Communications and Engagement Officer

**Entry Level**:

- **Part time (0.8) fixed term position for 24 months**:

- **Salary $81K plus 12% superannuation (pro rata)**:

- **Hybrid working arrangement is possible**

Join our Engaged Communities team and play a key role in delivering high-quality support across communications and administration. This fast-paced role blends financial tasks, content creation, digital assistance and responding to communications related enquiries.
- Be part of a creative, community-focused team delivering meaningful communications across Council initiatives.
- Play a key role in producing our fortnightly internal newsletter, Mfocus, keeping staff informed and engaged
- Enjoy a dynamic mix of admin, content creation, and supplier coordination in a fast-paced, supportive environment.

**As a Manningham Council graduate you can expect**:

- Experiences in real roles and projects, doing meaningful work.
- Learning and development support to build the foundational capabilities and skills for a successful career.
- Invaluable exposure to Local Government services.

Manningham Council proudly delivers over 100 different services to our vibrant and diverse community. From parks and galleries to shopping hubs and leisure centres, it is our focus to ensure that Manningham remains a liveable and harmonious place to reside, work and visit.

We provide challenging and rewarding employment opportunities to innovative, passionate, and driven people. We have a positive and friendly working environment, and we offer our employees a range of benefits, including flexible work options, opportunities for career development, and health and wellbeing initiatives.

We’re constantly transforming our organisation to best support the needs of our local community. And we are looking for a new game changer to join the team. A high performing individual who wants to shape positive and inclusive outcomes for our community. You’ll have the opportunity to take ownership of your work while developing and testing new ideas within a culture of learning to deliver excellent outcomes for Manningham.

**About the role**

This role provides administrative and communications support to the Engaged Communities team. Key duties include financial administration, basic graphic design tasks, content creation for internal and external channels and contributing to communication and engagement initiatives. It also involves maintaining digital content and documenting processes to improve efficiency.

**Skills and experience / About you**

You are seeking an entry-level pathway into the workforce, looking to create a foundation for a career in communications
- A recent graduate of a tertiary degree in Communications and/or another relevant field (within the last 2 years).
- Experienced using Microsoft Teams and Office 365.
- Customer focussed with the ability to build relationships with people internally and respond to communications related enquiries from community members.
- Flexible and able to respond to changing priorities and complete tasks within tight timeframes.
- Knowledgeable in office administration systems and processes.
- You are a problem solver with a sound understanding of communication practices and systems.

**How to Apply**

**to submit your up to date CV and cover letter addressing the key requirements of the role. For a confidential discussion please contact Zoe Keightley, Coordinator Communications, Engagement and Brand on 03 9840 9436.

**Applications close on Monday 13 October 2025**at 10:00am**
- Council recognises the benefits of a diverse workforce for its employees and customers. _
- Manningham Council have a number of policies and practices to help support our staff, including a Working from Home policy, flexible work practices and an IT infrastructure to support various communication methods when working remotely. _
- If you require any additional support or adjustments regarding interview arrangements, please advise the contact listed above in advance._