About the role Temporary Full time for up to 12 months. The primary purpose of this position is to connect Penrith residents, staff and other key stakeholders to Council’s key corporate messages, services and products in a meaningful way. The role is expected to use strategic communications to facilitate understanding and engagement on and about Council’s programs, projects and services. Essential criteria Tertiary qualification and/or experience in Communications or a related discipline Demonstrated experience building positive perceptions for an organisation through the development and implementation of strategic communications Demonstrated experience producing content suited to a range of formats and diverse audiences, including online and print formats Demonstrated experience delivering and evaluating a major communications plan Demonstrate the use of emerging technologies and their implementation in communication outcomes Successful time management skills especially in relation to meeting deadlines and managing multiple tasks Desirable criteria Previous experience working in Local Government Experience working in the media or in a similar role Current Class C driver licence How to Apply Visit careers.penrith.city to view the position description and to find out more information about employment with Penrith City Council. To submit your application, please apply online using the link below. Applicants are required to submit comprehensive responses to the selection criteria (listed above) as a part of their cover letter. Applicants who do not meet the essential criteria will not be considered. Completed applications must be received by 11.55pm on the closing date. Please allow 4 weeks from the closing date for the processing of your application. For further information about the position, please contact Andrew Farrell, Communications Coordinator on 4732 8203. About us At Penrith City Council, we’re passionate about people; in our community and in our workplace. We want you to be able to be your best self and we get that work is just one part of your life, so we’re here to support you in the moments that matter. As the winner of the 2020 Local Government Excellence in People and Culture Award and an Excellence Award winner in the 2020 Australian HR Awards, you can be confident in joining a workplace that offers truly outstanding benefits, including: A range of flexible work arrangements Health and wellbeing leave 15 days personal leave And much, much more Penrith is a City with exciting city-shaping projects and programs unfolding right across the region. We’re looking for the best and brightest to join Council’s Communications, Digital, Design and Corporate Events Team to contribute to this work through engaging and dynamic communications, digital and events campaigns and strategies. The department consists of a multi-disciplinary team of dedicated specialists that support the organisation's communications, digital, design and corporate and civic events needs. Collectively we deliver strategic communications campaigns, visual and online communications, media management, and corporate events - including civic, ceremonial and organisational events. Council is a Child Safe Organisation, for more information about this please see our website .