Graduate Communications Officer - Young People

• Entry Level
• Full-time, fixed-term position for 24 months.
• Band 5 - $76K per annum, plus superannuation and a monthly RDO.
• Hybrid working arrangements are available.
• Free on-site parking.

Manningham offers challenging and rewarding employment opportunities to innovative, passionate, and driven people. We have a positive and friendly working environment and are committed to fostering a customer focused, delivery led culture. We offer our employees a range of benefits including flexible work options, opportunities for career development, health and wellbeing initiatives, and an active Social Club.

The opportunity

Working across our Engaged Communities and Economic & Community Wellbeing teams, the Graduate Communications Officer is a full-time, entry-level position centred around engaging directly with youth in the community via Manningham Council’s communication outlets and establishing a strong connection with local schools in the Manningham municipality.

Key activities of this role include:

• supporting the development of communication plans tailored to reach youth audiences, raise awareness of Manningham Council’s activities and encourage engagement with youth in the community.
• assisting development of communication plans, utilising the full range of Manningham Councils contemporary communication channels to communicate and engage youth audiences.
• collaborating with youth and external agencies to develop key messages for attracting other youth community members.
• assisting in the maintenance of Manningham Council’s digital asset library and supporting digital campaigns.
• supporting as a communications liaison between Manningham Council and local schools in the Manningham municipality.

As a Manningham Council graduate you can expect:

• experiences in real roles and projects, doing meaningful work.
• learning and development support to build the foundational capabilities and skills for a successful career.
• guidance from a network of mentors across our Service Units.
• invaluable exposure to Local Government services.

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About you

• You have completed a tertiary degree in Communications and/or another relevant field with a focus on digital, within the last 2 years.
• You are seeking an entry-level pathway into the workforce, looking to create a foundation for a career in communications.
• You are able to engage and collaborate with youth and work with youth professionals with integrity and empathy.
• You have some experience in a similar communications or other relevant professional or volunteer role.
• You are customer focussed with the ability to build relationships with people.
• You have excellent written and verbal communication skills and a keen eye for detail.
• You are a problem solver with a sound understanding of digital communication practices and systems.
• You understand digital communications principles and policies and how to apply them.
• You are a team player with a willingness to contribute and collaborate well with others.

Why join us?

We are committed to delivering the best workplace experience for our people.

This means that we live our values (Working Together, Excellence, Accountable, Respectful, Empowered) every day. We understand the value of a safe and inclusive workplace culture, which is why we are committed to gender and intersectional equality. Our Employee Code of Conduct, Reconciliation Action Plan and Gender Equality Action Plan hold us accountable as we continue to build on positive change at Manningham.

We are embracing new technology and improving our customers’ experiences.

It’s a very exciting time to be working at Manningham. Working here is often challenging where no day is the same. You will have the opportunity to take ownership of your work, have your ideas heard and your achievements acknowledged.

We are constantly transforming our organisation to best support the needs of our local community.

We are looking for a new game changer to join the team. A high performing individual who wants to shape positive and inclusive outcomes for our community. You’ll have the opportunity to take ownership of your work while developing and testing new ideas within a culture of learning to deliver excellent outcomes for Manningham.

How to apply:

Your application for this position should be addressed to Alecia Pinner, Coordinator Communications and Brand, and can be submitted via the link below.

Applications close at 11:00pm AEDT on 10 December 2023.

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Alecia Pinner on (03) 9840 9281. For all other enquiries contact Human Resources via email at [email protected]

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.

Manningham Council have a number of policies and practices to help support our staff, including a Working from Home policy, flexible work practices and an IT infrastructure to support various communication methods when working remotely.

If you require any additional support or adjustments regarding interview arrangements, please advise the contact listed above in advance.

Manningham Council is a child safe organisation and, as such, applicants may be required to hold a Working with Children Check.