Total 15 communications engineer job vacancies in Broadmeadows

• Fixed term contract for 12 months, Full Time 
• $97,099.24 per annum plus Superannuation + monthly RDO 
• A fantastic opportunity to join and to establish your reputation as a trusted advisor across the organisation.

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 is an exciting opportunity within the Strategic Communications department to develop and deliver internal communications campaigns, events, and projects that foster an engaged and informed workforce.

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead and contribute to the continuous improvement of Council's internal communications channels, including the end-to-end delivery of internal communications campaigns. Foster strong relationships with leadership and cross-functional teams to identify communication gaps and ensure cohesive messaging that aligns with the organisation’s goals and culture.
• Act as a brand advocate, positioning Hume City Council’s values and achievements prominently, while encouraging employees to embody and promote the brand both internally and externally.
• Lead the content strategy for Hume City Council’s LinkedIn and other platforms to highlight staff successes and promote the organisation as an employer of choice.
• Support delivery of the corporate events calendar, including our annual employee recognition event. 
• Maintain and optimise the intranet, SharePoint, and other digital platforms to ensure they serve as effective, engaging resources for staff, promoting timely and relevant information sharing.
• Provide guidance and training to teams on effective internal communication practices and the proficient use of SharePoint and other digital tools for collaboration.

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

• Demonstrated experience supporting internal/ corporate communications initiatives and campaigns.
• Demonstrated high-level writing, editing, proofing skills with a demonstrated ability to translate complex technical information and write clearly for a wide range of audiences in a variety of styles.
• Demonstrated significant experience in planning, developing, and implementing internal communications strategies using printed publications, social media, online and digital communications to achieve organisational objectives.
• A strong understanding of local, state, and federal government and experience working in a political environment.
• Ability to gain the cooperation and assistance of people from diverse backgrounds and cultures, to achieve the objectives of this position.
• Specialist written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to write in a clear, concise, and understandable manner.

Required Certifications & Qualifications: 

• Tertiary qualifications in marketing, communications, public relations, or journalism with demonstrated experience in this field, or less formal qualifications with substantial experience in a marketing, communications, public relations, journalism, or similar position.
• Current driver’s licence.

For any enquiries, please contact Tarone Van Niekerk at [email protected].

To apply for this position please click on the “Apply” button below.

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 2 years, Full time
• $107,811.66 - $ 119,457.63 per annum plus Superannuation in accordance with the qualification & experience
• Join the Digital Transformation

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.

The Communications Officer for the Digital Transformation Program is a pivotal role designed to support the Program Director and Change Manager in executing effective communication strategies. The Communications Officer will play a crucial role in crafting and delivering compelling messages, managing communication channels, and fostering a positive communication culture throughout the program. 

What you’ll be doing:

• Provide consultancy to the Program Director and various areas of Council to ensure that strategic communication principles and plans are applied. 
• Provide specialist writing and editing for a range of communications materials and channels that are tailored for various external and internal audiences and stakeholders. 
• Champion the needs of the program, impacted staff to ensure effective and tailored communications and engagement for these groups, across Council Departments. 
• Monitor and improve the performance of communication activities against strategic priorities and Transformation objectives, in line with best practice tools and techniques.
• Identify proactive communications opportunities that provide tailored and targeted information for internal staff impacted by the changes from the digital program.
• Contribute to the development of high-level narratives, ensuring strong and consistent key messaging across all communications activities.
• Collaborate with the Change Manager to develop and implement comprehensive communication plans for the program. Align communication strategies with change management objectives to ensure a synchronized approach. 
• Create clear, concise, and compelling messages related to the program. Ensure messaging is aligned with organizational goals, project objectives, and the overall change narrative. Tailor messages for different audiences. 

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

• Tertiary qualifications and/or extensive demonstrated experience in communications, public relations or marketing or a similar field. 
• Ability to plan, research, develop, implement, and evaluate communications strategies. 
• Demonstrated significant experience in the planning, development, execution, and evaluation of integrated communications strategies.
• 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.
• 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.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines to a high standard of accuracy and consistency.
• A strong understanding of local, state, and federal government and experience working in a political environment.
• A current driver’s license.

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 role 
• $97,099 per annum plus Superannuation
• Join the Civil Works & Reporting 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.

In this role you will successfully manage civil infrastructure projects, such as roads, carparks, traffic treatments and drainage, through application of engineering principles in areas such as project management, contract management and construction supervision.  

What you’ll be doing:

• Evaluate construction tenders including the preparation of reports with a recommendation of awarding the contract. 
• Undertake contract administration including monitoring contractor’s performance, programs, progress, quality of work, progress claims, contract payments, assessment of contractor claims and price variations to ensure compliance with contract completion dates and budgets. 
• Supervise engineering projects ensuring the compliance of contractors with approved plans, specifications and relevant safety requirements. 
• Check the alignment and levels of the works. 
• Preparation of financial reports on Contracts including variations.
• Prepare engineering designs & estimates for roads, carparks, drainage infrastructure, reserves, traffic management treatments, recreational facilities, buildings and other infrastructure utilising CAD software in accordance with relevant design standards, guidelines and codes. 
• Assist with the condition evaluation of Councils assets including lifecycle and costings, including but not limited to sealed road, gravel roads, drainage network, footpaths, bridges and buildings. 
• Set out and oversee the installation of traffic management devices including, signs, line marking and traffic control devices. 

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

• Tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering or equivalent and/or proven experience and technical knowledge in  delivering civil infrastructure projects. 
• Demonstrated success in project management, contract administration and construction supervision & management.  
• Demonstrated knowledge of traffic engineering, civil design, construction supervision and asset management systems, will be an advantage. 
• Demonstrated time management skills, including setting priorities, planning and meeting timelines. 
• Intermediate computer skills, the use of engineering software packages would be advantageous. 
•  Minimum 4 years experience in civil engineering or other similar areas is  essential. 
• 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.

• Undergraduate Civil Engineers – Paid Work Experience Opportunity
• 12 weeks placement from 25 November 2024 to 28 February 2025
• $30.99 per hour, 38hour per week

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.

Apply your engineering skills in a variety of areas including Traffic Engineering, Civil Design, Project Planning, Asset Management, Construction and Maintenace Engineering.

What you’ll be doing:

• Traffic engineering
• Civil design
• Asset Engineering
• Construction & maintenance engineering
• Project planning
• Preparing designs across all a range of engineering project
• Utilising CAD software in accordance with relevant design standards
• Evaluating, investigating, and providing solutions across various aspects of engineering pr
• Prepare engineering estimate of works.
• Prepare tender documents for works including schedules, specifications and contract documentation
• Process applications submitted by service authorities

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

• Penultimate undergraduates of Civil Engineering Degree course. Students completing their final year in 2023 and other year level will also be considered
• Demonstrated knowledge of traffic engineering, civil design, project management, construction supervision and asset management systems.
• Demonstrated ability to manage time, including setting priorities, planning, and organising work and meeting timelines
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in written form, with a broad range of stakeholders
• Ability in general computer skills, including the use of engineering software packages would be an advantage
• Work experience in other areas not relating to engineering is considered an advantage
• 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.

• 6-month max term contract
• Lead the Internal Communications team
• Competitive salary

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 is a fixed-term parental leave cover until the end of January 2025.

As Internal Communications Coordinator you’ll lead a team of internal communications specialists, establish a reputation as a trusted advisor for senior leaders and deliver critical internal communications that have an impact.

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead the development of strategic internal communications campaigns and projects to raise awareness of Council services, programs, projects, initiatives and events.
• Develop and execute an annual strategic internal communications plan for the organisation.
• Strategically review and evolve our internal communications channels to ensure they are engaging, innovative, targeted, appropriate and cost-effective.
• Lead and motivate a team of internal communications specialists to deliver a range of critical communications activities to boost staff engagement and interaction.
• Safeguard and enhance Council’s reputation by identifying issues, risks and opportunities

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

• You will develop line-of-sight across the organisation and be a champion for the big picture, working closely with stakeholders to gain a deep understanding of their challenges and support critical projects that protect and enhance our reputation with the community.
• A strong writer with a critical eye for detail, you’ll thrive in a complex and fast-moving environment, and stay calm under pressure while juggling multiple projects and tight deadlines.
• You’ll be adept and willing to work with a diverse range of stakeholders, balancing often competing needs with complex policy, process, organisational and political dynamics.
• You’ll have a passion for storytelling and continually look for opportunities to craft and deliver a compelling narrative that drives value for the organisation and influences positive change.
• A key voice in the Customer and Strategy division, you’ll provide strategic internal communications thought leadership and support to the Chief Executive Officer, Executive Leadership Team, Mayor and Councillors and support the policy direction of the Council. 
• You will form a strong partnership with the Manager, Strategic Communications and Advocacy to manage the tactical execution of Council’s annual strategic internal communications plan.

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