• Part time (up to .6 FTE) permanent position.
• Develop your communications skills across diverse projects and beautiful landscapes.
• Enjoy a great work life balance with a hybrid working model based in Traralgon or Leongatha.

As our Communications Project Officer, you’ll support our Communications and Marketing Team to:

• Plan, design and coordinate engaging project communications.
• Focus on developing and implementing communications for key State Environmental Contribution Levy funded projects, including case studies, media releases, social media, photos and web based project profiles.

• Provide project advice and support to staff in the development and implementation of communication and engagement plans.
• Coordinate the development and implementation of the Annual Project Coordination Plan.
• Support staff in the delivery of project communication and engagement events/activities and associated media.
• Improve internal project-based communication efficiencies through a review and updating of current processes, including the training of relevant staff.
• Ensure communications activities are kept up to date in the communications and marketing schedules.

• Knowledge in the media or communications environment including the preparation of media releases, publications, advertising and providing high quality communications and marketing advice.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in communication skills in particular digital marketing strategies and execution.
• An understanding of, and experience in, communications, public relations, marketing, and event management.
• An understanding of community engagement processes and principles including experience in engagement activities and initiatives.
• Highly developed and demonstrated interpersonal skills suited to developing and maintaining partnerships with diverse stakeholders with a range of views and levels of understanding.  

We focus our energy on interesting and meaningful work. With a culture of continuous improvement, we are always striving to make a positive difference to our communities and create a healthier environment. We put our people at the heart of what we do and are dedicated to helping them grow their careers and reach their professional goals. 

We promote flexibility. Work in a way that suits you best, flex time, job share arrangements or work from home. We know our people get their best work done when they’re in control of where and how they work, designing their work week around their team and personal commitments. 

We support you to thrive. To support your professional life, we offer a range of wellbeing initiatives, including regular events and programs, Employee Assistance Program, leave options, flexible working options, parental leave and return to work support packages. 

Sound like the sort of role for you? Appy now. We’d love to hear from you.

To apply please send your application to recruitment@wgcma.vic.gov.au by 9am Monday 22 June 2026.

So, we can learn more about you, we encourage you to address the Key Selection Criteria, outlined in the Position Description under Item “F”.

If you have any questions or wish to have a confidential conversation about this role, please contact Sally O’Neill Communications and Marketing Lead on 0476 000 166 or communications@wgcma.vic.gov.au.

Shortlisting will commence immediately and the position may close earlier if a suitable applicant is found.

At WGCMA, we share a commitment to value and embrace diversity in all forms; so that our work environment is a safe space we can all belong. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their background, identity, orientation, ability or thinking style. 

If you need assistance during the application process for accessibility reasons please contact Madelyn Brand, Organisational Development and Human Resources Lead on 03 5175 7839 or madelynb@wgcma.vic.gov.au.

We acknowledge and pay our respects to the Traditional Owners of the region, the Gunaikurnai, the Bunurong, the Boonwurrung and the Wurundjeri Peoples and pay respects to Elders, past, present and emerging.

📷 Heart Morass by Colin Cook.