Digital and Social Media Adviser

**Work type**
- Permanent Full Time

**Location**
- Dandenong

**Department**
- Corporate Development

**Digital and Social Media Adviser**

**$97,411**:

- $106,180 per annum (plus super)**

**Permanent Full Time**

**About Us**

Located 35km to the southeast of Melbourne, Greater Dandenong City Council covers 129 square kilometres and has a population of over 169,000 people. The central activities district is Melbourne's second largest retail and commercial centre and includes large shopping complexes at Dandenong and Keysborough as well as the highly popular Dandenong Market.

Greater Dandenong City Council is the most culturally diverse locality in Australia, with residents from over 150 different birthplaces, nearly two-thirds of whom were born overseas. Key industries include manufacturing, health care and social assistance, retail trade, wholesale trade and transport.

We are a progressive organisation of exceptional character that offers a dynamic and rewarding work environment to approximately 900 employees. We recognise that our staff are vital to the delivery of excellent service to our community and the achievement of our long-term vision. We invest in the development of our people, and we strive to be a workplace that is respectful, engaged, accountable, creative and honest.

Are you ready to be a part of an exciting and transformative journey in the heart of one of Australia's most culturally diverse and thriving communities? Greater Dandenong City Council is an innovative and forward-thinking organisation, home to Melbourne's second-largest urban centre and a pivotal hub for manufacturing, retail and commerce in the State, Greater Dandenong boasts exceptional character and a vibrant, multicultural population that contributes to a rich cultural tapestry.

**About the Role**

This role has stewardship and leadership of our social media channels. You’ll have direct accountability for Council’s corporate channels, and you’ll convene a group of champions across Council who look after satellite social media channels for some of our specific services such as Libraries. We have the usual FB, Insta and Linked In, but an appetite to explore new opportunities in time. There’s an opportunity to make you mark and set our roadmap for better reach and engagement into our vibrant community, including our young people.

You’ll have colleagues who help with content creation, but we’re looking for someone who will pitch in and also work across EDMs and potentially SMS and other digital opportunities.

**About You**

You’ll be an experienced digital comms professional with exceptional writing for web and socials, good judgment and excellent time management skills. You’ll be friendly and build your network across Council quickly. You’ll have a passion for data and look for the insights about what it’s telling us, and make recommendations about what we should do next.

We provide genuine workplace flexibility to achieve work/life balance. We’ll provide you with professional development, networking opportunities and the chance to make a difference.

**Applicants seeking Part Time (at least 3 days/week) are most welcome to apply.**

**Benefits of working with us**

Council believes in providing an environment where staff thrive, both in the work they do and in how they learn and develop as people and professionals.

Our workplace has an inclusive and diverse culture which encourages innovation and supports your work and life balance. There are plenty of opportunities to learn, develop and grow your career within our expanding and diverse organisation.

Our benefits include
- Competitive salary
- Salary sacrifice childcare (where available)
- Flexible working options supported including hybrid work
- Access to learning & development programs including study assistance
- Reward & recognition programs
- Health initiatives
- Access to our support and wellbeing programs
- A vibrant social club

For more information about our benefits, please visit our careers page: Working with Us
- Council is commitment to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment and promoting cultural safety and wellbeing for children_ with zero tolerance for child abuse and harm._

**To apply**

Applicants must adequately meet the requirements of the role and fully address the selection criteria contained in the position description. To view a copy of this position description, please click on the link below.

Digital and Social Media Advisor Position Description
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You may be required to undertake practical testing, work preference profiling / psychometric testing, functional capacity assessment (physical) or aptitude testing.

**Applications close**: 5pm, Tuesday 28th January 2025

**Further information**:Alecia Pinner, 8571 5581