Communications Assistant
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CommunicationsAssistant
Scone
Temporary Part-Time (21 hours per week up to 6months)
Therole:
As a Communications Assistant youll help shape and deliver engagingcommunications that connect our organisation with the community. Workingalongside the Senior Communications Advisor and wider Communications teamyoull coordinate content support key communications activities and providevaluable administrative assistance across the organisation including CustomerServices when required.
Whats on offer:
- A salary range from $1181.30 to $1323.10 per 35 hour week (based on relevant skills and experience) 12% superannuation
- Pro-rata Annual Leave entitlements
- Generous uniform allowance
- Access to Long Service Leave after five years
- Training and upskilling opportunities
- Salary sacrifice options
What we need from you:
- Qualifications or experience in communications marketing graphic design media or a related field with experience in a similar role.
- Excellent organisation and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities work independently and collaborate effectively in a team.
- Strong communication skills with a keen eye for detail and experience creating engaging content across print digital and social media platforms.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and design/content creation tools with experience in Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator Photoshop InDesign) and other creative software highly regarded.
- Experience with websites and social media including CMS platforms (e.g. WordPress) and channels such as Facebook LinkedIn Instagram and X plus a current unrestricted drivers licence.
Aboutus:
Council is a progressiveand caring organisation where all our employees work together to deliverquality services to support our community. We strive to make a difference andadd value to the lives of our community. Everything we do is underpinned by thevalues of the organisation and staff which are honest open and accountablehaving mutual respect for all people and cultures ensuring we deliver on ourcommitments providing efficient effective and reliable services to ensurestaff and community safety and to provide improved environmental responsibility.
Located in the picturesque Upper Hunter our shireencompasses the townships of Merriwa Murrurundi Aberdeen and Scone. All greatplaces to live and work come and see for yourself!
JobDescription:
To view the job descriptionfor this role pleaseclick here
Wednesday 12 August 2026
Enquiriesand Further Information:
Give Brayden Duignan Senior CommunicationsAdvisor a call onor e-mail todiscuss this opportunity.
How to Apply:
We encourage all applicantsto apply online and attach their cover letter and resume by the closing date byclicking Apply for this job or through Councils website - .
We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and valuediversity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage all applicantsincluding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people people with disabilityLGBTIQ and culturally diverse communities to join Council.
Council will providereasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout therecruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and requireadjustments to the application recruitment selection and/or assessmentprocess please advise via or 02 to discuss.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
