Local Council permanent role | Lead team of 6 | Implement strategy and efficiencies Permanent opportunity | Work across projects & strategy Local Government authority - North Melbourne location Lead a team of 6 | Review use of digital platforms A local government authority is seeking a digital communications professional to lead their high performing team. The role will focus on bringing the organisation along on the website update journey. The position will support projects and initiatives to ensure the strategic goals become a reality.
Responsibilities Lead the execution and evaluation of a wide range of digital communications projects and activities to raise awareness and inform the community about Council services, initiatives, and events. Foster new ideas and creative ways of working to ensure Council's digital and social communications are relevant, targeted, and have meaningful impact. Strategically drive and evolve Council's websites to ensure their functionality delivers an integrated and seamless customer experience. Provide high level communications advice to the Chief Executive Officer and Senior Leadership Team on key issues, policy matters, and implementation priorities to support Council objectives. Coordinate the day-to-day management and ongoing development of Council's websites, ensuring content is accurate, well-written, and designed for maximum reach and impact. Measure and report on the effectiveness of digital campaigns, delivering data insights and actionable recommendations. Coordinate an SEO strategy to improve search engine rankings and develop performance metrics to support website engagement and performance. Coach and influence staff to ensure behaviours align with Council's values. Key requirements Tertiary qualifications in Communications/Digital or relevant experience Proven experience leading a team and fostering a great culture Previous experience developing and implementing strategy Ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines Experience presenting information to senior leaders Demonstrated ability to develop new techniques/ways of working Culture Collaboration and learning are key to this Council's success. Having pride in making a difference to the community while working across multiple projects. Benefits Close to public transport Flexible working culture At Charterhouse, we embrace and value diversity of culture, working arrangements, sexual orientation, and gender identity. On behalf of our client, we promote a workplace that actively seeks to include and welcome unique contributions of all people; to embrace and celebrate the value of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff, their skills, and contributions to the workplace. For further information please send me an email - ******
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