Teams at Hume City Council

Provide senior strategic communications and public affairs support for Council advocacy and reputation. Lead publicity, media opportunities, stakeholder messaging, issues management and high-impact communications projects. Advise ELT, Councillors and senior stakeholders, collaborate with Government Relations and Corporate Communications, and support emerging priorities under the Manager Strategic Communications.

Provide communications advice and delivery across Council projects: develop and manage communications plans and campaigns, create audience-centred content for digital and print channels, coordinate integrated activities, build stakeholder relationships, monitor and evaluate outcomes, and support issues and reputational management.

Provide media relations and reputation management support for Council: proactively monitor and analyse media and community sentiment, prepare media releases and briefings, manage media enquiries, advise stakeholders and leadership on emerging issues and risks, and support crisis communications and spokesperson preparation.