Description:
The City of Parramatta is going through unprecedented change and transformation as we grow and transform into a Global City. The intensity of growth and investment in City of Parramatta means that Council, their partners, and community have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to shape the City’s future and ensure it is culturally, socially, environmentally, and economically sustainable.
About the role:
As the Internal Communications Advisor you will work as part of a team to develop, deliver and manage Council’s internal communications program and channels.
You will oversee the development of a new internal communications strategy, bring fresh ideas to the rollout of internal communications, tailored by platform and audience, provide expert advice and assistance to the CEO, Executive Team and other business units on internal communications matters.
Responsibilities:
- Work with a variety of internal stakeholders to create, manage and rollout effective internal communications plans.
- Draft high quality written materials that align with Council’s strategic and corporate goals, including messages from the CEO, Executive Team, and staff newsletters
- Explore innovative ways to create new, or improve existing, communication channels and mechanisms to meet staff needs.
- Provide practical and strategic advice to the CEO, Executive Team, and managers across Council on internal communications planning, strategy and best practice, including change management
- Oversee the management of Council’s intranet, including developing content that is relevant, timely and accurate
- Mentor and manage the Internal Communications Officer, including delegating tasks, reviewing their work and manage workloads
- Plan and deliver quarterly all-staff forums, and other internal staff events
About You:
The successful candidate will possess the following:
- Degree qualification in communications or a relevant discipline.
- Previous experience in delivering internal communications across large organisations. Government experience is preferred but not essential.
- Experience providing advice to senior executives on communication strategies and approaches, including working on contentious or sensitive issues.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills including experience in preparing high-level messaging and speeches
- Proven ability to communicate, negotiate, build relationships and influence others to achieve organisational goals
What’s on offer:
We are offering an attractive remuneration from $121,735 to $134,009 plus 11% superannuation.
In addition, City of Parramatta also offer excellent employee benefits which include:
- A range of flexible work arrangements including hybrid WFH arrangements
- 14 weeks paid parental leave
- Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years
- Central Parramatta location (Public transport at our door, discounted parking)
- Significant leave benefits (up to 12 days flexi-time, 3 additional leave days at Christmas, 15 days sick/personal leave, 2 days health and wellbeing leave per year)
- Learning and development opportunities
- Health and Wellbeing programs (Fitness Passport, flu shots, etc.)
Want to know more?
Further information regarding the requirements of this role can be found in the attached Position Description .
How to apply:
Candidates MUST apply online.
Applications close 9pm, Sunday, 12 May 2024 and will not be accepted through any other medium.
The successful candidate is required to be vaccinated (at least 2 doses of a TGA approved COVID-19 vaccine) in accordance with Council's vaccination policy. Candidates may submit a medical contraindication for Council's consideration.
The City of Parramatta supports a Drug and Alcohol-free working environment and employees may be subject to random testing as a result.
Inclusion, Diversity and belonging lies at the heart of how we recruit at the City of Parramatta. We continue to commit to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experiences, and backgrounds. We invite candidates of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, women, veterans, LGBTIQA+ and other culturally diverse groups. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace.
Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights in Australia to apply for this position.