Digital Communications Advisor

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Work type: Full Time - Permanent
Location: Melbourne
Categories: Administration

Digital Communications Advisor (Website)

Permanent - Full Time Position

Band 6 - starting at $94,850.87 + super + RDO (RDO applicable for full time 38 hours per week only)

• Supportive and Friendly team environment where we value growth and development
• Hybrid/flexible working arrangements and an emphasis on work/life balance
• Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment

The Strategic Communications and Engagement team is looking for a newDigital Communications Advisor (Website) to manage the Council's corporate website.

The position is responsible for providing strategic leadership and practical solutions to ensure that the City of Yarra's digital presence; especially its website, is modern, accessible, and effectively meets the needs of its diverse community. A key focus of the role is to enhance user experience and content quality across Yarra's digital platforms, with a strong emphasis on website management. This includes overseeing ongoing improvements, managing updates and bug fixes in coordination with external developers, and ensuring best-practice content creation through training and support for internal CMS users.

In addition to website leadership, the role involves creating and managing digital content across various channels, using analytics tools such as Google Analytics and Tag Manager to monitor and report on performance. The position also plays a critical role in supporting climate resilience by embedding environmental considerations into digital strategies. Collaboration with internal teams, including Digital and Technology Services and Communications and Engagement, is essential to deliver integrated communication and marketing initiatives that reflect innovation and accessibility.

Yarra City Council is an excitingOrganisation to join. We pride ourselves on diversity and the development of our people.We aim to make a positive difference for our residents, visitors and the thousands of people who come to Yarra every day.

For further information see the position description or contactMark Ward, Manager Strategic Communications and Engagementon0437 125 938 or Mark.Ward@yarracity.vic.gov.au

Applications close on4 September 2025 at 11:55pm.

In your application, please include/attach your Resume and 1-page Cover Letter. In your Cover Letter, provide a brief overview addressing the Key Selection Criteria(KSC) as outlined in the Position Description. A separate document addressing KSC is not required.

*This position is subject to satisfacto ryPolice Check and Working with Children Checkpri or to commencement. Pre-employment checks are not used by Yarra City Council to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

Yarra City Council is committed to being achild safe organisation and supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people, young people, older people, women, and people who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex or queer. We draw pride and strength from our diversity, remain open to new approaches and actively foster an inclusive workplace that celebrates the contribution made by all our people.

Advertised: 21 Aug 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 04 Sep 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time

Oversight of Yarra's digital communications by ensuring content is accessible, user-focused, and aligned with best practices.

No expression of interest currently available

Oversight of Yarra's digital communications by ensuring content is accessible, user-focused, and aligned with best practices.