Senior Corporate Communications Lead

Overview

Hume City Council, located in Broadmeadows, Victoria, is a rapidly expanding and culturally diverse council known for placing community and customer focus at the core of all services. The council is seeking a Senior Corporate Communications Lead on a fixed-term, 12-month contract basis. This full-time onsite role reports within the Strategic Communications & Advocacy team and plays a pivotal role in offering trusted strategic communications advice across the organization.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide strategic communications leadership and advice to the CEO, Executive Leadership Team, Mayor, and Councillors.
• Lead corporate, executive, and reputation management communications for Council.
• Develop and implement integrated communication strategies for major organizational priorities and sensitive or high-risk matters.
• Conduct reputational risk assessments and prepare communication mitigation plans.
• Coordinate high-risk media responses and strategic media engagement to elevate the Council's reputation.
• Act as a key communications partner across various portfolios and build strong senior stakeholder relationships.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to Communications and Media Advisors fostering a high-performing team culture.

Required Skills and Experience

• Proven ability to design and execute integrated communication campaigns in complex or political environments.
• Expertise in offering strategic communication counsel to senior executives and elected officials.
• Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation, and influencing capabilities.
• Experience managing reputational, political, and organizational risks with sound judgment on escalation.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills, including preparing messages, briefing notes, speeches, and media materials.
• Adaptability in managing competing priorities and delivering results under tight deadlines.
• Knowledge of audience-centric and insight-driven communication methods tailored for diverse communities.
• Leadership in coordinating communication projects across multiple stakeholders and channels.
• Commitment to collaborative work environments and continuous service improvements.

Qualifications & Other Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or related fields with extensive experience in strategic communications and stakeholder engagement.
• Valid driver's license is mandatory.

About Hume City Council

The Council is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace aligned with core values emphasizing progress, respect, accountability, and community focus. It offers competitive remuneration, opportunities for professional growth, and is an equal opportunity and child-safe employer promoting diversity and inclusion.

Additional Information

Applicants should expect background and probity checks, including references, Working with Children, and criminal record verifications. The recruitment process involves ongoing application reviews, with the potential for early role closure upon sufficient qualified applicants. Contact is available via careers@hume.vic.gov.au.