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Tourism Communications Officer

Community and Planning • Tallangatta, Victoria 3700, Australia • Part-time
AI Job Summary
  • Demonstrated experience in tourism, marketing or communications promoting place-based experiences, events or businesses.
  • Proven ability to manage and deliver engaging content across social media, websites and/or e-newsletters with audience/​
  • Strong written communication skills to produce clear, accurate and engaging content for newsletters, websites and маркет

Role Type

Permanent • Part-time • Mid career

Pay Rate

38.09 AUD – 43.48 AUD (Hour)

Description

Tourism Communications Officer (Corryong or Tallangatta)

  • $38.09 to $43.48 per hour + super
  • Part-time – 20 hours per week
  • Flexible working arrangements to support a healthy/work-life balance
  • Generous leave entitlements, including the ability to purchase additional annual leave
  • Wellbeing, financial and career development support via our EAP

In this role you’ll

  • Support Council’s destination marketing, deliver the monthly What’s Happening events newsletter, manage the image gallery, maintain the website, and manage and grow Council’s destination social media channels.
  • Actively support and encourage tourism and events businesses to establish and maintain accurate tourism listings, and promote tourism through social media, newsletters, and The Undiscovered website.
  • Maintain positive and productive working relationships with tourism operators, event organisers, and community stakeholders.
  • Assist the Coordinator Economic Development and Tourism and support and liaise with Council’s Visitor Information Centre Officer to achieve positive tourism outcomes.

What we’re looking for

  • Demonstrated experience in tourism, marketing, or communications, with a focus on promoting place‑based experiences, events, or businesses through digital or public‑facing channels.
  • Proven ability to manage and deliver engaging content across digital platforms, including social media, websites, and/or e-newsletters, with an understanding of audience engagement and brand presentation.
  • Strong written communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, accurate and engaging content suitable for newsletters, websites, and destination marketing channels.
  • Experience coordinating, managing, or curating visual content for promotional use, including maintaining image libraries, liaising with photographers or suppliers, and ensuring content is fit for purpose.
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with tourism operators, event organisers, or community stakeholders to support the promotion of activities and experiences through Council‑managed channels.
  • Well‑developed organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities, work with initiative, and contribute positively to a collaborative team environment in support of shared outcomes.

Benefits of working at Towong Shire Council

  • Flexible working arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance.
  • Generous leave entitlements, including the ability to purchase additional annual leave.
  • Wellbeing, financial and career development support via our Employee Assistance Program.
  • Structured development and leadership pathways.
  • Study Leave provisions, secondment, and growth opportunities to enhance your career.
  • Fortnightly pay cycle.

Applications close: 24 May 2026. We encourage you to apply early, as applications are reviewed as they are received. Rolling interviews will commence upon reviewing applications, and the successful applicant may be appointed before the closing date.

Towong Shire Council is committed to creating a culture where everyone is welcome and respected. We encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, minority groups, and people with disabilities.

As a Child Safe Organisation, Towong Shire Council adheres to the Child Safe Standards. All applicants—regardless of the position—may be required to provide, or obtain, a Working with Children Check as part of the recruitment process.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, contact pc@towong.vic.gov.au

Company Overview

Working at Council is an incredibly rewarding experience. You’ll get to enjoy engaging, challenging and exciting work and have the opportunity to learn and grow, helping you to reach your full potential. And you’ll be proud knowing that your work is positively impacting the lives of our local community every day.