
Environment Communications Officer
4 days ago
Wollongong, New South Wales
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Environment Communications Officer
At Wollongong City Council, we continuously strive to create an Extraordinary Wollongong. We focus on the delivery of exceptional services, infrastructure and facilities for our community.
Wollongong is a great place to work, live and play Together, our responsibility is to create an inclusive community where everyone is welcome, valued and belongs. Our strength is the diversity of our people.
We lead with courage, openness and curiosity and believe our employees are the key to our success. Learn more about us here.
The Opportunity
Help shape the future of Lake Illawarra. Join us in making a difference by driving awareness and community engagement around one of our region's most treasured natural assets.
As the Environment Communications Officer, you'll lead storytelling and strategic messaging for the Lake Illawarra Coastal Management Program (CMP). Your work will highlight the importance of preserving the lake's natural values and preparing our communities for climate change.
You'll collaborate with teams across Council to deliver engaging campaigns and content that inspire action and build public connection to Lake Illawarra. From biodiversity and water quality to coastal hazards and restoration, your communications will empower the community to be part of the solution.
This is a part-time Fixed Term Contract position until August 2028, working14 hours per week, based in our office with flexibility scheduling available Monday to Friday. The position is grant funded, hourly rate from $51.98 to $59.99 (salary is based on skills, experience, and qualifications).
How You'll Make a Difference
- Develop and deliver targeted communications plans aligned with Council's environmental priorities.
- Create compelling content for web, social media, and print that brings the CMP to life.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to drive community participation.
- Support media relations and contribute to Council's broader communications efforts.
- Analyse engagement data and prepare reports to inform strategy and decision-making.
You're a natural communicator with a passion for the environment and a talent for turning complex ideas into compelling stories. You bring:
- Solid experience and/or a relevant degree in communications, engagement, or environmental storytelling.
- Exceptional writing and editing skills, with the ability to craft clear, engaging messages that resonate with diverse audiences.
- Digital content creation expertise, including photography and video production, to bring environmental initiatives to life.
- Strong interpersonal skills, enabling you to collaborate effectively across teams and build meaningful relationships.
- Strategic thinking and project management abilities, allowing you to juggle multiple priorities and deliver impactful campaigns.
- A current driver's licenceand a sound understanding of WHS principles to support safe and effective fieldwork and engagement.
- True work-life balance We know you work hard, and we make sure that effort is rewarded with real flexibility. Our hybrid work options, flex-time, and rostered days off mean you can maintain balance while delivering great outcomes.
- Great working conditions Enjoy a 35-hour work week or a 9-day fortnight with a regular rostered day off (RDO).
- Career growth and recognition We are committed to supporting your personal and professional development. Our initiatives include a reward and recognition program, corporate learning opportunities, study assistance, and leadership development programs to help you grow and succeed.
- Generous leave provisions Benefit from five weeks of annual leave per year (pro rata) and access long service leave after just five years.
- Health, safety, and wellbeing We prioritise a safe workplace for everyone, every day, everywhere. Our wellbeing programs support mental, physical and social wellbeing of our people to be at their best and include an Employee Assistance Program, skin and hearing checks, vaccinations, and discounted gym memberships.
- A vibrant social culture Join our Social Club for monthly activities, an annual trivia night, and fantastic Christmas events
For more information, click on 'Apply' to be redirected to Wollongong City Council's job vacancy page.
Applications close 11:59pm, Monday 1 September 2025.
We invite everyone to apply no matter your identity, you'll be welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people who are culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD), people with disability and veterans.
Wollongong Council adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the care and protection of all children and young people in the community.
Applicants are required to undergo a rigorous employment screening process which will include Reference, Identity and Medical History Checks, and may also include a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.
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