Communications Lead (open in new window)

Support the delivery of important Council services Communicate to deliver real impact and purpose in our community Permanent position $114,259 - $127,587 per annum (Plus superannuation and RDO) A Little Bit About The Role Are you an experienced communications practitioner who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment? This is an exciting opportunity to share your communications expertise across a variety of Council’s key services and programs. The Communications Lead will provide strategic communication advice to Council directorates and develop communication strategies, plans, and activities for Council projects and services through a business partnership model. This position supports the Urban Living directorate, Chief Financial Officer and Governance and Legal Service departments. You will manage a large number of projects at any given time, develop communication and engagement strategies, plans and activities, and implement agreed communication initiatives directorates. You will research information, write clearly and concisely, and edit and produce different kinds of content for mass and specific target audience groups across a broad range of communication channels. You will be an expert in communications, and thrive in a multi-channel environment, you are able to develop and foster positive stakeholder relationships with ease and apply a proactive approach working with your business partners. You have significant expertise in contemporary communications and engagement practices for both internal and external audiences and will contribute to the broader strategic objectives of the Strategic Communications team. What sets us apart? Active learning and development opportunities. Flexible work hours and hybrid working locations. Prime office location in Camberwell surrounded by cafes, retail, restaurants. Generous parental leave and other leave entitlements Wellbeing programs, free flu vacciantions,12 RDO’s a year and more Want to know more? You can connect further and gain a better insight into this opportunity by reviewing the position description Employment Requirements Applicants must have the right to work in Australia. Preferred applicants will be required to undergo a National Police Record Check How to apply Please submit your application online by 11:59pm, Friday 3 October, 2025. All applications must be made via the online portal; no applications direct to the hiring manager or from recruitment agencies will be considered. For a confidential discussion about this position please contact Renee Swanson, Strategic Communications Specialist on 0400 695 077 or renee.swanson@boroondara.vic.gov.au (during business hours) If you want to know more about the benefits of working for the City of Boroondara, please visit our careers website boroondara.vic.gov.au/careers 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. Council is a child safe organisation and as such, some applicants may be required to hold a Working with Children Check. We understand that this portal may not meet the needs of people who rely on Assistive Technology or have other diverse requirements. If you have any difficulty using our recruitment system, please do not hesitate to contact People Culture and Development on (03) 9278 4401 or pcd@boroondara.vic.gov.au to allow us to help in any way we can. Who are we? The City of Boroondara is a metropolitan council, representing more than 170,000 people in the inner-eastern suburbs of Melbourne. A leader in the local government sector, with a reputation for innovation and excellence, we believe in providing an environment where our staff thrive, both in the work they do and in how they learn and develop as people and professionals. We like to challenge the norm and we are investing significantly in innovation and technology improvements in order to provide our customers with an even greater experience and engagement. We are putting our customers at the forefront of what we do with our organisation wide initiative, Transforming Boroondara Program. You will be instrumental in driving this change across the organisation using best practice approaches to successfully support us from the now to our desired future state. With so much going on it’s a great time to join Boroondara! #S-DNI