Assistant Digital Communications Officer

Summary of the position: Picton location Temporary Part-Time, 18 hours per week up to mid December 2026 Salary commencing from $867.71 per week + 12% Superannuation About the opportunity: An exciting opportunity awaits! We are on the lookout for a creative, driven and digitally savvy Assistant Digital Communications Officer to join our passionate team. The position is offered on a temporary part time basis. Reporting to the Team Leader Strategic Communications, you will play a key role in shaping and enhancing Council’s digital presence. From managing and optimising content for our website and intranet, to assisting with the creation of engaging campaigns and the implementation of digital solutions that connect with our community and create a great customer experience, you’ll help us make every digital interaction count. If this role sounds like the ideal next step for your skills and experience, we’d love to hear from you! To succeed in this position, you will meet the following criteria: Tertiary qualifications / currently undertaking study in Digital Communications/media or related, or a minimum of two (2) years relevant work experience. Demonstrated experience with content manager systems (preferably Silverstripe) in updating and maintaining websites. Experience with SharePoint or collaborative digital platforms and Office 365 applications. Established skill in utilising email marketing platforms e.g. campaign Monitor, MailChimp Practical experience in creating and publishing content for digital channels (e.g. websites, digital screens, eDMs). Understanding of analytics tools (e.g. Google Analytics) to monitor and report on digital performance. Understanding of digital accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1). What we can offer you: Located on Sydney’s southern fringe, Wollondilly Shire Council spans 2,560 km² of natural bushland, scenic waterways, and vibrant, welcoming communities. Delivering exceptional, high-performing services to our community is fundamental to what we do. We continuously seek opportunities to strengthen our service delivery across and require experienced and qualified professionals to join us in Making Wollondilly even better, together. We actively cultivate a positive and supportive work environment, providing a variety of benefits to support, reward and actively engage our workforce including; Learn, develop and grow your career with our Growth Learning Program Be acknowledged in our STAR Reward and Recognition program Participate in our Educational Assistance Program Stay connected with our Health & Wellbeing programs Access to our Employee Assistance Program Want to find out more? Further Information: Karen Makins, Team Leader Strategic Communications, 4677 9670 Closing Date: 5:00pm Monday 24 August, 2026 Join us in Making Wollondilly even better together! Only applications received via Council’s online recruitment platform will be considered. To apply for this position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, a permanent resident, or have unlimited work rights in Australia without visa restrictions. All positions are engaged Monday to Sunday (except otherwise stated) in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award. Shortlisted applicants may be required to complete pre-employment checks including a medical assessment (including drug and alcohol screening), police clearance, qualification and bankruptcy verification, and a valid WWCC.