ABOUT US

Change your lifestyle and live and work in a vibrant community and great coastal environment.

Ballina Shire Council is situated on the Far North Coast of New South Wales, 20 minutes from Byron Bay and one hour from the Gold Coast. The shire is a popular tourism destination with pristine beaches, rainforest retreats and hinterland hideaways.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Position

We are offering a great opportunity for an experienced and motivated person to join our Communications team. This position plays a key role within a dynamic and professional team focused on enhancing community engagement with Council’s services, programs and initiatives. A focus of the role is to contribute to the development and delivery of communication and marketing plans, with an emphasis on producing high-quality, creative content. You will support the timely creation and publication of engaging collateral across a range of digital and traditional media channels, helping to strengthen Council’s public presence and connection with the community.

Hours of work for this part time position are 28 hours per week.

To be successful you will bring

• Behaviour that positively demonstrates Council’s values of: creative, accessible, respect, energetic and safe.
• Certificate IV qualification or higher in communications, graphic design, digital media or equivalent demonstrated experience.
• Proven experience in communications, marketing or a related field.
• Demonstrated high proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop) and Canva.
• Proven experience using content management systems, particularly OpenCities and/or Granicus YourSay.
• Proven ability to deliver fast, accurate, and high-volume content production while consistently adhering to brand and communication guidelines.
• Demonstrated high level communication and administration skills.

The rewards

• A part time annual salary range of $56,600 to $65,000 (plus 12% superannuation) dependent upon skills, experience and qualifications.
• Flexible work arrangements to support your lifestyle.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
• Job security and a supportive, values-driven workplace culture
• Health and wellbeing initiatives, including Fitness Passport member options
• Meaningful work that contributes to the sustainability and liveability of our region.
• An inclusive culture where all our people are valued, EEO, diversity and differences are respected.
• An absolute focus on our peoples’ safety and well being.
• Generous Award workplace conditions.

Click here to view the Position Description and Information Package.

Specific enquiries

Tracy Lister | Manager Communications and Customer Service | 02 6686 1257

Applications close

11.30pm on Sunday 20 July 2025

How To Apply

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