Digital Communications Advisor

Job No: MC33492
Location: Doncaster, VIC

  • Full time, fixed term until 30 June 2023
  • $90-98k (Band 6) plus 10.5% superannuation
  • Great opportunity to shape digital channels to engage with our community

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.

The Digital Communications Advisor will create and manage engaging content for use on a range of digital communication platforms including Council’s websites and social media platforms to engage the Manningham community and Council staff.

Skills and Experience

The ideal candidate will have:

  • Qualifications in Communications/Marketing with extensive experience in digital communications, website design and project management.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and skills in producing digital content as a marketing and communications tool across multiple platforms.
  • Demonstrated ability to use video and still cameras to a high standard and experience in various editing programs for both formats.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of digital marketing tools (social media management, website analytics, eDM).
  • Demonstrated successful experience in generating ideas for compelling digital content within a large and complex organisation.
  • Understanding of digital communication development methodologies and architectures, search engine optimisation, analytical reporting, web environments, usability and accessibility standards.
  • Demonstrated experience in managing and protecting an organisation’s brand and reputation through digital media.
  • Skills in managing time and resources for timely completion of digital communication projects despite competing and conflicting pressures.
  • Ability to liaise effectively and collaborate with stakeholders on a range of activities and set objectives, and to problem solve as and when required.

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How Apply

If you have any questions about the position please contact Marcel Rawady, Senior Digital Communications Advisor, on 9840 9414.

Applicants are encouraged to attach a covering letter and their resume, and those wishing to outline their suitability for the position may also include in the cover letter responses to the key points in the ‘Who are you?’ section in the position description.

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

Your application for this position should be addressed to Marcel Rawady and can be submitted via the form below.

Applications close on Tuesday 30 August at 5pm

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.

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

This role will require proof of Covid-19 vaccinations, as per Council Policy. 

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Welcome to the diverse, inclusive and engaging City of Manningham.

With a wealth of languages, music, food and cultural traditions, Manningham is a special place to live and visit. Manningham dates back thousands of years to the Wurundjeri tribe whose way of life was closely linked to the natural environment. Now, the Manningham community enjoys local parks and wildlife as well as galleries, shopping and sport precincts. Just a short drive from Melbourne CBD, Manningham provides a balance of city and country.