• Permanent Part-time, 19 hours per week with additional hours available by agreement
• $75,252.28 per annum (pro rata) plus Superannuation
• Join the Climate Action Integration team

Hume City Council is one of Australia’s fastest growing and culturally diverse councils. We put the customer and our community at the centre of all that we do, ensuring our services are efficient and accessible.

This role will support and deliver climate action related projects (carbon reduction and climate adaptation) for the Climate Action Integration team.

What you’ll be doing:

• Undertake a range of project related tasks to support the Climate Action Integration team to develop and deliver projects (both carbon reduction and climate adaptation projects).
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support their awareness, participation and delivery of climate considerations and relevant actions.
• Develop and maintain web-based content for the Climate Action Integration team and in collaboration with Strategic Communications and Advocacy Department.
• Prepare communications materials for a range of media in line with Council’s Communications Guidelines.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders within Council and the wider community to promote climate action programs and activities including representing Council at community events.
• Provide timely, clear, and accurate information on activities and programs undertaken within the team.
• Provide assistance in promoting/marketing of activities and programs internally and externally.

The skills and experience you’ll bring to the role:

• Ability and willingness to think about, create, design, and implement solutions as a part of project teams with the guidance from the Senior Sustainable Environment Officer, while managing your workload across various projects.
• Sound understanding of sustainability and climate change issues and how they relate to Council, the Hume community, and Hume City.
• The ability to gain co-operation and communicate complex issues effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Ability to listen to and understand customer and staff needs and expectations, identify the appropriate action and respond accordingly.
• Demonstrated ability to support the work of a high performing team across multiple projects, engagements, and communications materials.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) for effective interaction and engagement with staff and community.

Required Certifications & Qualifications:

• Tertiary qualifications in climate change or environmental management or a related discipline, with work skills or knowledge and skills gained through on-the job-training.
• Current driver’s licence is preferred. 

When applying please use the 'Message to Hiring Manager' functionality to summarise the skills and experience you will bring to the role. 

This advert will close on 11th September. 

Why Hume City Council?

A leader in local government, we’re committed to creating an inclusive and collaborative work environment that is guided by our values:

We’re better, every day: We give things a go and value progress over perfection. We have permission to go for it and are expected to reflect and learn.

We’re in it together: At Hume, everyone matters. We Welcome and include all. Respect and safety are expected.

We show up: We empower and trust others and own our work. We rise to the challenges and are expected to do what we say we will.

All for Hume: We strive to achieve our best for the Hume Community. We are proud and passionate about working towards better outcomes and expect they are at the centre of everything we do.

We offer a competitive salary package, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

A child safe organisation and an equal opportunity employer. Council encourages people of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

All candidates will be required to undertake background and probity checks including Reference Checks, Working with Children Check, and a Criminal Record Check.

• Fixed term contract 11 months, Full-time
• $81,672.54 per annum plus Superannuation
• Join the City Lifestyle team

Hume City Council is one of Australia’s fastest growing and culturally diverse councils. We put the customer and our community at the centre of all that we do, ensuring our services are efficient and accessible.

Providing advice and support across the organisation to ensure that Council run events and activities are appropriate, relevant and targeted, and achieve the strategic objectives of Hume City Council (HCC).

What you’ll be doing:

• Assist in the planning, development and implementation of Council events such as ministerial announcements, launches & openings. 
• Contribute to and support the diverse range of events (including virtual events) to meet community and organisational requirements.
• Provide administrative support for of Council led events and approved external community led events and activities. 
• Establish and maintain databases and mailing lists of relevant organisations and contacts.
• Purchase goods and services for the department, including creating purchase orders and processing invoices for payment. 
• With support from Coordinator Events & Festivals undertake day-to-day financial administration including program budgets ensuring completed tasks are consistent with budget and resources
• Provide consistent and quality customer service to all internal and external stakeholders. 
• Display initiative when dealing with customers, contractors, and members of the public.
• Foster effective working relationships with key internal stakeholders, external contractors and sponsors, and other staff within HCC.
• Work collaboratively and openly with the wider Events and Venues team to execute consolidated solutions.
• Work closely with the Coordinator Events & Festivals to ensure WHS policies and procedures are followed for all events and activities, including undertaking risk assessments, collation of safety documentation (from clients/suppliers), provision of safety briefings to staff and volunteers (in conjunction with relevant Safety Officers) and review of Risk and Emergency Management Plan to ensure event compliance.
• Assist the Coordinator Events & Festivals, Venues Team, and relevant event site authorities to produce accurate Emergency Management Plans.

The skills and experience you’ll bring to the role:

• Knowledge of market research techniques and appropriate methods of analysis.
• Relevant experience in planning, co-ordinating, marketing and promoting events/festivals and corporate functions.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in appropriate computer applications and ability to create documents and databases.
• Ability to identify customer needs and expectations, decide the appropriate action and respond accordingly.
• Demonstrated ability to promote, and “sell” new ideas to others.
• Flexibility, forward thinking and ability to develop innovative programs and projects.
• Demonstrated relevant experience in organising and conducting corporate and community events and functions.
• Experience in or a good understanding of Local Government processes and community consultation

Required Certifications & Qualifications:

• Relevant qualifications in events management, marketing, or a related discipline with experience in leisure, event management, or relevant experience in events management with lesser formal qualifications.
• Current driver’s licence.

Why Hume City Council?

A leader in local government, we’re committed to creating an inclusive and collaborative work environment that is guided by our values:

We’re better, every day: We give things a go and value progress over perfection. We have permission to go for it and are expected to reflect and learn.

We’re in it together: At Hume, everyone matters. We Welcome and include all. Respect and safety are expected.

We show up: We empower and trust others and own our work. We rise to the challenges and are expected to do what we say we will.

All for Hume: We strive to achieve our best for the Hume Community. We are proud and passionate about working towards better outcomes and expect they are at the centre of everything we do.

We offer a competitive salary package, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

A child safe organisation and an equal opportunity employer. Council encourages people of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

All candidates will be required to undertake background and probity checks including Reference Checks, Working with Children Check, and a Criminal Record Check. #LI-Hybrid

• Casual role
•  $30.99 per hour, (Band 5A 60% + 25% loading)
• Join the Assets team

Hume City Council is one of Australia’s fastest growing and culturally diverse councils. We put the customer and our community at the centre of all that we do, ensuring our services are efficient and accessible.

We are offering this opportunity to students currently enrolled at university, either undergraduate or postgraduate, in or approaching their final year of studies in an Environmental discipline.

As a summer intern at Hume City Council, you will work on a wide range of projects that will help Council adapt to climate change and help shape climate action approaches.

What you’ll be doing:

• Supporting the development and implementation of climate adaptation and embedded emissions reduction projects through research and completion of identified tasks.
• Developing staff education materials and presentations to support organisation wide implementation of climate adaptive approaches. 
• Researching and preparing reports on issues relating to a sustainable environment and making recommendations for further work, particularly with relation to climate change adaptation.

The skills and experience you’ll bring to the role:

• Knowledge, experience and interest in environmental issues, particularly climate adaptation and sustainable procurement in relation to embedded emissions.
• The ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in written form, with a broad range of stakeholders.
• The ability to undertake assigned tasks including research and investigations to a high standard
• Data analysis and evaluation skills
• An understanding of sustainability and environmental issues
• Liaise and develop cooperative working relationships with key stakeholders to facilitate effective outcomes.

Why Hume City Council?

A leader in local government, we’re committed to creating an inclusive and collaborative work environment that is guided by our values:

We’re better, every day: We give things a go and value progress over perfection. We have permission to go for it and are expected to reflect and learn.

We’re in it together: At Hume, everyone matters. We Welcome and include all. Respect and safety are expected.

We show up: We empower and trust others and own our work. We rise to the challenges and are expected to do what we say we will.

All for Hume: We strive to achieve our best for the Hume Community. We are proud and passionate about working towards better outcomes and expect they are at the centre of everything we do.

We offer a competitive salary package, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

A child safe organisation and an equal opportunity employer. Council encourages people of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

All candidates will be required to undertake background and probity checks including Reference Checks, Working with Children Check, and a Criminal Record Check. 

• Permanent, Full-time
• $97,099.24 per annum plus Superannuation
• Join the Community Health & Wellbeing team

Hume City Council is one of Australia’s fastest growing and culturally diverse councils. We put the customer and our community at the centre of all that we do, ensuring our services are efficient and accessible.

Quality and Compliance Officer role is to lead the development and ongoing implementation of all aspects of quality and compliance across the Aged and Disability Services unit, with a major focus on aged care.

What you’ll be doing:

• Advise and support coordinators in the development and implementation of effective and appropriate corrective strategies in response to less-than-optimal performance and outcomes data within the Department.
• Maintain a current and comprehensive awareness of quality and continuous improvement systems, and relevant accreditation standards as they apply to the Department.
• Monitor the implementation of council and departmental plans including the Quality and Continuous Improvement Plan within the Department.
• In conjunction with the leadership group oversee collection and reporting of quality and continuous improvement performance and outcomes data within the Department.
• Develop and utilise effective communication with the leadership team to ensure effective implementation of systems and processes.
• Communicate and ensure that the department coordinators have a clear understanding of the mandatory compliance and auditing processes.
• In collaboration with the department coordinators develop and maintain departmental Standard Operating Procedures.
• In collaboration with relevant staff, prepare self-assessment and applications for external accreditation.
• Provide direction and support in relation to the collection and collation of evidence to demonstrate compliance with relevant external standards and accreditation requirements.

The skills and experience you’ll bring to the role:

• Knowledge and understanding of Total Quality Management and its application within a service industry.
• Knowledge and experience in undertaking and managing audits.
• Ability to translate organisational strategies and plans into meaningful and practical implementation.
• Demonstrated ability to discuss and resolve conflict situations and complex problems.
• Demonstrated ability and experience in preparing and conducting presentations and training programs and facilitating and leading group discussion.
• Sound knowledge and practical application of the Quality and Continuous Improvement Systems, relevant Accreditation Standards and associated regulations, and associated Regulations, relevant Codes of Practice and Australian Standards.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to gain co-operation of and communicate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.

Required Certifications & Qualifications: 

• Tertiary qualifications in Quality and Continuous Improvement Systems, health, or a management discipline or similar or lesser formal qualifications with significant experience in a related field.
• Current driver’s licence.

Why Hume City Council?

A leader in local government, we’re committed to creating an inclusive and collaborative work environment that is guided by our values:

We’re better, every day: We give things a go and value progress over perfection. We have permission to go for it and are expected to reflect and learn.

We’re in it together: At Hume, everyone matters. We Welcome and include all. Respect and safety are expected.

We show up: We empower and trust others and own our work. We rise to the challenges and are expected to do what we say we will.

All for Hume: We strive to achieve our best for the Hume Community. We are proud and passionate about working towards better outcomes and expect they are at the centre of everything we do.

We offer a competitive salary package, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

A child safe organisation and an equal opportunity employer. Council encourages people of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

All candidates will be required to undertake background and probity checks including Reference Checks, Working with Children Check, and a Criminal Record Check. #LI-Hybrid

• Permanent, Full-time
• $75,252.28 per annum plus Superannuation
• Join the Community Health & Wellbeing team

Hume City Council is one of Australia’s fastest growing and culturally diverse councils. We put the customer and our community at the centre of all that we do, ensuring our services are efficient and accessible.

To provide high quality administrative support to the Immunisation Team.

What you’ll be doing:

• Provide assistance to clients in the completion of immunisation enquiries, bookings, or processing of immunisation histories, using Interpreter services as required.
• Ensure that information provided to clients is current, accurate and provided in a professional timely and helpful manner.
• Enter data and maintain accurate records of immunisation details using VaxApp and AIR.
• Provide immunisation histories, on request, by searching immunisation databases and records as required.
• Attend immunisation sessions to carry out the tasks and functions of an immunisation administration officer.
• Provide information and feedback obtained during direct client service to team members.
• Assist in developing the annual timetable for the community immunisation program.
• Adhere to administrative functions as stipulated in the Immunisation policy and procedure manuals and update these as required.
• Participate in Team Meetings and contribute to continuous improvement within the Immunisation Team including making recommendations for the improvement of office procedures to facilitate service delivery.
• Process and produce letters, reports and minutes initiated by the Immunisation Team.
• Assist with updating the Hume City Council website as directed by the Immunisation Team Leader to ensure accurate timely information is always available.

The skills and experience you’ll bring to the role:

• Ability to communicate effectively with and gain cooperation from people with diverse range of backgrounds, using interpreters when required.
• Customer service focused.
• Working knowledge of National Immunisation Program.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers.
• Demonstrated ability in using MS Office computer products, and the ability to access, interpret, and maintain databases.
• High level of customer service skills.

Why Hume City Council?

A leader in local government, we’re committed to creating an inclusive and collaborative work environment that is guided by our values:

We’re better, every day: We give things a go and value progress over perfection. We have permission to go for it and are expected to reflect and learn.

We’re in it together: At Hume, everyone matters. We Welcome and include all. Respect and safety are expected.

We show up: We empower and trust others and own our work. We rise to the challenges and are expected to do what we say we will.

All for Hume: We strive to achieve our best for the Hume Community. We are proud and passionate about working towards better outcomes and expect they are at the centre of everything we do.

We offer a competitive salary package, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

A child safe organisation and an equal opportunity employer. Council encourages people of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

All candidates will be required to undertake background and probity checks including Reference Checks, Working with Children Check, and a Criminal Record Check. #LI-Hybrid

• Casual  
• $38.08 per hour plus Superannuation
• Join the City Lifestyle team

Hume City Council is one of Australia’s fastest growing and culturally diverse councils. We put the customer and our community at the centre of all that we do, ensuring our services are efficient and accessible.

Join the Arts and Culture team to support the delivery of a vibrant and exciting gallery program.

This role requires an eye for how artworks and historical items can be assembled and displayed to create meaning for a community.

Collaborate with visual artists and community groups, to hone your skills and support innovative exhibitions, public programs, and other related arts events.

What you’ll be doing:

• Provide technical support in the installation and deinstallation of the annual exhibition program at Hume’s three gallery venues (Craigieburn, Broadmeadows and Sunbury) as well as other temporary displays across Hume as required.
• Support community members and project partners in Hume the implementation of community-based arts and cultural development projects, including the outcomes of Arts Grants.
• Realise the Hume Social Justice Charter through arts and cultural development programs.
• Support the promotion of arts and cultural development opportunities to the Hume community.
• Work under the direction of the Curator and other arts and culture team members, to facilitate the development of arts and cultural activity across Hume.
• Represent Hume City Council within arts and culture networks as directed.
• Ensure adequate consultation and engagement with key stakeholders to foster arts and cultural development opportunities within Hume.
• Undertake day to day administration including maintenance of databases, filing, undertaking correspondence, customer service and attending internal and external meetings. 

The skills and experience you’ll bring to the role:

• An understanding of the Hume City Council’s Social Justice Charter and Creative Community Strategy.
• Proven ability to support arts and cultural development programs.
• Demonstrated technical knowledge of all facets of Exhibition delivery in a gallery or museum environment.
• Commitment to providing quality customer service.
• Ability to gain co-operation and assistance from clients, members of the public and other employees.
• Demonstrated experience in arts and culture development and ability to support engagement and participation of diverse and disadvantaged communities. 
• Ability to work individually as well as collaborative skills, working effectively as a part of a team.
• Knowledge of Australian art and the arts and culture industry.
• An understanding of community engagement and capacity building employing an arts and cultural development approach.

Required Certifications & Qualifications: 

• A post-trade certificate or other post-secondary qualification or knowledge and skills gained through on-the-job training commensurate with the requirements of the work at this Band classification.
• Current driver’s licence

Why Hume City Council?

A leader in local government, we’re committed to creating an inclusive and collaborative work environment that is guided by our values:

We’re better, every day: We give things a go and value progress over perfection. We have permission to go for it and are expected to reflect and learn.

We’re in it together: At Hume, everyone matters. We Welcome and include all. Respect and safety are expected.

We show up: We empower and trust others and own our work. We rise to the challenges and are expected to do what we say we will.

All for Hume: We strive to achieve our best for the Hume Community. We are proud and passionate about working towards better outcomes and expect they are at the centre of everything we do.

We offer a competitive salary package, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

A child safe organisation and an equal opportunity employer. Council encourages people of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

All candidates will be required to undertake background and probity checks including Reference Checks, Working with Children Check, and a Criminal Record Check. #LI-Hybrid

• Permanent, Full Time, Part Time & Casual positions available
• Year 1 – Year 4, $103,000 - $128,500 (pro rata) plus super and qualification allowance
• Join Hume City Council’s Maternal and Child Health service.

Hume City Council is one of Australia’s fastest growing and culturally diverse councils. We put the customer and our community at the centre of all that we do, ensuring our services are efficient and accessible.

Multiple positions available for experienced MCH nurses and recent or soon-to-be graduating MCH nurses are encouraged to apply. Comprehensive and supportive program available for newly graduated MCH nurses.

We are looking for motivated Maternal and Child Health Nurses with a positive approach to service delivery to join our team.

What you’ll be doing:

• Provide the recommended schedule of health monitoring activities to children from birth to 6 years at key development ages, as specified by the Department of Health
• Identify and provide additional and/or flexible services and programs to meet the needs of families with children, from a range of cultural and social backgrounds. The activities may be in the form of additional outreach home visits, clinic and/or telehealth consultations or group sessions.
• Undertake appropriate action, which may include anticipatory guidance:
  • provide learning, health, and child development information.
  • provide initial/limited counselling.
  • refer to another agency (internal and external)
  • identify outcomes and interventions.
  • make notifications to Department of Families Fairness and Housing
• Maintain accurate, confidential records of daily activities, child/family profiles and maintain other documents as required, in accordance with relevant standards and privacy requirements.
• Maintain Council policy and protocol and Department of Health guidelines.
• Maintain confidentiality of information at all times.

The skills and experience you’ll bring to the role:

• Knowledge of the development of the well child and deviations from the normal and relevant assessment skills
• Knowledge of the post-natal recovery of the mother, and relevant assessment skills
• Knowledge of the establishment and maintaining of lactation, and relevant skills
• Knowledge of family dynamics and its impact on the child
• Making decisions on the day to day provision of the Service, consistent with policies and procedures.
• Strong communication and writing skills including the ability to gain co-operation from a range of people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Demonstrated ability to work as a sole practitioner within the framework of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Basing decisions on professional knowledge and expertise
• Conferring with Coordinator/Team Leader of Maternal and Child Health on any issues relating to DFFH notification.
• Knowledge of quality improvement cycles
• Demonstrated ability to work as a sole practitioner within the framework of a multi-disciplinary team.

Required Certifications & Qualifications: 

• Registered Nurse and Midwife with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency AHPRA, with additional qualifications in Maternal and Child health
• Current driver’s licence.

For any enquiries, please email Lucy Stone on [email protected] .

Why Hume City Council?

A leader in local government, we’re committed to creating an inclusive and collaborative work environment that is guided by our values:

We’re better, every day: We give things a go and value progress over perfection. We have permission to go for it and are expected to reflect and learn.

We’re in it together: At Hume, everyone matters. We Welcome and include all. Respect and safety are expected.

We show up: We empower and trust others and own our work. We rise to the challenges and are expected to do what we say we will.

All for Hume: We strive to achieve our best for the Hume Community. We are proud and passionate about working towards better outcomes and expect they are at the centre of everything we do.

We offer a competitive salary package, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

A child safe organisation and an equal opportunity employer. Council encourages people of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

All candidates will be required to undertake background and probity checks including Reference Checks, Working with Children Check, and a Criminal Record Check. #LI-Hybrid

• Permanent, Full time
• $97,000 per annum plus Superannuation
• Join the Strategic Communications & Advocacy team.

Hume City Council is one of Australia’s fastest growing and culturally diverse councils. We put the customer and our community at the centre of all that we do, ensuring our services are efficient and accessible.

Proactively develop and deliver Council’s external digital and social communications activities to raise awareness of Council services, programs, projects, initiatives and events.

What you’ll be doing:

• Support the development and delivery of an annual content plan to raise awareness and inform our community about Council services, programs, projects, initiatives and events.
• Research, develop, implement and evaluate online and digital communication campaigns to positively promote the City, Council and its services, facilities, events and activities.
• Support the implementation of a results-driven social media strategy, to raise awareness, connect and engage with our community about Council services, programs, projects, initiatives and events.
• Advise on the most appropriate social content to enhance engagement on posts to promote and inform the community about Council services, programs, projects, initiatives and events.
• Maintain Council’s website content and assist in the coordination of its management.
• Help innovate and evolve Council’s websites, ensuring good governance, functionality, search and appropriate and targeted content.
• Provide high-level communications advice for senior decision-makers on key issues, policy matters and implementation priorities to support Council objectives.
• Provide sound advice and thought leadership to the Coordinator, Digital, Brand and Publishing and Manager, Strategic Communications on a range of issues.
• Support the strategic review of Council’s communications tools and recommend and implement changes to ensure that they are engaging, innovative, targeted, appropriate and cost-effective.
• Help monitor and audit Council’s digital communications to ensure consistency with Council’s brand and corporate identity and align with its values.

The skills and experience you’ll bring to the role:

• Ability to gain cooperation and assistance from people with diverse backgrounds and cultures, both within and external to the organisation, to achieve the objectives of this position.
• Ability to communicate effectively and consult in a socially and politically sensitive environment.
• Ability to plan, research, develop, implement and evaluate communications strategies.
• Specialist written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to write in a clear, concise and understandable manner as appropriate for multiple formats including online and digital communication and social media.
• Proficiency in project managing the production of customer communication materials in a corporate environment for a wide range of audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines to a high standard of accuracy and consistency.

Required Certifications & Qualifications: 

• Tertiary qualifications and/or extensive demonstrated experience in communications, public relations or marketing or a similar field.
• A current driver’s licence.

Why Hume City Council?

A leader in local government, we’re committed to creating an inclusive and collaborative work environment that is guided by our values:

We’re better, every day: We give things a go and value progress over perfection. We have permission to go for it and are expected to reflect and learn.

We’re in it together: At Hume, everyone matters. We Welcome and include all. Respect and safety are expected.

We show up: We empower and trust others and own our work. We rise to the challenges and are expected to do what we say we will.

All for Hume: We strive to achieve our best for the Hume Community. We are proud and passionate about working towards better outcomes and expect they are at the centre of everything we do.

We offer a competitive salary package, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

A child safe organisation and an equal opportunity employer. Council encourages people of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

All candidates will be required to undertake background and probity checks including Reference Checks, Working with Children Check, and a Criminal Record Check. #LI-Hybrid

• Fixed term contract for 13 months, Full time
• $97,000 per annum plus Superannuation
• Join the Strategic Communications & Advocacy team.

Hume City Council is one of Australia’s fastest growing and culturally diverse councils. We put the customer and our community at the centre of all that we do, ensuring our services are efficient and accessible.

Proactively develop and deliver Council’s external digital and social communications activities to raise awareness of Council services, programs, projects, initiatives and events.

What you’ll be doing:

• Support the development and delivery of an annual content plan to raise awareness and inform our community about Council services, programs, projects, initiatives and events.
• Research, develop, implement and evaluate online and digital communication campaigns to positively promote the City, Council and its services, facilities, events and activities.
• Support the implementation of a results-driven social media strategy, to raise awareness, connect and engage with our community about Council services, programs, projects, initiatives and events.
• Advise on the most appropriate social content to enhance engagement on posts to promote and inform the community about Council services, programs, projects, initiatives and events.
• Maintain Council’s website content and assist in the coordination of its management.
• Help innovate and evolve Council’s websites, ensuring good governance, functionality, search and appropriate and targeted content.
• Provide high-level communications advice for senior decision-makers on key issues, policy matters and implementation priorities to support Council objectives.
• Provide sound advice and thought leadership to the Coordinator, Digital, Brand and Publishing and Manager, Strategic Communications on a range of issues.
• Support the strategic review of Council’s communications tools and recommend and implement changes to ensure that they are engaging, innovative, targeted, appropriate and cost-effective.
• Help monitor and audit Council’s digital communications to ensure consistency with Council’s brand and corporate identity and align with its values.

The skills and experience you’ll bring to the role:

• Ability to gain cooperation and assistance from people with diverse backgrounds and cultures, both within and external to the organisation, to achieve the objectives of this position.
• Ability to communicate effectively and consult in a socially and politically sensitive environment.
• Ability to plan, research, develop, implement and evaluate communications strategies.
• Specialist written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to write in a clear, concise and understandable manner as appropriate for multiple formats including online and digital communication and social media.
• Proficiency in project managing the production of customer communication materials in a corporate environment for a wide range of audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines to a high standard of accuracy and consistency.

Required Certifications & Qualifications: 

• Tertiary qualifications and/or extensive demonstrated experience in communications, public relations or marketing or a similar field.
• A current driver’s licence.

Why Hume City Council?

A leader in local government, we’re committed to creating an inclusive and collaborative work environment that is guided by our values:

We’re better, every day: We give things a go and value progress over perfection. We have permission to go for it and are expected to reflect and learn.

We’re in it together: At Hume, everyone matters. We Welcome and include all. Respect and safety are expected.

We show up: We empower and trust others and own our work. We rise to the challenges and are expected to do what we say we will.

All for Hume: We strive to achieve our best for the Hume Community. We are proud and passionate about working towards better outcomes and expect they are at the centre of everything we do.

We offer a competitive salary package, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

A child safe organisation and an equal opportunity employer. Council encourages people of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

All candidates will be required to undertake background and probity checks including Reference Checks, Working with Children Check, and a Criminal Record Check. #LI-Hybrid

• $69,746.76 per annum (pro rata) plus Superannuation
• Permanent Part Time 15.16 hrs per week
• Be part of amazing Library team

Hume City Council is one of Australia’s fastest growing and culturally diverse councils. We put the customer and our community at the centre of all that we do, ensuring our services are efficient and accessible.

As a Library Officer you will contribute to the provision of high quality library services that meet the educational, recreational and information needs of the diverse Hume community by providing a high level of customer service and supporting the professional presentation of library facilities.

What you’ll be doing:

• Undertake regular direct customer service duties, including regular evening and weekend shifts.
• Issue and return all formats promptly and efficiently.
• Register new library members and issue replacement cards.
• Perform reconciliation of branch cash takings in accordance with Council procedures.
• Troubleshoot library computers and Hardware as appropriate.
• Ensure that opening and closing procedures are correctly implemented when rostered at the beginning or end of the day.
• Assist Librarians with collection maintenance as directed.
• Withdraw stock in accordance with collection management procedures.
• Promote library resources and programs as part of branch outreach activities.
• Work as part of the larger team to provide relevant, attractive and well maintained collections for the community.

The skills and experience you’ll bring to the role:

• Successful completion of Year 10.
• Experience in a Public Library or similar ebvironment.
• Excellent demonstrated written and oral communication skills with an ability to engage people from diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent Customer Service skills with an ability to deal with difficult customers and present a positive Council image.
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to use a variety of computer hardware and software with an ability to instruct customers with various IT requirements.
• Demonstrated experience and sills in facilitating programs within library setting.
• Ability to develop working relationships with staff and work together in a team environment.

Why Hume City Council?

A leader in local government, we’re committed to creating an inclusive and collaborative work environment that is guided by our values:

We’re better, every day: We give things a go and value progress over perfection. We have permission to go for it and are expected to reflect and learn.

We’re in it together: At Hume, everyone matters. We Welcome and include all. Respect and safety are expected.

We show up: We empower and trust others and own our work. We rise to the challenges and are expected to do what we say we will.

All for Hume: We strive to achieve our best for the Hume Community. We are proud and passionate about working towards better outcomes and expect they are at the centre of everything we do.

We offer a competitive salary package, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

A child safe organisation and an equal opportunity employer. Council encourages people of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

All candidates will be required to undertake background and probity checks including Reference Checks, Working with Children Check, and a Criminal Record Check.