Marketing and Communications Advisor

• $48.65 per hour to $52.64 per hour + 12% Superannuation
• Part Time Temporary to 30 August 2026
• Engage our diverse community

At Whitehorse City Council, community is at the heart of everything we do.  To stay ahead of and best respond to the evolving changes and needs of the community, the organisation is undertaking an exciting journey that will transform ways of working and will empower employees to be innovative and constantly striving towards providing excellent customer experience at all times. The five pillars of our transformation focus on:

• Excellent Customer Experience and Service Delivery
• Great Organisational Culture
• Innovation and Continuous Improvement
• Good Governance and Integrity
• Long Term Financial Sustainability

Our Marketing and Communications team, within the Communications, Advocacy and Investment department, delivers strategic marketing and communications that support Council's services, projects and community engagement. We partner with departments across Whitehorse to deliver campaigns that inform, inspire and connect with our diverse community. 

The role:

Reporting to the Coordinator Marketing and Communications, you will plan, deliver and evaluate marketing campaigns that promote Council's services, projects and initiatives. You will develop tailored strategies for diverse audiences, create engaging content across digital, social and print channels, and provide strategic marketing advice to internal clients. This role also involves managing multiple projects, collaborating across departments, and ensuring all communications align with Council's brand and strategic goals. 

Key Highlights

• Deliver impactful marketing campaigns that engage our diverse community
• Provide strategic marketing advice across Council projects and services
• Champion and strengthen Council's brand through compelling digital, social and print content

About you:

You are a strategic and creative marketing professional who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and can manage multiple projects while delivering campaigns that make a measurable impact. 

• Relevant tertiary qualification and/or significant professional experience in journalism, communications, marketing, or related field
• Demonstrated experience in planning, developing and implementing marketing campaigns which increase uptake of services/revenue
• Excellent organisation and coordination skills
• Strong ability to build collaborative relationships with internal clients and enhance understanding of effective communications practices
• Commitment to continuous improvement and innovation

In return, we will offer:

The ability to make a difference - Working at Whitehorse City Council you contribute to making a real difference in the lives of the community and those that live, learn, work or visit Whitehorse.  Every day you really will see how the work you're involved in benefits the diverse community.

Great working conditions – a professional environment, friendly and supportive teams and a flexibility program that promotes employee work life balance.

An extensive Health and Wellbeing offering – Employee assistance program, private health insurance benefits, health checks (skin, hearing and vaccinations), discounted gym membership and facilities (e.g. Theatre, Arts, Leisure) and an active health and wellness program (e.g. stretching, healthy eating demonstrations and health challenges.

Career opportunities – engaging work and the opportunity to apply your skills and experience.

Transformation  - We are in a time of transformation to stay ahead of the evolving changes and needs of our community. Together, we are on an exciting journey to empower all of our employees to be innovative and constantly strive towards continuous improvement.

Reward & Recognition - extensive reward and recognition program, corporate learning offerings, study assistance and comprehensive leadership development programs.

Further Information:

Further information is available from Katie Cummings on To apply, please submit a copy of your resume (max 5 pages) and one page statement addressing the selection criteria and what you would bring to the role by 7 September 2025.

Come and join the transformation

Download the Position Description:

Marketing and Communications Advisor

City of Whitehorse is a culturally and linguistically diverse community. We are proud of the diversity of our workforce and recognise the strength this provides in meeting the needs of our community. We are committed to upholding a safe, inclusive and respectful workplace that values the contribution of all.

Whitehorse City Council is committed to being a child safe organisation.  We recognise our responsibilities to keep children and young people safe from harm and have established policies, procedures and training to achieve these commitments.

The City of Whitehorse, located 15 kilometres east of the Melbourne CBD, is a culturally diverse community of almost 177,000 people. Whitehorse includes the suburbs of Box Hill, Burwood, Nunawading, Blackburn, Mitcham, Forest Hill and Vermont and is characterised by quiet tree-lined residential streets, an abundance of parks, gardens and natural bushland reserves, bustling shopping centres and a diverse range of arts, cultural, sports and leisure facilities.

Whitehorse City Council provides more than 100 services and facilities across a range of areas within our community services, city development, infrastructure, corporate services and transformation directorates. Whitehorse is one of Melbourne's largest metropolitan councils with a workforce of approximately 1300 employees and aspires to foster an inclusive, vibrant, prosperous and sustainable community. Our employees help us achieve these goals

At Whitehorse, employee health, wellbeing and development are paramount, and we aim for everyone to become the best they can be in the workplace. Benefits of working with us include:

• A welcoming and supportive working environment 
• Great opportunities for training and to build a long-term career within Whitehorse or the local government sector.
• Extensive employee health and wellbeing programs including flexible working arrangements
• Salary sacrifice options for gym / swim memberships, childcare and superannuation; and access to novated vehicle leases.
• Competitive terms and conditions of employment 
• Ample onsite parking at most facilities with ready access to public transport 
• Active Social Club with a calendar of events through the year