Strategic Communications Adviser

Band 6 - $99,846 - $108,835 per annum, pro-rata (plus
super)

Permanent Part Time (30.4 hours per week)

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.

About
the role and About You

Join an engaged, supportive team to bring the 'strat' to our
strategic communications. We're looking for someone experience in writing lots
of comms plans and contributing to their implementation, who can also turn
their hand to speeches, media releases, articles and more.

You'll be a strong writer with a passion for serving the
community, and happy to work in the best foodie heartland of Melbourne. Dandy
Market across the road and the Afghan kebabs of Thomas St and Little India are
right outside. It's not hard to find reasons to visit our teams in Springvale,
where we can get the best banh mi … and help communicate all the incredible
services and programs council provides to our diverse, vibrant community.

Experience in government or for-public purpose organisations
will be highly regarded, but is not essential. Our role is 0.8 of full time,
but there's flexibility in how these are worked. We work in a hybrid
arrangement.

Please
ensure you address the key selection criteria outlined in the position
description as part of your application.

The successful
candidate will be asked to produce a clear Working with Children Check and will
be asked toconsent to a national police
check (and where relevant an 'international criminal history check'), subject
to the operation of spent conviction laws. Please note that people with
criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position.
Each application will be considered on its merits.

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 will consider
flexible working arrangements for all positions. We embrace our diverse
community and encourage applications from everyone including people of
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander background, people of diverse sexual
orientation and gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse
backgrounds, and people of varied age, ability, and faith. Council will give
due consideration to any workplace adjustments to accommodate the needs of any
prospective or existing staff member.

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

To
apply for this position please complete the online application form including:

·
A
brief cover letter

·
Your
resume

·
Response
to key selection criteria

You
will be required to answer selection questions as part of the application
process. The selection process also includes the requirement for reference
checks

Position Description:Strategic Communications Adviser – 433.9 KB

Applications close: 5pm, Friday, 29 August 2025

Further information: Carolyn Altan,