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Digital Communications Officer – Indigo Shire

An exciting new opportunity has become available to join our Engagement and Communications team on a part-time basis (15hr/PW). 

The Digital Communications Officer is an important role to support with implementing Council’s digital communications and social media programs ensuring content is engaging, timely and effective. This role regularly reviews, writes, edits and updates online content as well as creates engaging and relevant content for Council’s digital platforms and social media channels.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with Council officers and subject matter experts to develop digital and social media communication plans and content to promote Council programs, projects and initiatives.
  • Review, write, edit and update content for Council’s website platforms in line with Council’s visual identity guidelines.
  • Create and manage video and photo content to support staff projects, specifically ‘rates at work’ content, capital projects, services and initiatives.
  • Create and implement a forward looking 30-day content calendar that supports council’s strategic objectives, priorities, events and campaigns.
  • Identify opportunities to expand Council’s presence on social media channels not currently utilised.
  • Monitor and engage with social media posts in accordance with Council’s endorsed social media policy and approved key messaging.
  • Assist in the production of the weekly YOUR INDIGO e-newsletter.
  • Undertake other tasks as directed by the Engagement and Communications Advisor.