Digital Communications and Content Advisor

Bring stories to life as our new Digital Communications & Content Advisor

Are you a digital storyteller with a passion for creating content that connects, engages and inspires? Banyule City Council is seeking a Digital Communications and Content Advisor to bring our community stories to life and help shape the way we communicate across our digital channels.

As part of our dynamic Communications team, you’ll be driving Council’s digital channels (social media, e-news, advertising channels and campaigns) to consistently deliver clear, engaging and audience-focused content. You’ll own the end-to-end delivery of digital storytelling, social media activity and small-scale campaigns, whilst also providing expert digital communications advice to drive continuous improvement across the organisation.

Why you’ll love this role and what you’ll do:

This role plays a direct role in shaping how our community (130,000+ people!) experience and understand Council - from the major projects we're delivering to the day-to-day community updates.

You’ll take genuine ownership of Council's social media and digital newsletters, while working as part of a small team to deliver on campaigns that influence our community. Some of things you’ll do include:

• Crafting engaging digital content for our website, social media, e‑newsletters and online campaigns
• Leading, scheduling and publishing content across Council’s social media channels
• Monitoring online communities, responding to public comments, and supporting a positive brand voice
• Producing and editing photography and video tailored for digital audiences
• Leading paid digital advertising campaigns across social and digital channels
• Telling meaningful stories about our community, services and projects
• Translating complex information into simple, accessible and impactful messaging
• Providing expert advice to business units on digital communications, content creation and social media best practice
• Supporting campaign delivery and collaborating across the Communications & Engagement team

About you - what you’ll bring/what we are looking for:

• Extensive experience using social media in a professional/business environment
• Strong digital storytelling, writing and editing skills
• Ability to design, publish and manage content across websites and digital platforms
• Strong understanding of analytics tools and using data to enhance content performance
• Experience delivering successful communication outcomes
• Ability to work proactively, creatively and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Photography, videography and/or graphic design skills (Adobe Creative Suite desirable)

For detailed information please see the position description and candidate information pack.

What’s on offer

• A permanent full-time position with genuine work-life balance, hybrid working, and generous leave arrangements.
• Monthly Rostered Day Off (RDO).
• Salary from $98,255.03 to $106,820.88 per annum plus super.
• 26 weeks of paid parental leave - primary carer/4 weeks of paid parental leave – partner.
• Collaborative and inclusive team culture
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities, including health and well-being initiatives.

Pre employment requirements:

• Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC).
• Driver's license

Ready to apply?:If your happy place is consistently delivering clear, engaging and audience-focused content — we’d love to hear from you.

Applications close: 24 February 2026 at 11.45pm. Please submit your resume and cover letter addressing the key selection criteria and setting out your achievements aligned to the requirements of the position. Please also address the role specific question in the application form.

For further details about a position, please see the position description and candidate information pack. If you have any questions, please call Glenn Frisch on 0478 280 470 or Shawn Neilsen on 0412 616229.

Not quite the role for you? Check out these other roles we have available as part of our Communications team here

Why choose Banyule? Join a dedicated team committed to making a positive impact on our community – where everything we do is based towards achieving our Community Vision 2041:

“We in Banyule are a thriving, sustainable, inclusive and connected community. We are engaged, we belong, and we value and protect our environment.”

At Banyule Council, you'll have the opportunity to drive service excellence, engage with diverse stakeholders, and contribute to the betterment of our community. We offer a supportive, collaborative, and innovative work environment where your skills and expertise will be valued and rewarded. Banyule City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer; we value diversity and inclusion, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support, or access requirement, we encourage you to inform us through your application or email[email protected]

Our Values: Our employees align their careers with Banyule because they share our values of respect, integrity, responsibility, initiative, and inclusion. They thrive in our strong learning and development culture, and the positive way we work in partnership with the community. You will share our values and have a passion for helping a community of over 130,000 residents to live happier, healthier and more connected lives, all while growing your skills and advancing your career. We look forward to you starting the next chapter of your career at Banyule Council.

Diversity Statement: Our community is made up of diverse, cultures, beliefs, abilities, bodies, sexualities, ages, and genders. We are committed to access, equity, participation, and rights for everyone: principles that empower, foster harmony, and increase the well-being of an inclusive community.

To discover more about Banyule's commitment to advancing gender equality in the workplace, please find Banyule's Workplace Gender Equality Action Plan 2021-2025.

Acknowledgment of the Traditional Custodians: Banyule City Council is proud to acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people as Traditional Custodians of the land and we pay respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders, past, present and emerging, who have resided in the area and have been an integral part of the region’s history.

Banyule City Council endorses the Uluru Statement from the Heart in full and accepts the invitation to walk with First Nations peoples, to a better future for us all.

Child Safe Standards Statement of Commitment: Banyule City Council is a child-safe organisation committed to the safety and well-being of children.

Council has a zero tolerance for child abuse. All allegations and safety concerns will be treated seriously and acted upon. As a child-safe organisation we are committed to providing a child-safe environment where children feel safe, are empowered, valued and protected. Council will actively listen to children, ensuring their voices are heard and considered in decisions that affect their lives.