Digital Content Producer (Social Media)
- Whittlesea, VIC
- Permanent
- Full-time
Band 6A
Salary $ 100,425.59 + Super + Flexible Working
19-day month with RDO or 9-day fortnight option, your choice!About Us
The City of Whittlesea is one of the fastest growing municipalities in Australia. As a local government organisation, we play a pivotal role in the everyday lives of our community. Our vision is to make Whittlesea 2040: A Place For All by ensuring our residents can enjoy access to local services, facilities and infrastructure.Our staff are passionate, skilled and diverse, providing a great environment to work in and succeed.The Role
Make a difference in our community!We have a six-month vacancy for a super-motivated Digital Communications Officer to manage City of Whittlesea’s social media channels and act as a digital media specialist within council’s Public Affairs team. In this role, you will coordinate and oversee the development, scheduling and publishing of engaging content across a range of organic and paid digital channels. This position will moderate comments across our social media platforms to foster productive discussion. You will monitor the performance of our social media channels and work proactively to grow our social media following and reach within the community.About you
You’re tertiary qualified in a relevant field, such as communications, media or journalism, but it’s your experience in creating and running social media campaigns that makes you our ideal candidate.You have managed a range of social and digital platforms in a professional capacity and have contributed to building and growing a loyal following.Great ideas and storytelling ability come easily to you and you know how to deliver engaging social media content that resonates with the target audience. Excellent attention to detail is also essential, as you’ll be delivering accurate, error-free copy and working to defined Council processes and approvals.You’re energised by a fast-paced environment and have excellent interpersonal skills. A demonstrated capacity to collaborate and negotiate with a range of internal and external stakeholders is a must.If this sounds like you, then you should definitely apply!Want to know more?
For more information about this position please access a copy of the position description via the link below or If you have any questions regarding this role, please contact Alli Spoor, Unit Manager Content and Creative on 9217 2170.To apply for this position, you must address the Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description in your cover letter. Please note, that applications that do not address the Selection Criteria may not be considered.Applications close at 11.45pm on Friday 19 September 2025Interviews will take place as suitable candidates are identified.Please note all applicants must apply online, and no late applications will be accepted.We are happy to take applications from international candidates if you have a valid Visa to work in Australia.At the City of Whittlesea, we value diversity and appreciate everyone’s strengths. We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects our municipality. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, people with a disability and people identifying as LGBTIQ. The City of Whittlesea is also a Child Safe employer.Council is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that encourages employees to participate, without discrimination, in both work-related and other activities conducted within a work context, with the support of workplace adjustments. Where possible, the Council will identify and resolve potential barriers to the recruitment and employment of people with disabilities within the organisation.If you require a workplace adjustment to support you during the interview process, please email with your request outlining your preferred method of contact. Workplace adjustment (also known as “reasonable adjustment”) is defined as: “Whatever is considered necessary and achievable to enable an employee to perform their job role efficiently and to the best of their abilities”. A Workplace adjustment can be requested at any stage in the recruitment process and/or as a part of the employment of an individual.