Business Communications and Engagement Officer

2 days ago

Torquay, Australia Surf Coast Shire Council Full time

Job TypePart Time

**Permanent Part Time - 32 hours per week**
**$76,281 - $86,253 Pro rata (plus 10.5% super and annual pay increases)**

**Who we are**
At Surf Coast Shire Council we care about our people and our community, we exist to support both to thrive. We are a region full of spectacular coastline, scenic rainforests, rural hinterland and magnificent beaches, not to mention the Great Ocean Road. It is one of the tourist draw cards of Australia and among the fastest growing regional municipalities in Victoria.

Our employees enjoy a supportive and connected culture, offering flexible work-life balance through flexible working options, career development and opportunities, award winning staff wellbeing program, free staff on-site parking and a relaxed coastal lifestyle, what more can you want.

**Your New Career**
Joining the Economic Development, Arts, Tourism & Events Team you would work in a dynamic area helping our business and creative community to connect and thrive. Our focus is to promote a prosperous economy that successfully combines lifestyle, environment, business and a strong sense of place.

**About you**
We are looking for a Business Communications and Engagement Officer who is curious, emotionally intelligent and keen to use their social media and communications skills to support local small businesses and grow our reputation as a creative and entrepreneurial region.

**Mandatory Requirements (Skills & Experience)**
- Diploma-level qualifications in Tourism / Marketing / Communications / Community Engagement with relevant experience and work skills
- Demonstrated experience in social media planning and management and content creation
- Experience desktop publishing and Graphic design (Canva), Social media advertising (Facebook Meta)

The successful applicant will also need to meet the below criteria:

- Current Victorian driver’s licence.
- A current WWCC.

**Working for us**
Our employees play a vital role in creating an innovative, safe, respectful and supportive workplace, living our values and delivering exceptional services to our thriving community and it’s why our Council is committed to providing a workplace culture of equity, inclusion and diversity that eliminates all forms of discrimination, harassment and bullying. We value the uniqueness of individuals and provide an environment in which all employees are able to contribute to our success.

**What you’ll love**
- A highly desirable location to live and work
- Our economic story and the passion and innovation of our local business community
- Flexible working arrangements and flexi time options
- Career development & learning opportunities, we help our people grow
- Purchase of additional annual leave
- Free onsite parking
- Leave loading
- Employee Assistance Program and award winning staff wellbeing program

**How to Apply**

Apply

**_ Surf Coast Shire Council is an equal opportunity and child safe employer and completes police checks for all employees._

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