Join our team as a Communications Advisor and be at the heart of enhancing Council's strategic communication with our community.In this pivotal role, you'll help ensure that Council delivers engaging, accessible, quality information to the Darebin community through a range of channels including digital and print.At Darebin, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of how we work. Our commitment to these values is unwavering; they are central to our mission, our impact, and help us better serve our community. We know that having varied perspectives and lived experiences helps generate better ideas to enable a diverse, inclusive, and connected community.Darebin encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of colour. We value people of all abilities and diversity of culture, faith, gender identity, and sexual orientation. We welcome unique contributions and perspectives of all people to ensure our workforce is representative of the communities we work with and live in.About Darebin City CouncilLocated in Melbourne's northern suburbs, Darebin City Council is home to one of the largest, most diverse communities in terms of culture, language, religion, socio-economic background, occupation, and housing needs. The city has one of the largest populations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents in metropolitan Melbourne. Our Vision is for a community that works together to advance community life.About the RoleWith a focus on continuous improvement and creativity, you'll support divisions across the organisation to inform and educate the community about a broad range of Council programs, events, policies, and initiatives.Skills & ExperienceAs a progressive leader in Local Government, Darebin City Council is passionate about social inclusion, sustainability, engagement, and service excellence. We are proud of the diversity of our workforce and recognise the strength this provides in meeting the needs of the community we serve. We are committed to upholding a positive and supportive work environment that values the contribution of all employees and treats all employees with dignity and respect.BenefitsWe offer a range of benefits to our employees including opportunities for personal and professional development, flexible work practices, Employee Assistance Program, recognition and reward program - Appreciate Great, and a variety of generous paid and unpaid leave options.How to ApplyIf this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please submit your application including a resume. Those who wish to address the Key Selection Criteria in the Position Description may do so in their cover letter.We're also happy to adjust our recruitment process to support your accessibility needs.Contact Monica Barrow, Senior Advisor, Strategic Communications on 03 8470 8722 for a confidential discussion.Applications close on 27 November at 11.30pm.Darebin is committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, and thorough 'Safety Screening' processes apply. To work at Darebin City Council, you will be required to supply proof of work rights, a Victorian Employee Working with Children Check, and comply with Child Safety standards. All employees are required to undertake an Australian Criminal History Check and may be required to complete a Functional Health Assessment. Council requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as outlined in the Staff Covid-19 Vaccination Policy.Position DescriptionStart your application by clicking the "begin" button.Darebin City Council acknowledges the Wurundjeri people as the traditional owners and custodians of this land and pays respect to their Elders past and present.
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