Job Task Analysis - Strategic Engagement & Communication

Kingston City Council is seeking a Marketing and Communications Advisor to help tell the Active Kingston story - including our brand-new Mordi Aquatic Centre - our biggest ever investment in health and wellbeing for the community.

This is your chance to drive creative campaigns, develop engaging content, and connect our community with services that make Kingston an even better place to live, work, and play.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver marketing campaigns to boost memberships and visits to our Leisure Centres.
• Develop communications strategies for Council programs and events, creating compelling digital content, social media posts, videos, photography, infographics, and more.
• Build excitement and momentum for the new Mordi Aquatic Centre.
• Advise senior management, CEO, Councillors, and the Mayor on communications and marketing opportunities.
• Build strong partnerships across Council and with the community to maximise engagement and impact.
• Manage digital content, monitor performance, and use insights to shape campaigns.

About You:

You’re a creative storyteller, organised multi-tasker, and proactive communicator who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

• Experience in communications, marketing, PR, or community engagement.
• Strong writing, editing, and content creation skills across multiple channels.
• Digital marketing savvy, including social media, websites, and content analytics.
• Excellent relationship-building, organisational, and time-management skills.
• Tertiary qualifications in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field (or significant experience).

What We Offer:

• Hybrid work options – average 2 days working from home (or pro rata)
• Flexible Work Options, including remote and work flexible work hours
• Learning and development opportunities through professional development programs
• Access to accrued day off every four weeks (Full time employees only)
• Salary Packaging
• Purchase leave options
• Career development opportunities
• Study/development assistance
• Discounted gym memberships
• 16 weeks paid parental leave for both primary and partner carers
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Social club events
• Close to Public transport
• Free Onsite parking

Kingston values diversity and is committed to creating a workplace where everyone can be their true self. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds, identities and experiences to apply.

To be considered for this role, applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia.