A love for people and a desire to make a positive impact
We caught up with Maree to discuss her role, her team of talented communications specialists and the incredibly successful ‘Ready Set Go’ campaign.
Council Careers in
Communications
Be the voice of Local Government.
Effective communication with residents and businesses is vital to our success. The work you do will encourage engagement and feedback which is essential to local area strategic planning, infrastructure planning and delivery of services to the community.
Types of Media and Communications Roles:
Communications and Marketing Manager/Officer/Advisor
Media Officer
Community Engagement Officer
Social Media Officer/ Team Leader
Digital Content Producer
What we do:
Ongoing Council initiatives include:
- Developing better websites with increased functionality
- Using social media effectively including council apps
- Strengthening media relations
- Creating new digitally-focused jobs in councils
Read here how Jen moved into community engagement at council.
Qualification requirements:
Tertiary qualifications in Communications, Media or Marketing are generally required for communications roles.
Relevant vocational education and training (VET) qualifications for entry-level positions are:
- Certificate III in Information Technology
- Certificate IV in Marketing and Communication
- Diploma of Marketing and Communication
- Diploma of Social Media Marketing
The Universities Admission Centre
For more information about university courses visit The Universities Admission Centre.
My Skills
For more information about VET courses and training providers visit My Skills.
Communications People Stories
Working in Councils
The scale and diversity of work on offer in Local Government is impressive as is the direct and positive impact this work has on the communities we serve.
Is council right for you?
Local Government’s 189,000 employees have many different skills and backgrounds, but together they share certain values and attributes that enable them to succeed at Council.
