Communications & Engagement Officer
Communications & Engagement Officer
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Job Description
Overview of role:
Were looking for a talented and passionate communication go-getter to join our communications team at Coliban Water as a Communication & Engagement Officer for a Fulltime 12 month fixed term contract.
We want someone incredibly well organised who thrives in a fast-paced environment isnt afraid of a deadline or the unexpected is a natural problem solver remains cool in a crisis loves all things communication and who writes like a pro.
Every day will be a little bit different. Youll use your experience to design and deliver communication and engagement plans prepare content thats factual (but also engaging and interesting) and youll have the smarts to tailor your messages for the right channel (at the right time) to engage with our customers stakeholders and communities.
Youll become a trusted advisor for your colleagues understanding their needs and delivering timely accurate and proactive advice and communication to support important projects campaigns and activities. And youll be equally comfortable engaging with external stakeholders including the media.
With great plans big things happening and an exciting program of initiatives to help deliver safe secure and sustainable water over the next 50 years youll be an advocate and chief storyteller for our business continually evolving and sharing our story and evaluating the success of how we do it.
In return youll be part of a great team doing work that makes a real difference - and thats a good feeling.
Key Responsibilities:
As our Communications & Engagement Officer youll be accountable for:
- Delivery of the media relations program including responding to enquiries preparing media releases and developing as appropriate subsequent digital communications.
- Developing easy-to-read accurate timely and relevant written material for all types of purposes including engagement campaigns publications and online.Coordinate corporate advertising including campaigns and non-campaign advertising (e.g. tenders public notices).
- implementing and evaluating communications and engagement plansthatalignwithColibanWatersvisionandpurpose.
- Working collaboratively with members of the Engagement and Events team on development of communications and engagement activities to ensure messages toourcustomersandstakeholdersalign.
About you:
- Theabilitytoperformavarietyoftaskstodeliveraneffectivecorporatecommunications and engagement able to respond and adapt to changing priorities and operationaldemandswithminimalnotice.
- Highly developed communications and engagement skills with the ability to build effective and professionalworkingrelationshipswithinternalandexternalstakeholders.
- Provenexperienceinmediarelationsandissuesmanagementandcoordinationofaproactive media agendausingtraditionalanddigitalchannels.
- Some relevant experience in communications and engagement together with qualifications acquired through a tertiary degree in communications or engagement.
Sound like you Wed love to hear from you.
Learn more in the position description
Salary:
The salary and conditions for this position will be as per the Coliban Water Enterprise Agreement 2021 Band 3 $74200 - $90097 Superannuation salary range will be offered to the successful candidate commensurate with their skills and experience.
Enquiries:
For further information please contact Jessica Dore onor via email at
To apply please submit your resume and cover letter by COB 24/6/2025.
Why join us
At Coliban Water our people are on a mission to create a better life for our customers and communities now and tomorrow.
We love what we do and our location in the centre of a region that takes in 49 towns from Trentham to Echuca.
Our commitment to inclusion means youll feel at home here no matter who you are who you love or what you stand for. As part of the team you receive a monthly accrued day off time off over Christmas the flexibility to shape your work to suit your lifestyle and generous parental carer and workplace study leave policies.
At Coliban Water we balance a small team rhythm with the reach and resources of one of the largest Victorian regional urban water corporations.
What are you waiting for Wed love you to join us.
Applicants will need to successfully complete all core training requirements in the expected timeframes and may be required to undertake a Police Check Working with Children Check Pre-Employment Medicals or Psychometric testing where applicable. Applicants may also be required to produce evidence of their Right to Work in Australia.
We welcome applications from individuals of all abilities. We are committed to creating an accessible and inclusive workplace for everyone including people with disabilities and diverse abilities. If you need any support during the application process or would like to discuss interview adjustments please contact Jessica Dore onor via email at
Please indicate any adjustments (administrative environmental or procedural) you may need to effectively participate in the recruitment process and/or carry out the requirements of the role you are applying for.
Please note that applicants may be contacted prior to the closing date of this advertisement.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Contract
