Digital Marketing and Communications Officer

Permanent - Full Time 

Band 5 - starting at $78,448.84 + super + RDO (RDO applicable to 38 hours per week only)

• Supportive, collaborative and friendly team environment where we value growth and development
• Hybrid/flexible working arrangements and an emphasis on work/life balance
• Excellent employee benefits

The Strategic Communications and Marketing team is responsible for the effective functioning of Council's communications channels, including social media, e-newsletters, website, print, radio and outdoor advertising. We provide strategic oversight, recommendations and tactical communications support across the organisation as we strive to deliver timely, engaging and impactful communications that bring Council's services and programs to life.

In this role, you will plan, implement and evaluate impactful cross-platform marketing and communications campaigns, with a focus on digital marketing and communications channels. This includes tasks like:

• End-to-end marketing and communications campaign management
• Social media content creation
• Social media monitoring and community moderation
• Writing and optimising Council's e-newsletters
• Developing, updating and editing website content, including news articles and event listings

This role is suited to an early-career digital marketing and communications professional with an understanding of current digital marketing trends and best practice, strong creative and lateral thinking skills, writing and storytelling skills, problem solving abilities and a keen eye for detail.

You will work on a broad range of exciting projects promoting Council's diverse programs - from festivals and events, waste and recycling programs, sustainability and climate action initiatives, community services and much more.

You will have the opportunity to make a real difference in the Yarra community and work in a supportive, tight-knit team that values innovation, creativity and collaboration.

For further information see the position description or contact Ikumi Cooray, Marketing and Digital Partner on ikumi.cooray@yarracity.vic.gov.au

 Digital Marketing and Communications Officer - Position Description.pdf

Applications close: Friday 30 May at 11:55pm.

To apply for this role, please upload your CV, Cover Letter and Key Selection Criteria listed in the Position Description. 

*This position is subject to satisfactory Police Check prior to commencement. Pre-employment checks are not used by Yarra City Council to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

Yarra City Council is committed to being a child safe organisation and supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people, young people, older people, women, and people who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex or queer. We draw pride and strength from our diversity, remain open to new approaches and actively foster an inclusive workplace that celebrates the contribution made by all our people.