This is a Senior Advisor Speechwriting role with City of Melbourne based in Melbourne, VIC, AU City of Melbourne Role Seniority - senior More about the Senior Advisor Speechwriting role at City of Melbourne Synopsis Salary range (based on experience): $118,141 - $132,962 plus 12% superannuation Permanent Full-Time opportunity Employee Discounts Programme About The Role The Senior Advisor, Corporate Communications - Speechwriting is a trusted advisor and storyteller for the City of Melbourne’s most senior leaders. In this role, you’ll craft speeches that bring the city’s priorities to life, shape public conversations and ensure our leaders’ voices are clear, consistent and compelling. You’ll work closely with the Lord Mayor, Deputy Lord Mayor, CEO and Councillors, as well as a collaborative communications team, to deliver high-quality content that reflects the heart, ambition and direction of our city. Key Responsibilities Research, draft and deliver high-quality speeches and written content that is engaging, accurate and aligned to organisational priorities Build trusted relationships with senior leaders, support teams and external stakeholders to gather insights and anticipate communication needs Work closely with the broader Communications team to ensure aligned, integrated and amplified messaging across all channels Why join Team Melbourne? Located on the traditional lands of the Bunurong Boon Wurrung and Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples of the Kulin Nation, Melbourne is globally recognised as one of the most liveable, diverse, and dynamic cities. At the heart of it all is the City of Melbourne – a passionate, purpose-driven organisation where your work truly matters. As part of Team Melbourne, you’ll help deliver what’s most important to the people who live, work, study, visit and invest in our great city. We’re proud champions of diversity, committed to continuous improvement, and driven by a shared vision for a vibrant and sustainable future. This is more than just a role – it’s your chance to make a real impact, contribute to something bigger, and shape Melbourne’s future alongside a collaborative and forward-thinking team. About You You are a natural storyteller and community connector who thrives on crafting meaningful narratives. You’re confident working with influential leaders, understanding their intent, and translating complex ideas into clear, engaging messages. You bring curiosity, political awareness and exceptional judgement to everything you do. You Will Also Be Skilled at adapting your writing style to different voices and audiences Someone who enjoys building strong relationships, navigating ambiguity and delivering high-quality work under pressure What Your Experience Might Look Like Proven experience in speechwriting, communications, journalism or similar content-driven roles Outstanding written communication skills, with the ability to translate complex or sensitive content into clear, compelling language Ability to work collaboratively with senior stakeholders and build strong relationships across diverse teams Strong political or organisational judgement, with the ability to work in fast-paced, high-stakes environments Highly organised, resilient and comfortable managing multiple priorities and tight deadlines Benefits Of Working With Us Attractive remuneration & benefits: Excellent pay package with a range of exciting benefits. Flexible working, study assistance & other great corporate discounts. Excellent leave entitlements: Enjoy up to 20 weeks of fully paid parental leave for primary carers, in addition to the government-funded parental leave, with no waiting period to access. Part-time equivalents are also available for added flexibility. Career progression: Career development support and opportunities to learn new skills within a creative and exciting environment. Work-life balance and hybrid working: We support flexible hours, alternative work arrangements (like ADOs), and hybrid work-from-home options. How To Apply We'd love to hear how you can make an impact in this role! As part of your application, you will be required to: Attach your updated resume Include a cover letter (max one page) outlining your relevant experience and why you're a great fit for this role. Submit your application no later than 11:45pm on Thursday, 18 December 2025. Please note that, due to the Christmas period, we will be in touch with shortlisted candidates in the second week of January to confirm interview arrangements. A few important things to note – don’t miss out! Applications must be submitted online. Unfortunately, we can’t accept applications via email, so please be sure to apply through the official job link provided. Apply early! This role may close sooner than the listed closing date if we find the right candidate — so don’t wait to get your application in. We are a child safe organisation. The City of Melbourne has a zero tolerance for child abuse. All employees undergo thorough safety screening, including a Police Check and, for most roles, a Working with Children Check. Need more info? Refer to the position description below or contact Matthew Bendall - Manager Corporate Communications, Matthew.Bendall@melbourne.vic.gov.au. Inclusion matters We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from all cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disabilities, LGBTIQA individuals, and people of all ages and faith backgrounds. We provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to support all applicants. If you require any adjustments, please let us know via the application prompts or inform our Careers team if you’re contacted for an interview. Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the City of Melbourne team will be there to support your growth. Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined Key Responsibilities ️ Researching and drafting speeches Building relationships Collaborating with the communications team Key Strengths Speechwriting Communication Relationship building ️ Political awareness Organisational skills Adaptability Why City of Melbourne is partnering with Hatch on this role. Hatch exists to level the playing field for people as they discover a career that’s right for them. So when you apply you have the chance to show more than just your resume. A Final Note: This is a role with City of Melbourne not with Hatch.
