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Communications and Engagement Officer

2 weeks ago

Bairnsdale Gippsland, Australia Wellington Shire Council Full time $52,000 - $104,000 per year

Join
Our Team at Wellington Shire Council

Temporary Part-time (0.4 EFT) Flexible days and hours available until 01 May
2026

Band 5 - $29, $34, pro rata based on 0.4EFT), plus 12% statutory
superannuation

Are
you a skilled communicator with a passion for community engagement? Wellington
Shire Council is seeking a Communications and Engagement Officer to join our
Customer and Communications team. This flexible part-time role is perfect for
someone looking to balance meaningful work with family or other commitments.

About
the Role

Working
under the supervision of the Communications and Engagement Advisor, you will
support the delivery of Council's communication and engagement activities
across traditional and digital platforms. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Drafting media releases, website updates, and social media
    content.
  • Assisting with the planning and delivery of community engagement
    initiatives and Council's online engagement tool, Your Wellington Your Say.
  • Supporting internal and external communication/engagement plans to
    ensure key messages are clear and consistent.
  • Helping to maintain Council's brand and reputation through quality
    content and engagement.

About
You

To
be successful in this role, you will bring:

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with excellent
    attention to detail.
  • Experience or interest in communications, public relations, or
    community engagement.
  • Strong planning, organisation, and time management skills.
  • Confidence using digital platforms (experience with digital
    engagement/survey tools and Canva/Adobe Creative Cloud an advantage).
  • A collaborative, team-focused approach.

This
is a unique opportunity to make a positive impact in our community while
working hours that suit your lifestyle. Whether you're returning to the
workforce, balancing school pick-ups, or simply seeking greater work-life
balance, we'd love to hear from you

Why
Join Us?

As
part of Wellington Shire Council's Communications team, we celebrate
creativity, collaboration, and community engagement. You will be part of a
passionate team dedicated to delivering exceptional engagement campaigns,
delivering work that makes a meaningful difference to the community. We offer a
supportive work environment where your contribution makes a real impact.

Why Wellington?

Here at Wellington Shire
Council, we have a strong commitment to create a workplace culture that is
collaborative, provides work-life flexibility and encourages opportunities for
growth and development. We take pride in providing a supportive workplace with
great career opportunities for our employees.

Every
person at Wellington Shire Council brings their own unique experiences,
perspectives and talents to help contribute to our vision of "Happy people,
healthy environment and thriving communities".
As one of the largest employers in the region we have a diverse
workforce of more than 500 staff who are based throughout the municipality, and
we all work together as a team to make a positive impact in our community.

We
use award-winning technologies to seek and implement innovative improvements
across the organisation. We work hard to position ourselves as a leader in
local government, continuously improving our diverse range of services for the
betterment of our community.

We
offer a rewarding culture of innovation, flexibility and continued learning in
a collaborative, supportive environment.

Wellington
Shire Council is committed to upholding the Child Safe Standards and associated
legislative requirements.

Wellington
Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is proud to encourage
applications from people of different backgrounds, abilities, ages, genders
and/or sexual orientations and gender identities. Wellington Shire Council
takes climate change and sustainability seriously and is looking to respond
proactively and positively to the challenges ahead.

About Wellington

Wellington
Shire Council is located in the Gippsland region of the state of Victoria,
Australia and is approximately two hours east of Melbourne by road or
rail. Many of us dream of a simpler lifestyle, with wide open spaces and
no traffic jams. In The Middle of
Everywhere, we live that enviable lifestyle every day.

In
Wellington Shire you will find a wide range of beautiful environments to
explore, with our pristine beaches, picturesque mountain ranges, temperate
rainforests, wetlands and plenty of diverse, contrasting spaces to take your
breath away.

Whether
it's a stroll along the iconic Ninety Mile Beach, a canoe down
the Macalister River or a bush walk
through the Alpine National
Park,
there's plenty to keep you busy in The Middle of Everywhere Home to a range of
tight-knit communities, you'll quickly find yourself right at home with the
wonderful people that make these towns so special.

From
our lively restaurant and café culture to the very best in local produce, you'll never be
short of Sunday brunch ideas and places to try Eat. Drink.
Gippsland Guide | Visit Gippsland

Visit  to
find out why the Wellington Shire is a great place to live and work.

How to Apply:

Click on Apply Now and attach your current resume.
Answering the Key Selection Criteria, tell us why you would be qualified for
this position. You will need to apply by Sunday 14 September 2025.