The Hills Shire Council

Casual Digital Media Content Creator

Casual Digital Media Content Creator

• Competitive rates of pay
• Supportive team culture
• Contribute to the Shire’s Art & Culture

We’re looking for an enthusiastic digital content creator to build and retain Council’s online audiences with content that engages our communities and conveys the decisions, activities and objectives of Council.

Working with us:
At The Hills Shire Council, we live our values of Honesty, Integrity, Loyalty, Leadership and Safety through the work that we perform for the community. We are committed to an inclusive, diverse, and supportive workplace culture where our people and customers feel respected and valued. Council also prides itself on being a Child Safe Organisation that is committed to promoting the health, safety, welfare, and wellbeing of children and young people in our community.

What this role looks like:
• Create a broad range of content, including stories, articles, social media tiles, graphics, photos and videos for Council’s online audiences.
• Collaborate with teams to develop and implement innovative digital marketing strategies to promote the activities, objectives and decisions of Council.
• Act as a brand champion for the organisation and ensure all content adheres to Council’s style guidelines.
• Prepare e-newsletters and manage distribution to various databases.
• Manage website content for Council’s main and ancillary sites including the Pioneer Theatre, Waves and Hills Focus online magazine as required.

What we are seeking in our new team member:
• More than 3 years in a similar role
• Ability to write competently and concisely, understand storytelling and content creation and editorial copy skills
• Demonstrated flair in understanding social media trends to ensure Council is taking advantage of new opportunities to communicate
• Competency in using Canva or a similar design platform for producing social media tiles is desirable
• Solve problems through strategic and lateral thinking and proficient in the identification, communication and implementation of alternative courses of action or strategies.

Benefits of working with us:
Competitive rates starting from $57.18 per hour (including casual loading and excluding superannuation), paid weekly, paid training to maintain skills, active Social Club, additional leave, aquatic and fitness membership discounts, onsite undercover parking, and an onsite café.

Next steps:
Please review the Position Description available on Council’s Careers Page, Careers at Council, and submit your application online by 5pm on 30 January 2025. As applications will be assessed upon receipt, early submission is encouraged, and you may be contacted prior to the closing date. People with disabilities, who meet the selection criteria, are encouraged to apply. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made or if you need any other assistance with submitting your application, please feel free to contact the HR team at hr@thehills.nsw.gov.au. Offers of employment will be subject to following pre-employment checks: Psychometric Testing, Reference Checks, Identity Check, Medical checks (including Drug and Alcohol Screening), Working With Children (where applicable), and Criminal History. We assess applications on merit and
suitability related to the inherent requirements of the position. Only people with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position.