Senior Officer Communications
Job No:
GRC845
Location:
Gympie, Queensland
Gympie is at the heart of a rapidly expanding region which stretches from rural valleys in the west to the Cooloola Coast, gateway to spectacular Fraser Island. Enjoy the rural delights of the picturesque Mary Valley, the history of Gympie and the broad western area, home to country festivals and a strong agricultural base. For someone seeking a high quality of life, the region offers a unique opportunity. You could be part of a forward thinking local government organisation with a commitment to continuously improving the services it provides to its 50,000 residents, in one of the most diverse locations in Queensland.
The CBD of Gympie is the central hub to the Gympie region, which is two hours north of Brisbane and in close proximity to the Sunshine and Fraser coasts. Council offices are located in Gympie's town centre close to shopping, cafes and parking.
Senior Officer Communications
Remuneration: Annual salary commencing from $82,375 plus superannuation
Closing Date: Sunday 3 July 2022 at 11.00pm AEST ***UPDATED CLOSING DATE***
No late applications will be accepted. Only applications received via Council's online application system will be considered. Unsolicited applications from agencies will not be considered.
Local government is at heart, a true community organisation – to make the region the best place it can be for the community.
Our vision for the region is to be the natural choice to live, work and play and to actively serve our community and plan for the future of the region.
To help us achieve this and more, Gympie Regional Council is looking for a creative, innovative team player with a high level of communications and marketing experience to join an enthusiastic team on the cusp of greatness!
This is an exciting opportunity to join a progressive team, become a leader of change in a high paced environment, working alongside diverse units to deliver exceptional marketing and communications strategies.
Role Overview
This role will be required to support in the implementation of effective internal and external communication, marketing and engagement strategies, including community publications, media releases, campaigns and responses to media opportunities to raise Gympie Regional Council's and the region's profile.
This role will also track work flows and support communications, marketing and branding projects across the unit.
The role will be responsible for tasks such as (but not limited to):
- Writing media releases and coordinating media responses as required, within tight deadlines.
- Production of publication copy – internal and external, including digital content. This includes and is not limited to: annual reports, brochures, flyers, education booklets, event publications, launches, community engagement, reporting and video content.
- Internal communications content and project management.
- Data entry for website/s and uploading of content. Social media management and content creation.
- Project and campaign writing, production, coordination and management across all directorates.
- Workflow coordination – including media, community engagement projects, events, infrastructure work, communications and Marketing calendar. Coordination of databases such as community contacts, stakeholders, internal partnerships and media.
- Support digital and communications work flows as required including intranet and the creation of digital content.
- Assist the Manager Communication, Business and Engagement to successfully deliver key relevant strategies and activities as required.
What we are looking for
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- High level experience developing, planning and delivering communications strategies.
- Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing marketing, public relations and engagement strategies.
- 5 years experience in a Communications role or similar.
- Reputational risk management experience
- Experience in producing commercial print and electronic publications.
- Firm understanding of brand development, layout and style guides.
- High level verbal and written communication skills.
- Media and stakeholder relationship management experience.
- Working within a fast moving team, understand the needs of the team and supporting
Although not mandatory for the position, it would be advantageous for applications to have:
- Digital media experience
- Layout and design experience
- Previous local government experience
Position Description
For a full position description containing essential and desirable criteria, please click here.
Who to Contact
For information regarding the requirements of this role, please contact Sharna Rowley, Manager Communication, Business and Engagement on 5481 0752 or email sharna.rowley@gympie.qld.gov.au
For assistance lodging your application using Council's online system, please contact Rowena Chapman, Senior Officer Human Resources on 5481 0687 or email rowena.chapman@gympie.qld.gov.au
What we offer?
- Nine day fortnight/ten day fortnight/flexible work hours
- Access to employee health and well-being programs
- Fitness Passport: work out at over 25 local gyms for you and your family at a subsidised rate
- Access to professional development and employee education assistance
- Long service leave after seven years
- Generous superannuation scheme 13 per cent
- Access to salary sacrificing
- Employee assistance program offering free confidential counselling services for employees and their families.
Successful applicants will be required to undertake various checks such as skills, qualifications, reference, medical and national police.
How to apply
Keen to apply? Simply follow the instructions below:
1) Download and review the position description above
2) Complete the information below, as requested (please use an individualised email address as using another person's may effect your application, if you do not have one please follow this link to create a Gmail account)
3) Click 'APPLY'
4) Attach your resume, covering letter and a single document containing copies of your qualifications, licences or tickets as applicable.
5) Click 'NEXT' and 'CONFIRM'
Please note before continuing: It is advisable that you prepare your responses in a separate word or text document, saving your work as you go and that you then copy and paste this prepared information in the form before completing the application process. Please keep your responses to a maximum 300 words for each question.
Applications close on Sunday 3 July 2022 at 11.00pm AEST. No late applications will be accepted. Only applications received via Council's online application system will be considered.