• Permanent Full Time role
• Salary circa $104,697.62 to $117,153.34 per annum + 11.5% Superannuation 
• Based at Doncaster, Victoria

Playing an integral role in the Engaged Communities team, this permanent position for a Senior Integrated Communications Advisor will provide expert advice one of four directorates across Council. Bring your skills, experience and knowledge in integrated communications and be part of the winning team at Manningham.

About Manningham Council

Manningham Council proudly delivers over 100 different services to our vibrant and diverse community. From parks and galleries to shopping hubs and home care, 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.

 Working From Home

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

 About the Position

The Senior Integrated Communications Advisor plays a leading role in providing strategic communications advice to business units at Manningham. This senior advisor is responsible for developing and implementing communication and engagement plans to promote a variety of Council services, programs, projects and initiatives to ensure we meet our objectives, brand and stakeholder expectations.

Skills and Experience

• Tertiary qualified in communications or another relevant field.
• A great storyteller, able to identify key outcomes and messages from reports and meetings and develop a strong narrative to inform and advise community, staff and Councillors.
• An innovator with a track record of developing and delivering effective communications that encourage engagement with the community.
• A strategic thinker with an understanding of the diverse needs of the community, the local government environment and ability to plan for delivery of high-quality outcomes.
• A problem solver, able to resolve issues to meet the needs of internal and external stakeholders.
• Flexible in responding to changing priorities and able to complete tasks within tight timeframes.
• A collaborator with demonstrated success in partnering with key stakeholders to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.

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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 Kate Blair, Coordinator Communications and Brand on 9840 9116.

For all other enquiries regarding the recruitment process, please email jobs@manningham.vic.gov.au or visit http://www.manningham.vic.gov.au/work-for-us

Applications close on Monday 7 October 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.

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

Manningham Council is a child safe organisation and, as such, applicants may be required to hold a Working with Children Check.