Community Communications Officer

As a Community Communications Officer, you will play a key role in helping Bayside residents understand the projects, plans and improvements shaping their neighbourhoods. Working within the Community Engagement team, you will develop clear, accessible communications about Council's construction projects to increase awareness, build trust and strengthen community connections. This part‑time contract role collaborates closely with internal teams and external suppliers to support the effective delivery of information across multiple channels.

You will be responsible for:

• Developing communication plans for Council construction and infrastructure projects.

• Writing and coordinating digital and print content, including web updates, social media, signage and letters.

• Collaborating with project teams and suppliers to deliver high‑quality communication materials.

• Maintaining templates and resources within the internal Community Engagement Hub.

To be successful in this role, you will bring the following skills and competencies:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create clear, engaging content across multiple channels.

• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.

• Ability to work collaboratively and build constructive relationships with colleagues, stakeholders and suppliers.

• Relevant qualifications or experience in communications, marketing or public relations, with demonstrated capability in producing communication and engagement materials.

• Be willing to undergo and complete a satisfactory criminal history check.

• Provide or obtain an employment-based Working with Children check.

• A work life/balance through flexible and hybrid working arrangements.

• Generous leave provisions, including accrued time off, parental leave, three days of wellbeing leave per year, cultural and ceremonial leave, gender affirmation leave, plus the ability to purchase up to four weeks additional leave per year.

• Dedicated Staff Wellbeing programs, events and gym membership discounts.

• Learning and development opportunities so our people can grow and thrive.

• A Parkland surrounded office that is only a short 500m stroll to the beach.

• Free onsite staff parking plus hybrid vehicles that employees can book for work related travel.

If you are ready to be part of our incredible organisation, and you think this role is the right fit for you, then we look forward to finding out more about you and what you would bring to this role.

• To discover more about the role and responsibilities review the Position Description.

• Provide a cover letter responding to the Key Selection Criteria and what has motivated you to apply for this role.

• Click Apply to submit your application.

• If you require reasonable adjustment at any point throughout the recruitment process, then please do let us know by contacting the listed Hiring Manager.