Communications Advisor

🗓️ Posted 2026-08-02 Melbourne, VIC, au Full-time Hybrid Marketing Communications

Company shared salary

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Market rate

A$6,250–A$8,333/mo (A$75,000–A$99,996/yr)

Based on similar roles (title + domain + location).

About the Company

Hume City Council is one of Australia's fastest growing and culturally diverse local government councils, focused on putting customers and the community at the centre of its services to ensure they are efficient and accessible.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement communications plans, campaigns and activities that support Council projects, programs, services and organisational priorities.
  • Manage communications projects from briefing through to evaluation, ensuring activities are delivered on time and meet stakeholder objectives.
  • Provide communications advice and recommendations on appropriate channels, approaches and messaging.
  • Develop clear, engaging and audience centred content across a range of channels, including digital, social media, web, internal communications, publications and stakeholder communications.
  • Coordinate integrated communications activities across multiple channels to ensure consistent and effective delivery.
  • Build productive relationships with stakeholders and act as a communications partner for assigned portfolios and projects.
  • Support stakeholders to navigate communications processes, governance requirements and service standards.
  • Monitor and evaluate communications activities, providing insights and recommendations for continuous improvement.
  • Identify and escalate potential communications and reputational risks, supporting issues management responses where required.
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of communications systems, processes, templates and service delivery.

Requirements

  • Strong communication and relationship building skills with the ability to work effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders.
  • Experience planning and delivering communications activities, campaigns and content across multiple channels.
  • Excellent writing, editing and storytelling skills, with the ability to translate complex information into clear and engaging communications.
  • Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
  • Sound judgement and an understanding of reputational and stakeholder considerations.
  • Collaborative and proactive approach, with a commitment to providing high quality customer focused service.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
  • Commitment to audience centred, accessible and inclusive communications.
  • Proficiency in digital marketing platforms and social media management tools.
  • Tertiary qualifications and/or substantial demonstrated experience in communications, public relations, marketing, or a related field.
  • A current driver's license.

Benefits

  • Salary of 99,526 per annum plus superannuation.
  • Fixed term 5 month full time contract.
  • Inclusive and collaborative work environment.
  • Values driven culture emphasizing continuous improvement, teamwork, accountability, and community focus.