Manningham City Council

Communications, Engagement and Brand Coordinator

• Temporary
  fixed‑term Part time, (0.6 FTE - 22.8 hours per week ) until 5 March 2027
• Band
  8 - Salary: $132,088 to $148,012 (pro rata) plus 12% superannuation and
  benefits
• Job‑share
  opportunity in Doncaster area

Shape the story. Lead the brand. Create connections. Inspire
a team.

About us

Manningham Council proudly delivers over 100 different
services to our vibrant and diverse community. From parks and galleries to
shopping hubs and home care, it is our focus to ensure that Manningham remains
a liveable and harmonious place to reside, work and visit.

We provide challenging and rewarding employment
opportunities to innovative, passionate, and driven people. We have a positive
and friendly working environment, and we offer our employees a range of
benefits, including flexible work options, opportunities for career
development, and health and wellbeing initiatives.

We’re constantly transforming our organisation to best
support the needs of our local community. And we are looking for a new game
changer to join the team. A high performing individual who wants to shape
positive and inclusive outcomes for our community. You’ll have the opportunity
to take ownership of your work while developing and testing new ideas within a
culture of learning to deliver excellent outcomes for Manningham.

About the role

Working in a job‑share arrangement, you will jointly lead a
high‑performing communications team across integrated communications, brand and
publications. You will manage the day-to-day priorities of the team and be
responsible for all external communication activities.

You will also play a critical advisory role in larger cross
functional projects. Your communications and engagement experience will ensure
we maximise our presence in the community and result in positive outcomes for
our customers.

About you

• Tertiary
  qualification in communications or a related field.
• Experience
  leading a customer-focused communications teams.
• Great
  problem-solving and influencing skills.
• Certificate
  in Engagement from the International Association for Public Participation
  (IAP2) desirable.

Position Description can be viewed below or is available
on the job advertisement on the Manningham careers’ section:Job Vacancies

Find out more

If you have any questions about the position please contact Jude
Whelan, Manager Engaged Communities on 9840 9344.

For all other enquiries email [email protected]

Your application for this position should be addressed to Jude
Whelan and can be submitted via the form below.

Applications close Sunday 7 September 2026 at 11:00pm

Don’t meet every requirement for this role? Studies have
shown women and those of underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for
roles unless they meet all the criteria. We recognise that different
experiences make for great community outcomes. If your experience doesn’t
perfectly align with the selection criteria, but you’re excited about this role
and keen to work at Manningham Council, we encourage you to apply now.

Council recognises the benefits of a diverse workforce
for its employees and customers.

To ensure equity of access to employment opportunities,
Council encourages applications from underrepresented groups including people
who are from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people from
different ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientation and cultural
backgrounds.

Manningham Council have a number of policies and
practices to help support our staff, including a Working from Home policy,
flexible work practices and an IT infrastructure to support various
communication methods when working remotely.

If you require any additional support or adjustments
regarding interview arrangements, please advise the contact listed above in
advance.

Manningham Council is a child safe organisation and, as
such, applicants may be required to hold a Working with Children Check.