Macedon Ranges Shire
Macedon Ranges Shire
Macedon Ranges Shire
Macedon Ranges Shire

Digital Communications Officer

Job No: MRSC5035
Location: Kyneton

Fixed Term Full Time to May 2027
$99,365  - $108,325 per annum plus Super and RDO
Position No: 5035

About the role

Be the digital voice of Macedon Ranges Shire Council and help shape how our community connects with Council every day. As Digital Communications Officer, you’ll create and manage engaging content across our websites, social media, email, SMS and online engagement channels, making information easier to find, understand and act on.

You’ll bring ideas to life through digital campaigns, newsletters, social content, video, imagery and accessible online content, while using data and audience insights to continually improve how we communicate. You’ll also work closely with teams across Council, supporting digital projects, online consultations and campaigns that make a real difference to our community.

About you

You’re a creative digital communicator who knows what makes people stop, click, read and engage. You’ll bring strong web writing, content creation, social media and email marketing skills, along with an understanding of digital trends, usability and accessibility.

You’re curious, proactive and audience-focused, with the confidence to work with stakeholders across Council and the ability to turn complex information into clear, engaging digital content. You’ll enjoy working in a collaborative team, juggling competing priorities and using data and insights to make our digital channels even better. Experience with WCAG 2.1 accessibility standards would be highly regarded.

Working at Macedon Ranges Shire Council 

At Macedon Ranges Shire Council, we’re passionate about building a thriving workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and empowered to contribute. You’ll work together alongside supportive and collaborative colleagues who share our values of honesty, accountability and innovation. We champion a culture of belonging through a variety of workplace flexibility options, and calendar of wellbeing, diversity and inclusion related programs and initiatives. 

Staff Benefits

  • Discount on memberships at Council gym and pool facilities
  • Annual no cost flu vaccinations 
  • Employee Assistance Program 
  • Purchased leave
  • Access to hundreds of exclusive workplace benefits via our Employee Benefits platform
  • Onsite treater available to support your health and wellbeing at work

We support flexible working arrangements. This role is initially office-based for onboarding, with hybrid work available in the future once established in the role, subject to manager approval and operational needs.

Position Description
 
For further information contact Brad Mathieson, Acting Coordinator Communications on 0438 752 169.

Interviews are expected to be held from the week commencing 4 October 2026.

Closing Date:  2 Oct at 5:00pm.

To apply please click below and follow the prompts. Please have a copy of your current Resume, responses to Selection Criteria for the role and a Cover letter ready to attach.  

We value diversity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, abilities, and identities. If you require adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let us know at jobs@mrsc.vic.gov.au.

Direct applications only – Council does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.

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Macedon Ranges Shire Council

Macedon Ranges Shire is located in central Victoria, about an hour's drive north-west of Melbourne. Covering an area of around 1700 square kilometres, the shire is a semi-rural municipality known for its beautiful natural landscapes. The shire has an estimated population of around 51,500 people and resides on the lands of the Dja Dja Wurrung, Taungurung and Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung peoples. Industries providing local employment in the shire are health care and social assistance, education and training, retail trade, agriculture, forestry and fishing. Tourism is also acknowledged as an important and growing industry for the shire.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce which reflects the community and the customers we serve. Council encourages applications from all suitable applicants including people who are from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people of different ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientation and cultural backgrounds. We are proud to be an equal opportunity and Child Safe employer.