- Salary $110 to $122 per annum pro rata + 12% Superannuation
- Parental Leave vacancy, 0.6 FTE to 31 August 2026
- Lead impactful campaigns, grow service uptake and elevate customer experience
At Whitehorse City Council, community is at the heart of everything we do. To stay ahead of and best respond to the evolving changes and needs of the community, the organisation is undertaking an exciting journey that will transform ways of working and will empower employees to be innovative and constantly striving towards providing excellent customer experience at all times. The five pillars of our organisation focus on:
The role:
The Senior Communications Advisor will develop and support the implementation of external and internal communications strategies to enhance Council’s reputation and to connect Council’s workforce. The role will lead best-practice communications strategies and develop high quality communications and marketing materials within a complex environment.
About you:
To be considered for this position you will have:
- Tertiary qualifications in a marketing or related discipline, or relevant experience preferably within a local government, community, service provision or cultural services setting
- Demonstrated experience in developing marketing and strategic communications strategies
- Demonstrated experience in implementing creative campaigns across multiple channels
- Demonstrated experience in managing a complex stakeholder environment in a large organisation
- Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to use data to evaluate communications and marketing strategies
- Demonstrated success in managing competing demands to design and execute timely plans
In return, we will offer:
The ability to make a difference - Working at Whitehorse City Council you contribute to making a real difference in the lives of the community and those that live, learn, work or visit Whitehorse. Every day you really will see how the work you're involved in benefits the diverse community.
Great working conditions – a professional environment, friendly and supportive teams and a flexibility program that promotes employee work life balance.
An extensive Health and Wellbeing offering – Employee assistance program, private health insurance benefits, health checks (skin, hearing and vaccinations), discounted gym membership and facilities (e.g. Theatre, Arts, Leisure) and an active health and wellness program (e.g. stretching, healthy eating demonstrations and health challenges.
Career opportunities – engaging work and the opportunity to apply your skills and experience.
Transformation - We are in a time of transformation to stay ahead of the evolving changes and needs of our community. Together, we are on an exciting journey to empower all of our employees to be innovative, and constantly strive towards continuous improvement.
Reward & Recognition - extensive reward and recognition program, corporate learning offerings, study assistance and comprehensive leadership development programs.
Further Information:
Further information is available from Georgia Frangoulis, Coordinator Experience and Digital on 0466 716 665. To apply, please submit a copy of your resume (max 5 pages) and one page statement addressing the selection criteria and what you would bring to the role by 17 May 2026.
Download the Position Description:
Senior Communications Advisor
City of Whitehorse is a culturally and linguistically diverse community. We are proud of the diversity of our workforce and recognise the strength this provides in meeting the needs of our community. We are committed to upholding a safe, inclusive and respectful workplace that values the contribution of all.
Whitehorse City Council is committed to being a child safe organisation. We recognise our responsibilities to keep children and young people safe from harm and have established policies, procedures and training to achieve these commitments.
ABOUT US
The City of Whitehorse, located 15 kilometres east of the Melbourne CBD, is a culturally diverse community of almost 177,000 people. Whitehorse includes the suburbs of Box Hill, Burwood, Nunawading, Blackburn, Mitcham, Forest Hill and Vermont and is characterised by quiet tree-lined residential streets, an abundance of parks, gardens and natural bushland reserves, bustling shopping centres and a diverse range of arts, cultural, sports and leisure facilities.
Whitehorse City Council provides more than 100 services and facilities across a range of areas within our community services, city development, infrastructure, corporate services and transformation directorates. Whitehorse is one of Melbourne’s largest metropolitan councils with a workforce of approximately 1300 employees and aspires to foster an inclusive, vibrant, prosperous and sustainable community. Our employees help us achieve these goals!
At Whitehorse, employee health, wellbeing and development are paramount, and we aim for everyone to become the best they can be in the workplace. Benefits of working with us include:
A welcoming and supportive working environment
Great opportunities for training and to build a long-term career within Whitehorse or the local government sector.
Extensive employee health and wellbeing programs including flexible working arrangements
Salary sacrifice options for gym / swim memberships, childcare and superannuation; and access to novated vehicle leases.
Competitive terms and conditions of employment
Ample onsite parking at most facilities with ready access to public transport
