Communications & Events Officer

About the role

Strathfield Council, a medium-sized council in Sydney's Inner West serving around 46,000 residents, is seeking a Communications & Events Officer. The role creates and publishes content across digital and traditional channels, captures photography and video across the Local Government Area, supports media monitoring and helps coordinate Council events and community initiatives. It is a permanent, full-time position of 35 hours per week with access to the Council's Agile Work Policy.

Key responsibilities

• Create, write and publish content across Council's websites, eNews, social media and other channels
• Capture photography and video to promote Council activities, services and community initiatives
• Prepare communications materials such as brochures, flyers, signage, speeches, reports, presentations and media content
• Monitor social media, schedule content and keep website information up to date
• Monitor media coverage and emerging issues, and prepare media monitoring reports and summaries
• Assist with planning, coordinating and promoting Council events, working with internal teams, suppliers and community stakeholders
• Support community engagement and public relations, keeping communications aligned with Council's branding and messaging
• Collaborate with departments and external stakeholders to source stories, approve content and deliver consistent messaging

Required profile

• A tertiary qualification in Marketing or Communications, or equivalent work experience in communications or a related field
• Proven experience writing copy and updating websites
• Proven experience organising and coordinating functions and events
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office
• Current driver's licence
• Desirable: experience working in Local Government

Required skills

• Experience using a wide range of communications tools, including social media
• Knowledge of the basic principles and practices of communications
• Written and oral communication, problem-solving and organisational skills

What we offer

• Base salary from $83,356 per year (Grade 12, Step 1) plus 12% superannuation, with step increases possible
• Agile work policy, including a 35-hour week and option for a compressed four-day week
• Learning and development, Employee Assistance Program, Fitness Passport Program and health reimbursement
• Generous leave entitlements under the Local Government (State) Award (NSW)

Applications close on Monday 9 November 2026 and must be submitted online with a cover letter and resume in PDF format.