Media and Communications Assistant
Casual appointment
- Versatile communications role
- Competitive rates of pay
- Supportive team culture
We’re looking for keen communications professionals to join Council and support the Communications team on a casual basis. If you are a team player, digitally savvy, highly adaptable and can write clearly and concisely you could be our new team member.
Working with us:
At The Hills Shire Council, we live our values of Honesty, Integrity, Loyalty, Leadership and Safety through the work that we perform for the Community. We are committed to a positive and supportive workplace culture where our people and customers feel respected and valued. Council also prides itself on being a Child Safe Organisation that is committed to promoting the health, safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people in our community.
What this role looks like
- Writing a blog post for Council’s website and writing media releases
- Shooting reels at a Council event
- Assisting with administrative tasks and the preparation of reports
- Booking in photographers, videographers or graphic designers
- Interviewing people for Council’s website or Hills Focus magazine
- Assist with the moderation of Council’s social media channels
- Preparing social content for The Hills Shire Council, Waves Fitness and Aquatic Centre and the Pioneer Theatre.
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What are we seeking in our new team member:
- Currently studying or have completed a degree in related field such as Bachelor of Arts, Marketing, social media, Communications, Journalism or similar
Benefits of working with us:
Competitive rates of pay at $46.39 per hour (inclusive of casual loading) + Superannuation paid weekly, opportunity for bonus payments, discounted membership to Waves Fitness & Aquatics Centre, Fitness Passport, free on-site undercover parking, onsite café, modern office, and an active Social Club.
Next steps:
Please review the Position Description available on Council’s Careers Page online at
Careers | The Hills Shire Council (nsw.gov.au) by
5pm on 27 October 2025. As you may be contacted, and interviews may be held prior, to the closing date, early submission of applications is encouraged.
People with disabilities, who meet the selection criteria, are encouraged to apply. You can also request adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you require any adjustments to be made or if you need any other assistance with submitting your application, please feel free to contact the HR team at
hr@thehills.nsw.gov.au. Offers of employment will be subject to following pre-employment checks: Psychometric Testing, Reference Checks, Identity Check, Medical checks (including Drug and Alcohol Screening), Working with Children, and Criminal History. We assess applications on merit and suitability related to the inherent requirements of the position. Only people with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position.
