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/

Moonee Valley is a great place to live, work and visit. We are a local government within the north-west metropolitan area of Melbourne, providing a range of services to some 130,000 residents and over 10,000 businesses. 

Our 1,200 employees bring their differing backgrounds, experiences and unique perspectives to our collaborative environment, and are supported to share ideas, initiatives and talent, making a positive impact on our community for now and in the future.

Some of the great benefits of working at Moonee Valley City Council are flexible working conditions, learning and development opportunities, supportive leadership and various staff benefits.

Our Council offices are located in the heart of our vibrant, diverse community with great food, cafes and green spaces nearby. We have excellent public transport at our doorstep as well as cycling access for our employees.

At Moonee Valley City Council, we pride ourselves on having job opportunities which make a real difference in the community and having a workplace which values everyone’s unique skills and attributes.

Our Culture of Inclusion

If you are interested in the role but feel you may not meet the full range of selection criteria, we encourage you to contact us to discuss your experience and application for this position.

We don’t just accept difference - we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our services and our community. With a focus on inclusion, accessibility and flexibility, we'll support you at every stage of your career. We recognise the importance of balance and embrace work agility, understanding that this means different things to each and every one of our employees.

Moonee Valley City Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Child Safe employer and we value diversity and encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, people of any age or gender, people identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender diverse, intersex and/or queer (LGBTIQA+) and people with disability. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support or access requirement, we encourage you to let us know through your application or email **@mvcc.vic.gov.au or call 9243 1122.