WHY US:
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JOB DETAILS
Permanent Full Time
35 hours, 5 days/week
Competitive Salary + Council Leaseback Vehicle
JOB DESCRIPTION
This is a key leadership position responsible for shaping how Liverpool City Council communicates, engages, and connects with its diverse community. This role leads the strategic planning and delivery of all corporate communications, marketing campaigns, digital content, and brand management activities, ensuring Council’s key messages are effectively delivered and its reputation is upheld. Act as the key point of contract for all media enquiries and requests on behalf of Council and shape the narrative for all Council communications with input as required from key stakeholders, including the Mayor, CEO and ELT.
With a strong focus on public engagement, transparency, and storytelling, the position plays a vital role in promoting Council initiatives, managing reputation, and fostering community trust.
ABOUT YOU
The successful applicant will have:
- Degree qualifications in, communication, media, marketing, branding or equivalent and management experience, combined with extensive practical experience in the relevant areas to effectively plan, develop and control the activities of the Department
- Demonstrated and extensive experience driving Communications, Marketing and Brand strategies, campaigns, activities and outcomes for public and/or private sector organisations.
- Proven experience developing and delivering integrated communication strategies and campaigns across a range of channels, including digital platforms (social media, web, video, mobile, apps) and traditional media (TV, print, radio), ideally within government, major media organisations, or leading brands.
- Demonstrated management experience in providing leadership and strategic direction to a large, multi- disciplinary team to enable the successful delivery of the strategic objectives of the organisation and the Department.
- Demonstrated experience leading marketing, brand, and internal communications initiatives within a complex, high- profile organisation, with a strong understanding of navigating politically sensitive environments and aligning messaging with organisational objectives.
- Demonstrated experience in the development and delivery of strategic organisational business plans, budgets, and generating innovative approaches to more effectively deploy resources in delivering solutions and services.
- Demonstrated experience in working with the CEO and Executive Leadership Team, managers, employees and other high-level stakeholders to initiate and manage complex projects or resolve high priority often sensitive and complex political, matters, by leveraging advanced problem solving and decision-making ability, to seek completion or resolution.
- Extensive experience leading integrated communication and marketing functions to deliver strategic initiatives that drive engagement, achieve organisational goals, and enhance brand performance. Strong ability to influence, negotiate, and resolve issues with stakeholders at all levels through exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
BENEFITS OF WORKING AT LCC
- Council leaseback vehicle or car allowance.
- Salary will be dependent on the relevant skills, experience, and competencies of the successful applicant within the specified range.
- Flexible work options- hybrid working arrangements.
- Ability to access 2 health and wellbeing days per year.
- Be part of a passionate, energetic, and supportive multi-disciplinary team.
- Great office location in the heart of the Liverpool CBD, close to public transport and with subside parking available.
Liverpool City Council is committed to providing a working environment that supports all employees to reach their full potential.
To be eligible to apply for permanent positions at Liverpool City Council, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident.
We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and value diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage all applicants, including First nation people, people with disability, LGBTIQ and culturally diverse communities to join Council.
All successful candidates will be required to obtain a National Police Check as part of the recruitment process and may be required to undergo a pre-employment medical check
HOW TO APPLY: Please click the 'Apply' button above. Applicants must submit a covering letter outlining your interest and how your background and experience suit this opportunity, as well as your resume.
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CLOSING 26/01/2026
Be part of creating the future, for further information about the position please contact Samata Billa, Talent Acquisition Partner at [email protected]
