Bayside Council

Communications Assistant – Casual

• An exciting opportunity to provide communications support
• Flexible casual hours
• Friendly team-oriented environment

Our Team

At Bayside Council, we are committed to a positive, flexible and supportive workplace culture, where our people and customers feel respected and valued. We are proud to serve our community through operating with transparency, integrity and in the best interests of the Bayside community to deliver exceptional service.

About the Role

To provide and maintain high quality communications and speech writing support to ensure exposure of key Council activities and programs and effectively convey our messages, values, and objectives to various stakeholders.

Capture compelling and high-quality photographs that align with our brand and communication goals.

This is a casual / flexible role that is required to support the Communications team both within and outside of business hours to facilitate the provision of photography at key events and meetings.

You can also expect to:

• Develop speeches for the Mayor, Councillors, General Manager, Executives, spokespersons, and other key representatives.
• Create and edit content for various communication channels, including media releases, articles, internal communications and in the production of printed publications and digital assets for the Council website and social pages.
• Collaborate with different departments to gather information and insights for content development.
• Tailor messaging to suit different audiences and occasions.
• Ensure consistency in tone, style, and key messaging across all speeches.
• Support the communications team in managing media inquiries and requests.
• Conduct research to gather data and insights for speechwriting and communication materials.
• Facilitate the provision of photography and note taking at key events, meetings and consultations.
• Demonstrate sound time management and organisational skills with demonstrated experience in managing competing priorities levels and volumes of work.
• Promote the positive and collaborative culture and values of the organisation through open, fair and transparent decision making and ethical, professional behaviour.
• Work in collaboration with and assist the team, office manager and other key stakeholders to achieve business unit goals, work requests, demands and Council priorities.

About You

We are looking for an industrious individual with the following:

• Passion for photography and communication, with a flair for visual storytelling
• Tertiary or other qualifications and/or equivalent experience.
• Current Drivers Licence Class C
• Flexibility to work across varied hours and various locations as required.
• Excellent attention to detail and written communication skills.
• Strong customer service skills and ability to confidentially handle sensitive issues.

Our Benefits and Culture

As an organisation, we pride ourselves in offering a flexible working environment centred on delivering great outcomes for our customers, whether internal or external. Bayside Council has a strong culture of collaboration and delivering exciting new initiatives for our community.

Apply Now

Before submitting your application, please take the time to read the job description.

Your application should include an up-to-date resume (max 3 pages) and a covering letter including your skills and experience (max 2 pages).

Applications must be submitted by email to recruitment@bayside.nsw.gov.au with the subject line F24/89 Communications Assistant

Deadline: 11:59pm Thursday, 22 February 2024

Salary Range: $38.05 - $42.62 per hour (plus 25% casual loading), plus 11% superannuation (appropriate weekend penalty rates apply)

Enquiries: Madeline Riley – Lead Digital Communications and Media at madeline.riley@bayside.nsw.gov.au or on 9366 3899

Applicants may be required to satisfactorily undertake a Criminal History Check, Medical and/or Working with Children Check in accordance with the position.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to an equitable, diverse and socially inclusive work environment.