Communications Officer

• Gain valuable exposure working directly with the Mayor & Councillors
• Regular WFH days, Flexible working environment + positive work culture
• Permanent ongoing position + monthly RDO for 40 hour week
• $81,626 - $95,123 Band 5 + super (subject to experience)

The City of Casey is
one of Victoria's largest, fastest growing and most diverse cities. The Council plans and delivers quality services and infrastructure for the more than 400,000 residents who call Casey home.

Our workspace is located within Bunjil Place, a must-visit destination nestled within Narre Warren in Melbourne's south east. Bunjil Place reflects and enhances the city's rich diversity by providing an energetic and cosmopolitan atmosphere through a lively community meeting place.

Our Benefits:

Benefits | City of Casey

• Experience a flexible, supportive work environment with a strong team culture of collaboration and growth.
• Monthly Rostered Day Off
• Access to diverse professional development opportunities.
• Conveniently located near Westfield shopping centre, with an adjacent gym/pool offering Free Workout Wednesdays, discounted memberships, and an onsite café.
• Work in a multi-award-winning, architecturally designed office with fully equipped kitchens, free coffee, community library on-site, free parking, and more.

We live our values of
dreaming big, empowering each other,
and
making our community proud.

A bit about the role

We're looking for a dynamic Communications Officer to join our Communications Team at the City of Casey on a full-time permanent basis. You'll work 40 hours per week and enjoy the benefit of a monthly rostered day off (RDO).

You'll support the Mayor and Councillors by attending events to capture photos, videos, and stories, drafting social media content, and writing speeches.

Working closely with the Office of the Mayor and Councillors, you'll help deliver communications that strengthen community understanding of Council's services and achievements.

What you'll deliver

• Managing event attendance to capture photos, videos and story opportunities involving the Mayor and Councillors.
• Drafting social media content for Councillors' activities to be used on Council's official channels.
• Supporting the speechwriting needs of the Mayor and Councillors, ensuring consistent tone and alignment with Council messaging.
• Developing regular content for e-newsletter, enhancing information flow between Councillors and the organisation.
• Coordinating with the Office of the Mayor and Councillors to plan, schedule, and align communications in line with Council priorities and engagement opportunities.

What you'll bring

• A degree in Communications, Marketing, or Public Relations; or a diploma combined with relevant work experience; or an equivalent combination of qualifications, skills, and experience aligned to the requirements of the role.
• Demonstrated experience in creating, editing and managing content for digital channels including social media, websites, eDMs (electronic direct mail), and video, with the ability to tailor messaging to suit diverse audiences and platforms.
• High level written and verbal communication skills and demonstrated experience in preparing effective written communications, for a broad range of stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience to craft and adapt speeches for different audiences.
• Willingness to undergo pre-employment background checks including National Criminal History Check, Working with Children Check and Eligibility to Work check.
• A curious, collaborative, and inclusive community mindset and a can-do attitude.

What's next?

If you think this role might be for you, we would love to hear from you.

Please apply by following the links and attaching a cover letter and resume. We do not require any selection criteria to be addressed.

To find out more about the role, please contact
Gemma Harris, Head of Communications
on

and

Applications will be accepted until
11.55pm
on
Wednesday 26th November 2025.

We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.

At the City of Casey, we are proud to be an inclusive, child safe, and equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, cultures, backgrounds, and abilities, including those with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ communities, multicultural communities, and refugee or migrant backgrounds.

We are committed to providing a diverse, safe, and inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed.
We promote gender equity and actively address barriers to employment, ensuring participation without discrimination and supporting workplace adjustments.

For any reasonable adjustments or access needs during the application or interview process, please contact the Talent Team at or

The City of Casey reserves the right not to make any appointments for this position.

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