Overview of role:

With great plans, big things happening, and an exciting program of projects to help deliver safe, secure, and sustainable water services into the future, you’ll use your extensive communications and engagement skills to make sure our customers, stakeholders and the community know about the great things we’re planning. You’ll lead a tight-knit team delivering project communications and engagement plans, and our media relations program.

We are seeking an  incredibly well organised and energetic individual, who isn’t afraid of a deadline or the unexpected. We want a natural problem solver who remains cool in a crisis, is planned and methodical, someone who writes like a pro, constantly thinks about the customer and their needs, and advocates for these needs back into the business.

Each day will vary, from crafting engaging, factual content to communicating with customers and stakeholders. At times, you'll be on-site to understand project impacts firsthand, always with a focus on effective communication and engagement.

You’ll become a trusted advisor for your colleagues, understanding their needs and delivering timely, accurate and proactive advice and communication to support important projects and activities.

In return, you’ll be part of a great team doing work that makes a real difference – and that’s a good feeling. So, if you’re passionate about communications and engagement and want to contribute to a meaningful cause, we’d would love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

As our Communication and Engagement Coordinator, you’ll be accountable for:

• Implement a proactive communications and engagement plan that aligns with Coliban Water’s     vision and purpose.
• Provide leadership across  the  Corporate  Communications  and  Engagement  team.
• Provide strategic advice and advocacy about communicating and engaging with customers and other stakeholders as part of project delivery. 
• Lead weekly team meetings, ensuring  that matters  covered include  business  priorities and  opportunity for information sharing.
• Contribute to the Corporate Education program for schools and the community.  
• Contribute to  corporate style guidelines and ensuring they are consistently adhered to.

About you:

• Substantial working knowledge and experience in communications and engagement.
• A tertiary degree in Public Relations, Communications or similar. 
• Knowledge and skills in in the development and delivery of communications and engagement plan and projects, including experience utilising various communications mediums.
• Exceptional analytical, communication (editing and copy writing) and problem solving.
• Substantial experience in media relations and issues management and coordination of a proactive media agenda, using traditional and digital channels. 

Sound like you? We’d love to hear from you.

Learn more in the position description

Salary:

The salary and conditions for this position will be as per the Coliban Water Enterprise Agreement 2021 Band 4 $93,548 - $112,895 + superannuation salary range will be offered to the successful candidate commensurate with their skills and experience.

Enquiries:

For further information please contact Jessica Dore on 0427 980 661 or via email at Jessica.dore@coliban.com.au

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter by COB 23/5/2025.

Why join us?

At Coliban Water our people are on a mission to create a better life for our customers and communities – now and tomorrow.

We love what we do and our location in the centre of a region that takes in 49 towns from Trentham to Echuca.

Our commitment to inclusion means you’ll feel at home here no matter who you are, who you love, or what you stand for. As part of the team you receive a monthly accrued day off, time off over Christmas, the flexibility to shape your work to suit your lifestyle, and generous parental, carer and workplace study leave policies.

At Coliban Water we balance a small team rhythm with the reach and resources of one of the largest Victorian regional urban water corporations.

What are you waiting for? We’d love you to join us.

Applicants will need to successfully complete all core training requirements in the expected timeframes and may be required to undertake a Police Check, Working with Children Check, Pre-Employment Medicals or Psychometric testing where applicable. Applicants may also be required to produce evidence of their Right to Work in Australia.

We welcome applications from individuals of all abilities. We are committed to creating an accessible and inclusive workplace for everyone, including people with disabilities and diverse abilities. If you need any support during the application process or would like to discuss interview adjustments, please contact Jessica Dore on 0427 980 661 or via email at Jessica.dore@coliban.com.au.

Please indicate any adjustments (administrative, environmental, or procedural) you may need to effectively participate in the recruitment process and/or carry out the requirements of the role you are applying for.

Please note that applicants may be contacted prior to the closing date of this advertisement.