Communications Advisor

About Hume City Council

Hume City Council is among Australia's most rapidly expanding and culturally diverse councils, dedicated to placing the community and customers at the core of its operations to ensure efficient and accessible services.

Role Overview

This fixed-term full-time position for five months offers a salary of $99,526 per annum plus superannuation. The Communications Advisor role is situated within the Strategic Communications team and supports quality communication services across the organization. The goal is to connect the community effectively with Council’s programs, services, and initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and execute communications plans, campaigns, and activities that reinforce Council's projects, programs, services, and strategic priorities.
• Oversee communications projects from initial briefing through to evaluation phases, ensuring timely delivery aligned with stakeholder objectives.
• Offer strategic communications advice relating to channels, messaging, and methodologies.
• Create engaging, clear, and audience-focused content spanning digital, social media, web, internal messaging, publications, and stakeholder communications.
• Coordinate integrated communications efforts across diverse platforms for consistent and impactful delivery.
• Develop and maintain productive relationships with stakeholders, serving as a communications partner for assigned portfolios and projects.
• Guide stakeholders through communications governance, processes, and service standards.
• Assess communications activities, providing insights and suggestions for ongoing enhancement.
• Identify potential communication and reputational risks, assisting in issues management when necessary.
• Contribute to improvements in communication systems, templates, processes, and overall service delivery.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Excellent interpersonal and relationship management abilities to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholder groups.
• Proven experience in planning and executing communication activities, campaigns, and multi-channel content.
• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling capabilities, able to simplify complex information into engaging narratives.
• Robust organizational and project management skills to juggle multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Sound judgment with an understanding of reputational and stakeholder impacts.
• A proactive, team-oriented mindset devoted to high-quality and customer-centric service delivery.
• Ability to perform well in a dynamic, fast-paced environment while maintaining meticulous attention to detail.
• Commitment to creating communications that are audience-friendly, inclusive, and accessible.
• Competency with digital marketing tools and social media management platforms.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualifications or significant proven experience in communications, public relations, marketing, or related disciplines.
• Possession of a valid driver's license.

Workplace Culture and Values

Hume City Council fosters an inclusive, collaborative workplace centered on its core values:

• Continuous improvement and willingness to take initiative.
• Inclusivity and respect towards all individuals.
• Accountability and integrity in fulfilling commitments.
• Dedication to achieving the best outcomes for the Hume community.

The Council provides a competitive remuneration package, prospects for professional growth, and a supportive environment.

Additional Information

The organization is a child safe and equal opportunity employer encouraging applications from people of all ages, disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and culturally diverse backgrounds. Employment is conditional upon completing background screening, including reference, working with children, and criminal record checks. Early applications are encouraged as the recruitment process is ongoing and the position may close once sufficient candidates have applied.