Media and Communications Officer
Media and Communications Officer
Salary:
50 - 70
/ Hour
Contract Type:
Temporary
Location:
NSW - Sydney - NSW
Industry:
IT & Communication
Reference:
4047957
Contact Name:
Dan Corkill
Contact Email:
dcorkill@publicsectorpeople.com.au
Date Published:
25-Jun-2026
We are looking for a Media and Communications professional to join our client, a Sydney local council, on a short-term contract to provide immediate coverage in a fast-paced and highly visible communications function.
This is a hands-on content creation role where you will take ownership of both external social media and internal communications, ensuring consistent, engaging, and professional messaging across all channels.
What you'll be doing
Public Sector People is a specialist recruitment agency partnering with government organisations across Australia. We connect talented professionals with meaningful opportunities across local, state and federal government. Our focus is on delivering high-quality recruitment outcomes while supporting candidates and clients through every stage of the hiring process.
APPLY NOW to be considered or contact Dan Corkill at Public Sector People if you have any questions.
�55357;�56542; 0481 208 285
�55357;�56551; dcorkill@publicsectorpeople.com.au
This is a hands-on content creation role where you will take ownership of both external social media and internal communications, ensuring consistent, engaging, and professional messaging across all channels.
What you'll be doing
- Create, edit and publish engaging content across Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn
- Shoot and edit short-form video content using mobile devices for social media use
- Design high-quality social media assets independently using Canva
- Develop and manage email campaigns and newsletters via MailChimp (or similar platforms)
- Take ownership of internal communications, including weekly GM newsletters
- Work autonomously while collaborating with wider teams
- Liaise confidently with stakeholders across all levels, including Directors and senior leadership
- Travel to various sites within the LGA (e.g. operations centres, parks, pools) to capture content
- Adapt tone and messaging for different audiences, ensuring alignment with professional and community standards
- Proven experience in media, communications or content creation roles
- Strong proficiency in Canva and social media content production
- Experience creating video content using mobile devices, including editing capability
- Experience with MailChimp or similar email marketing platforms
- Ability to work independently in a busy and dynamic environment
- Strong attention to detail with excellent written communication skills
- Current driver’s licence (travel between local sites required)
- Available to work in office daily (core hours 10am–3pm, 7-hour workday)
- Opportunity to work with a local council
- Short-term contract with immediate start and potential extension
- Diverse and creative role spanning social media, video, and internal communications
- Highly competitive hourly rate
Public Sector People is a specialist recruitment agency partnering with government organisations across Australia. We connect talented professionals with meaningful opportunities across local, state and federal government. Our focus is on delivering high-quality recruitment outcomes while supporting candidates and clients through every stage of the hiring process.
APPLY NOW to be considered or contact Dan Corkill at Public Sector People if you have any questions.
�55357;�56542; 0481 208 285
�55357;�56551; dcorkill@publicsectorpeople.com.au
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