Strategic Lead - Digital Communications & Web

Job Description

Strategic Lead - Digital Communications & Web Work type: Permanent Full Time Location: Greater Dandenong City Council Department: Corporate Development Salary: $109,385 - $122,398 per annum (plus super) About Us Located 35km to the southeast of Melbourne, Greater Dandenong City Council covers 129 square kilometres and has a population of over 169,000 people. The central activities district is Melbourne's second largest retail and commercial centre and includes large shopping complexes at Dandenong and Keysborough as well as the highly popular Dandenong Market. Greater Dandenong City Council is the most culturally diverse locality in Australia, with residents from over 150 different birthplaces, nearly two-thirds of whom were born overseas. Key industries include manufacturing, health care and social assistance, retail trade, wholesale trade and transport. We are a progressive organisation of exceptional character that offers a dynamic and rewarding work environment to approximately 900 employees. We recognise that our staff are vital to the delivery of excellent service to our community and the achievement of our long-term vision. We invest in the development of our people, and we strive to be a workplace that is respectful, engaged, accountable, creative and honest. About the Role Come and join us in the foodie capital of Melbourne. Greater Dandenong is a vibrant municipality and our Council colleagues are deeply committed to making a difference and serving the local community. Our Comms & Engagement team is supportive and fun. This is a leadership position with responsibility for providing strategic leadership of our digital channels, with a direct focus on our several web and intranet sites. You’ll have colleagues to take the reins on social media and content creation, but we’re looking for someone who will take our Drupal sites up to the next level to support a great customer experience. About You You’ll be an experienced digital comms professional with exceptional writing for web, good judgment and excellent project management skills. You’ll be friendly and build your network across Council quickly. You’ll have a passion for data and look for insights about what it’s telling us, making recommendations about what we should do next. A willingness to turn your hand to web updates, social media posts, EDMs, creating reels and other content will also be well regarded. It will be demanding, but there’s lots of latitude to shape this role. We provide genuine workplace flexibility to achieve work/life balance. We’ll provide you with professional development, networking opportunities and the chance to make a difference. Benefits of working with us Salary sacrifice childcare (where available) Flexible working options supported including hybrid work Access to learning & development programs including study assistance Reward & recognition programs Health initiatives Access to our support and wellbeing programs For more information about our benefits, please visit our careers page: Working with Us Council will consider flexible working arrangements for all positions. We embrace our diverse community and encourage applications from everyone including people of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander background, people of diverse sexual orientation and gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people of varied age, ability, and faith. Council will give due consideration to any workplace adjustments to accommodate the needs of any prospective or existing staff member. Council is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment and promoting cultural safety and wellbeing for children with zero tolerance for child abuse and harm. To apply Applicants must adequately meet the requirements of the role and fully address the selection criteria contained in the position description. To view a copy of this position description, please click on the link below. You may be required to undertake practical testing, work preference profiling / psychometric testing, functional capacity assessment (physical) or aptitude testing. The successful candidate will be asked to produce a clear Working with Children Check and will be asked to consent to a national police check (and where relevant an ‘international criminal history check’), subject to the operation of spent conviction laws. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits. Applications close: 5pm, Tuesday 28th January 2025 Further information: Alecia Pinner, 8571 5581 Greater Dandenong City Council acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of this land, the Bunurong People, and pays respect to their Elders past and present. We recognise and respect their continuing connections to climate, culture, country and waters. #J-18808-Ljbffr