Georges River Council

Communications Cadet

About Our Council 

Georges River Council is a leading, people-focused organisation with approximately 600 staff members. Our people are working to make the Georges River area an accessible, green, diverse and innovative community and economy. We are dedicated to providing vibrant public places, sustaining and developing a thriving creative culture, helping protect our natural environment, and making our suburbs more liveable.

The FutureGEN Program 

Georges River Council's FutureGEN Cadetship Program provides under graduates, the opportunity to develop professional skills, undertake tailored learning and development activities, and receive mentoring from senior staff. At Council we aim to provide you with invaluable experience, where you will also be making a difference to improve the quality of life of our diverse community. With our support, you will work on important community projects from day one, with real responsibilities and real outcomes.

As part of our entry level talent program, you will have an opportunity to engage in networking events which are focused on personal and professional development with other FutureGEN program members across Council.

The Role

The Communications and Engagement team delivers internal and external communications, community consultation, public relations and media management services and strategies for Council. 

The communications cadet will be provided with work-based training at Council, whilst being required to study a relevant undergraduate degree at a university. This role will gain experience in the multi-facetted communications requirements within local government whilst also providing support to the Communications and Engagement team. The position will support the content creation and management of internal and community messaging with guidance from the coordinator and experienced team members.

Eligibility 

To be eligible to apply, you must be entering your penultimate or final year of a relevant university undergraduate degree at the time of commencing in January 2025. You will need to be enrolled in the degree for all of 2025.  

Qualifications, Certificates & Licences

• Enrolled and in the process of completing a Degree in Communications, Media, Public Relations or a related degree.

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with staff and the community
• Ability to work effectively within a collaborative team in a common-sense and practical manner
• Good organisational skills
• Ability to work with minimal supervision

About the opportunity and what we can offer you

• Temporary, Part-time - minimum 14 hours per week and up to 21 hours per week
• Salary from $54,605.23 -$62,365.62 per annum pro rata plus 11.5% superannuation 
• Flexible working arrangements including hybrid work arrangement, flexible start and finish times
• Fitness Passport Program offering discounted membership for you and your family to selected facilities
• Sponsored Study Program - up to 6 days of paid study leave per 12 months study pro rata
• Generous leave benefits 
• Employee Assistance Program
• Salary Packaging Options
• Employee Rewards Program
• Ongoing education and resources

If you want to kick start your career in Local Government and get paid while you learn, take a look at the essential criteria located in the Position Description and submit your application today! Applicants are asked to ensure that they provide responses to the targeted questions, failure to do so may result in your application not being considered.

If you would like further information on this role, please contact the Coordinator Communications and Engagement via media@georgesriver.nsw.gov.au.

Applications must be completed and submitted via our website. Closing Date: Sunday 3 November 2024 at 11.59 PM AEST.

Offers of employment at Georges River Council are contingent upon satisfactory results of a thorough background check.

Georges River Council aims to be a leading, people-focused organisation delivering outstanding results for our community and city. We foster our values of Accountability, Professionalism, Unity and Honesty and take pride in promoting the image of Council in the community.

We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

At Georges River Council we are committed to putting children first and championing child safety within our community. We actively advocate for the rights of children and young people and will uphold our commitment as a child safe organisation.

Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights (with no Visa restrictions) in Australia to apply for this position.