• Lead a progressive council's media and brand function and help shape how we connect with our community.
• Permanent, part-time (0.9 FTE) | 68.4 hours per fortnight
• Band 7: $57.27 - $64.16 per hour (depending on experience) + 12% superannuation

About the team
The Public Affairs department builds community trust by strengthening Council's reputation and delivering clear, consistent and engaging communications. Highly collaborative and innovative, Public Affairs has top-decile employee engagement and alignment scores within the local government sector.

Working collaboratively across the organisation, the team provides strategic advice, leads media engagement, promotes brand excellence and helps communicate Council's priorities and achievements to the community.

About the role
As the Senior Media and Brand Advisor, you will help shape Council's public profile and reputation through strategic leadership across media, brand and communications.

Partnering closely with senior leaders, Councillors and the Executive team, you will provide expert advice on media, reputation and communications matters while driving best-practice approaches across the organisation. This role offers the opportunity to influence how Council communicates with its community, strengthen brand governance and support the delivery of high-quality, insight-led communications outcomes.

Other responsibilities include:

• Provide strategic advice on media, reputation and communications matters, supporting informed decision-making and proactive management of Council's public profile.
• Lead and support initiatives that strengthen Council's brand, including governance, visual identity, messaging and corporate communication standards.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key media stakeholders while supporting media engagement, spokesperson readiness and reputation management.
• Drive an integrated, insight-led approach to communications through performance monitoring, audience insights, capability uplift and continuous improvement initiatives.
• In this leadership role, you'll mentor and support a small team while driving best practice across media, brand and communications.

About you
You are an experienced communications professional with expertise in media, brand and reputation management within a complex organisational environment.

A strategic thinker and trusted advisor, you are comfortable working with senior stakeholders, managing sensitive issues and delivering communication outcomes that align with organisational priorities and community expectations.

You bring sound judgement, strong relationship-building skills and a demonstrated ability to influence, collaborate and deliver results in dynamic environments.

The following is also required:

• Extensive experience in a senior media, communications or brand role, with a demonstrated track record of delivering strategic outcomes.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, including experience building relationships with senior leaders, media representatives and external partners.
• Demonstrated capability to develop and implement media, brand or communications strategies, frameworks or initiatives that drive consistency, quality and continuous improvement, including a strong understanding of brand governance, design principles and accessible communications.
• Experience providing advice on reputational risk and communications strategy within complex and politically sensitive environments.
• Excellent analytical, written and verbal communication skills, supported by tertiary qualifications in communications, media, public relations, marketing or a related discipline.

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.

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
• Pre-employment health declaration
• 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
Senior Media and Brand Advisor (Band 7) - Position Description - July 2026.pdf

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: 16 October 2026 at 11.55pm

For further information or a confidential discussion, please contact Sarah Finlay, Coordinator Communications on 0401 979 815 or email sfinlay@gleneira.vic.gov.au

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 will offer you:

• Hybrid work environment – Average of 3 days in the office (or pro rata)
• 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
• Reward and recognition programs
• Comprehensive leave entitlements
• Corporate gym memberships at Glen Eira Leisure

Working at Glen Eira City Council
Glen Eira City Council is a collaborative, values-based organisation that strives for innovation. Our employees bring their diverse backgrounds and varied experiences and perspectives to an inclusive and flexible work environment, creating a unique and vibrant culture that is representative of the municipality  services.

Recognised as an Employer of Choice, we seek people who share our community focused values and have a desire to create positive local impact.