Coordinator Corporate Communications

Coordinator Corporate Communications

Reference number: 11257

Closing date: 11pm - Friday 14th August 2026

• Full-time permanent role (1 FTE)
• Band 7 - salary commencing at $112,111.94 per annum + 12% superannuation (commensurate with experience)
• Monthly RDO available
• Hybrid working arrangements available

The Opportunity

Moonee Valley City Council is seeking an experienced and collaborative communications leader to join our Advocacy, Communications and Engagement team as the Coordinator Corporate Communications.

This is a key leadership role responsible for driving Council's corporate communications function and ensuring the successful delivery of internal and external communications that inform, engage and connect our community and employees. Leading a talented communications team, you'll work closely with senior leaders and stakeholders across the organisation to deliver communication initiatives that support Council priorities, strengthen community trust and build meaningful connections with diverse audiences.

With responsibility for communication planning, content development, publications, stakeholder engagement and corporate messaging, you'll help ensure Council's communications are clear, accessible and impactful. You'll also play an important role in supporting business areas across Council to communicate effectively with staff, the community and key stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading the delivery and evaluation of internal and external communications initiatives across the organisation.
• Providing expert communications advice and support to senior leaders and stakeholders.
• Managing Council's annual communications calendar to support coordinated planning and delivery.
• Overseeing the production of Council publications, promotional materials and corporate communications.
• Supporting communication responses to media issues and enquiries when required.
• Developing communication plans that increase awareness, understanding and engagement with Council services and initiatives.
• Coaching, mentoring and developing team members.
• Managing budgets and ensuring sound governance and financial accountability.
• Building strong partnerships across the organisation to support effective communication outcomes.

Skills & Experience

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in communications, marketing, public relations or a related discipline, and/or equivalent industry experience.
• Significant experience developing and implementing complex communications plans and initiatives within a large or multifaceted organisation.
• Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement through the implementation of systems, processes, policies and communication best practices.
• Strong understanding of strategic communications, stakeholder engagement, media relations and content development.
• Highly developed interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across all levels of an organisation.
• Proven experience leading, developing and supporting high-performing teams in a collaborative environment.
• Experience managing budgets and resources, with a strong understanding of governance, accountability and organisational requirements.
• Strong planning, project management and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes.

Next Steps

Applications must be submitted through our online system and should be in line with the Moonee Valley City Council Application Guide, including the submission of a response to the Key Selection Criteria. Applications that do not meet these requirements may not be considered.

For further information about the role, please contact Deveta Patel, Senior Coordinator Communications, on +61 9243 1202. If you'd like to view the Position Description, learn more about what we do, or find out why Moonee Valley City Council is a great place to work, visit our Careers website at https:https://mvcc.vic.gov.au/work/my-career/work-with-us/