Temporary, Part-Time | $56, 243.45 - $64, 236.59 12% superannuation (pro rata) | Hurstville Do you want to kick start your career in Local Government? The Role The Marketing Cadet is to provide support to the Marketing function within the City Futures team at Georges River Council. The 12-month cadetship will provide exposure to the multi-facetted marketing requirements in local government. The position will support the content creation and management of internal and community branded messaging. What we Offer Temporary, Part-time - up to 21 hours per week (3 days) Salary from $56, 243.45 - $64, 236.59 per annum (pro rata) plus 12% superannuation Flexible working arrangements with flexible start and finish times Fitness Passport Program offering discounted membership for you and your family to selected facilities Generous leave benefits Employee Assistance Program Employee Rewards Program Ongoing education and resources Eligibility To be eligible to apply, you must be enrolled in a relevant university undergraduate degree at the time of commencement. You will need to be enrolled in the degree for the year of the cadetship. The successful candidate will have Enrolled in Degree in Marketing, Communications, Media, Public Relations or a related degree for the year of the cadetship Demonstrated knowledge of Canva and Adobe Creative Cloud Demonstrated knowledge of social media scheduling software Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with staff and the community Demonstrated ability to work in a united, collaborative environment whilst consistently displaying integrity, accountability, respect and honesty Willingness to embrace problem solving opportunities with lateral and creative thinking skills Demonstrated ability to set work priorities and meet deadlines Willingness to value diversity of thought and support equity in the workplace Desirable Knowledge of local area having either lived, studied or worked in the Georges River LGA. 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. 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 Christian Schweitzer, Head of Marketing and Brand on 0457 805 021. Applications must be completed and submitted via our website. Closing Date: Friday, 26 September 2025 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 is a progressive, people-focused organisation with 600 dedicated staff delivering exceptional services to our diverse and vibrant community. Our vision is to be 'naturally connected to place, community, and Country'. We are committed to creating accessible green, and liveable spaces, nurturing creativity, protecting the natural environment, and building a thriving local economy. 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) to apply for this position.
