position provides:

• Competitive salary from $101,090 to 117,483 per year plus superannuation
• 35-hour working week on a nine-day fortnight
• Opportunities to work closely with civic leaders and contribute to high-profile initiatives
• A supportive and inclusive workplace culture
• …along with many other perks that come from choosing Lake Mac

We know it is our people that will shape the future of our city. That's why we're passionate about providing a workplace that empowers our staff to be creative, innovative, and bold. When you join the team at Lake Macquarie City Council, you're joining a group of people committed to making our city even better.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workforce. We believe that a diverse network of employees, which truly reflects the people it serves and represents, is best equipped to understand and meet the needs of our community. We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, refugees, and people with disabilities. We value the skills and attributes veterans can bring to our Council.

• If this job sounds like you, we would love to hear from you Get your application in by midnight, Thursday 21 August 2025.
• For enquiries related to the duties of the role or
• If you need assistance or adjustments when submitting your application, please contact Penny Howell, Coordinator Talent Attraction, at 0437 931 461 or phowell@lakemac.nsw.gov.au.
• Your experience throughout the application process matters to us. If you'd like feedback on your application or interview, don't hesitate to get in touch — we're here for you
• To complete your online application, you will be asked to upload a copy of your resume and respond to questions based on the criteria listed in the Position Statement.
• Please note that as part of Lake Macquarie City Council's recruitment process, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates may be subject to a medical assessment, which may include alcohol and drug testing.