• Newly created position
• 2 year fixed-term opportunity | Full time preferred but part time will be considered
• Hybrid work environment | Flexible work options available
• Band 6: $94.8K - $103.5K per annum (depending on experience) + 12% superannuation

About the role

This role sits within the People and Culture team and reports to the Chief People Officer (CPO).

As the People Engagement Advisor, you’ll support the development and delivery of staff engagement activities, communications, and content across Council. Your work will help create a workplace where people feel informed, valued, and engaged.

You’ll work closely with staff at all levels to draft and share important updates, support key people initiatives, and help plan staff events. You’ll also collaborate with the Public Affairs team to ensure our messaging is clear and consistent. This is a great opportunity to make a real difference in how our people experience work every day.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and implement internal communication and engagement strategies that support a positive workplace culture and enhance the employee experience.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to support the planning, implementation and evaluation of key people and culture programs and initiatives, for example enterprise agreements, policy changes and change management.
• Update and maintain people and culture related content on the intranet.
• Collaborate with employees to gather content and stories that build pride, understanding, and alignment with Council's mission and values.

About you

You’re a strong communicator who enjoys working with others and building relationships. You have a knack for writing engaging content and can explain things clearly, whether it’s a newsletter, an intranet update, or a staff announcement. You’re organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

You’re comfortable working with digital communication tools and have a good understanding of what makes staff engagement effective. You value diversity, inclusion, and are committed to upholding our organisational values of service excellence, collaboration, innovation, respect, and integrity.

Qualifications and Experience

• Relevant tertiary qualification (e.g. Communications, Public Relations, Journalism) or equivalent experience.
• Experience in internal or corporate communications, ideally in a complex or regulated environment.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills across different formats and channels (e.g. SharePoint, internal social networks, social media).
• Experience managing change communications and organisational announcements.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to work with senior leaders.

Not meeting all the requirements for this role? We value diverse experiences for positive community outcomes. If you're excited about the position but don't perfectly align with the criteria, we still encourage you to apply.

About the team

Our People and Culture team was ranked top 10% for overall engagement within Local Government in 2024. We are a supportive and collaborate team, focused on delivering high quality outcomes for our employees and the organisation. We live our values and have built trusted relationships across the organisation and externally.

Pre-employment checks

Progressed candidates must undergo pre-employment screening as a standard procedure which will include:

• Employee Working with Children Check
• New National Police Record Check
• Evidence of right to work in Australia.

Pre-employment checks are not used by Glen Eira City Council to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

Position Description

People Engagement Advisor - Position Description.pdf

What’s on offer

We have a great culture that is valued by all our staff. Teamwork, collaboration and innovation are a key focus at Glen Eira City Council. We offer will offer you:

• Hybrid work environment – Average of 3 days in the office (or pro rata for part time staff)
• Flexible work options
• A supportive and collaborative team environment where your ideas are welcomed
• Access to paid training and participation in Council’s extensive Learning and Development programs
• Comprehensive leave entitlements
• Corporate gym memberships at Glen Eira Leisure

Apply NOW!

All applications must be submitted online by clicking the ‘Apply’ button. As part of your application, you will need to:

• Attach your resume
• Attach a cover letter (no more than one page) 

Closing date: Sunday 23 November at 11.55pm

For further information or a confidential discussion please contact Lisa Morrison, Coordinator Recruitment and Operations on 9524 3275 or email lmorrison@gleneira.vic.gov.au

Glen Eira City Council prides itself on being an equal opportunity employer and a child safe organisation. As a Council, we are committed to:

• Providing a diverse and inclusive workplace that values the safety and wellbeing of children and young people, as well as all our employees.
• Receiving applications from people of all diverse abilities, skills, languages, cultures and backgrounds including: people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and LGBTIQA+ and gender diverse people.
• Reconciliation and supporting the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander aspirations.

If you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and require advice and support with the recruitment process, contact our Aboriginal Community Officer on Aboriginal@gleneira.vic.gov.au

We value the knowledge, skills and talents that all people can share with our workforce and community.