Communications and Engagement Officer

• Entry
  Level
• Part time
  fixed term position for 24 months
• Salary $81K
  plus 12% superannuation (pro rata)
• Hybrid
  working arrangement is possible

Join our Engaged Communities
team and play a key role in delivering high-quality support across
communications and administration. This fast-paced role blends financial tasks,
content creation, digital assistance and responding to communications related
enquiries.

• Be part
  of a creative, community-focused team delivering meaningful communications
  across Council initiatives.
• Play a
  key role in producing our fortnightly internal newsletter, Mfocus, keeping
  staff informed and engaged
• Enjoy a
  dynamic mix of admin, content creation, and supplier coordination in a
  fast-paced, supportive environment.

As a Manningham
Council graduate you can expect:

• Experiences
  in real roles and projects, doing meaningful work.
• Learning
  and development support to build the foundational capabilities and skills for a
  successful career.
• Invaluable
  exposure to Local Government services.

Manningham Council proudly delivers over 100
different services to our vibrant and diverse community. From parks and
galleries to shopping hubs and leisure centres, it is our focus to ensure that
Manningham remains a liveable and harmonious place to reside, work and visit.

We provide challenging and rewarding employment
opportunities to innovative, passionate, and driven people. We have a positive
and friendly working environment, and we offer our employees a range of
benefits, including flexible work options, opportunities for career
development, and health and wellbeing initiatives.

We're constantly transforming our organisation to
best support the needs of our local community. And we are looking for a new
game changer to join the team. A high performing individual who wants to shape
positive and inclusive outcomes for our community. You'll have the opportunity
to take ownership of your work while developing and testing new ideas within a
culture of learning to deliver excellent outcomes for Manningham.

About the role

This role provides administrative and
communications support to the Engaged Communities team. Key duties include
financial administration, basic graphic design tasks, content creation for
internal and external channels and contributing to communication and engagement
initiatives. It also involves maintaining digital content and documenting
processes to improve efficiency.

Skills and experience
/ About you

You are
seeking an entry-level pathway into the workforce, looking to create a
foundation for a career in communications

• A recent graduate of a tertiary
  degree in Communications and/or another relevant field (within the last 2
  years).
• Experienced using Microsoft Teams and Office
  365.
• Customer focussed with the
  ability to build relationships with people internally and respond to
  communications related enquiries from community members.
• Flexible and able to respond to changing
  priorities and complete tasks within tight timeframes.
• Knowledgeable in office administration systems
  and processes.
• You are a problem solver
  with a sound understanding of communication practices and systems.

Position Description can be viewed below or is
available on the job advertisement on the Manningham careers' section:Job Vacancies

How to
Apply

Click APPLY
to submit your up to date CV and cover letter addressing the key requirements
of the role. For a confidential discussion please contact Zoe Keightley, Coordinator
Communications, Engagement and Brand on

For all other enquiries regarding the recruitment
process, please email or visit

Applications
close on Monday 13 October 2025 at 10:00am

Don't meet every requirement for this role?
Studies have shown women and those of underrepresented groups are less likely
to apply for roles unless they meet all the criteria. We recognise that
different experiences make for great community outcomes. If your experience
doesn't perfectly align with the selection criteria, but you're excited about
this role and keen to work at Manningham Council, we encourage you to apply now.

Council
recognises the benefits of a diverse workforce for its employees and customers.

To ensure
equity of access to employment opportunities, Council encourages applications
from underrepresented groups including people who are from an Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander background, people from different ages, abilities,
gender identities, sexual orientation and cultural backgrounds.

Manningham Council have a number of policies
and practices to help support our staff, including a Working from Home policy,
flexible work practices and an IT infrastructure to support various
communication methods when working remotely.

If you
require any additional support or adjustments regarding interview arrangements,
please advise the contact listed above in advance.