A career with Bega Valley Shire Council offers the opportunity to engage in meaningful and diverse work that supports the vibrant communities of the south-east corner of NSW. Nestled between rolling hills and some of the state’s most stunning beaches, this region is home to a variety of people who enjoy both rural and coastal living.

As an AR Bluett Award winning Council, we are proud of our dedicated and talented team, whose efforts make our success possible.

With a workforce of over 350, we provide essential services to our communities, including libraries, customer service, finance, children’s services, engineering, project management, road maintenance, water management, environment, parks, gardens, and town centres.

We offer a range of employment benefits to support our staff, which may include:

• Rostered days off
• Flexible work arrangements
• Salary packaging

The Opportunity

We have an opportunity for a creative and engaging individual to actively prepare a range of materials that promote the operations and engagement activities of Council through various internal and external communication mediums.

As a Communication Officer, you will lead the development of a range of communication materials that proactively and retrospectively support the work being done across the organisation and prepare written material for newsletters, media releases, social media and other promotional content. You will proactively work with all sections of Council to identify stories and activities, follow up media enquiries, and provide photography, videography and design support to enhance Council’s communication and engagement activities.

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About You

We are seeking an individual who holds a degree-level qualification in communication, public relations, journalism or related discipline, and has highly developed writing, content creation and editing skills for a range of formats.

You will have the following skills and experience;

• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing communication strategies for diverse audiences.
• Proficient digital communication skills including use of social media (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Youtube).
• Photography, video and design skills suitable for publication.
• Experience working in the communications/marketing industry.

Benefits

This is a permanent, full time position working 35 hours per week.

The total remuneration package for this position commences at $95,484.48 gross per annum, comprising of:

• $1,639.50 per week base salary
• $196.74 per week superannuation (calculated at 12%)

Additional benefits for this position include:

• Rostered day off scheme (nine day fortnight)
• Annual Award salary increases and performance reviews
• Salary packaging program (SmartSalary)
• Wellbeing Initiatives – Fitness Passport, Employee Assistance Program, Telus Health App, social club, health monitoring and annual flu vaccinations.

For further information on this position, please contact Kaliegh Smerdon - Manager | Engagement and Corporate Strategy on 02 6499 2430.

Applications close 11.59pm AEDT on 1 February 2026.

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia and address the advertised selection criteria demonstrating their suitability for the role.

This position requires applicants to be suitably immunised in line with recommendations from the Australian Immunisation Handbook, mandated Public Health Orders and/or Councils Immunisation Procedure.