Synopsis: INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS Greater Shepparton City Council, situated in the heart of the Goulburn Valley, is the fifth largest provincial centre in Victoria and has a well-developed economy due to its strong agricultural and irrigation base, with major industries related to food processing, manufacturing, transport and health care. The Goulburn Valley is often referred to as 'The Food Bowl of Australia' as around 25% of the total value of Victoria's agricultural production is generated in this area. Greater Shepparton has a population of approximately 69,000 and is culturally rich with 17.4% of residents being born overseas. The area has excellent education, recreation, cultural, social and health facilities and tourism is a developing focus for the region. Internal Communications Officer Salary: $78,424.32 per annum Closing: Friday 20 March 2026 Full Time – Permanent We’re looking for a skilled communicator to help deliver clear, timely and engaging internal communications for Council staff. In this role, you’ll develop and deliver internal communication plans, create content for a range of staff audiences, and support key organisational projects. You’ll also assist with community consultation and engagement, media opportunities and Councillor communications. To succeed, you'll bring excellent writing and communication skills, the ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities, and the confidence to build positive working relationships across the organisation. Political acumen and experience in a large organisation are an advantage. Qualifications and experience in communications, journalism or public relations are essential. If you’re proactive, collaborative and passionate about keeping people informed and connected, we’d love to hear from you. For further information about this position please contact Liz Mellino, Team Leader – Communications on (03) 5832 9537. Note: This position is subject to a 6 month qualifying period in accordance with the Fair Work Australia minimum employment period. During the qualifying period employees will be provided with appropriate on-going induction, support, assistance, resources and training to enable them to meet the required performance standards for the position. First Nations people are encouraged to apply. Council is committed to Child Safety and Wellbeing and adheres to Child Safe Standards and obligations under the Reportable Conduct Scheme of the Child Wellbeing and Safety Act 2005. Please note that applications which do not specifically address the Key Selection Criteria detailed in the position description will not be considered. For procedures on how to apply go to https://greatershepparton.com.au/council/employment/how-to-apply All applications must be submitted to the Council by the closing date shown on the advertisement.
