Advocacy Officer

Temporary Full Time, up to 12 months, based in Drouin
- Remuneration package of $72,484.88 - $86,610.28 plus superannuation
- Join a fun team to develop communication plans and create collateral and content

**About Baw Baw Shire Council**

A Baw Baw Shire Council career goes beyond business as usual. You'll find exciting development pathways rich in opportunity. Our thriving and engaged culture-first workplace is built on the passion and talent of people who proudly deliver vital services and exciting projects to a community they care about.

Our organisation comprises of a multicultural workplace of around 400 full-time, part-time and casual employees, all benefiting from great flexibility, work/life sway, study support, health and well being initiatives and ongoing learning and development programs.

At Baw Baw Shire Council, we invite our people to tackle projects that keep them inspired. We encourage the exploration of new ideas. We support the enhancement of building on current skills and developing new ones.

Located adjacent to Melbourne, Baw Baw Shire is one of Victoria's fastest growing municipalities with freeway and V/Line access into Melbourne's CBD and suburbs. This allows easy access to training, seminars and conferences in the city, without diminishing the direct impact that comes from working within a close-knit rural community.

**About the Role**

The Advocacy Officer will develop communication plans and create collateral and content for a range of communication channels in relation to promoting Baw Baw’s advocacy priorities. This role will also provide support for advocacy activities, including research, messaging and stakeholder engagement.

You will join a supportive team who are passionate about delivering positive outcomes for the community. You will be responsible for delivering and developing communication strategies to progress Council’s advocacy priorities.

We are looking for someone who can use their creativity to deliver clear and concise communications to foster relationships with both internal and external stakeholders to garner support for Council’s advocacy priorities.

You will have:

- Understanding of local, state and federal government legislation, structure and processes
- Ability to build strong working relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders
- Proven strong writing and verbal communication skills
- Relevant qualifications or experience in government relations, politics, communications or business administration

**Further Information and How To Apply**
- Baw Baw Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and works in the interest of the safety of children and young people. Our recruitment processes reflect this commitment._