We are urgently seeking an AO6 Senior Communications Officer for Community Recovery, the Queensland Government department responsible for providing human and social recovery support to Queenslanders impacted by disasters.
Commencing asap, we anticipate that this temporary role will be required to 30/06/2025 and may extend.
The Senior Communications Officer will coordinate and support the branch, region and key partner agencies prior to, during and after a disaster event activation by designing, initiating and delivering a broad range of communication products, strategies and projects that support the delivery of Community Recovery services.
This includes: Provide expert advice to the Director on targeted communications strategies that are aligned to strategic objectives and priorities by maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of the Community Recovery projects activities and proactively identify trends and risks in communication issues that may affect the branch.
Develop and implement communication campaigns, project related communication activities, initiatives, social media strategies, marketing and retention strategies, including targeted campaigns to support the recruitment and retention of Queensland Government Ready Reserves to enable a positive work environment and culture.
Write and edit a wide range of material including media releases, speeches, feature articles, factsheets, flyers, corporate publications and web content, whilst ensuring communication activity is best practice in terms of communication with people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Develop and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to facilitate cooperation, coordination and enhanced communication channels to ensure local initiatives are aligned to the branch's strategic objectives.
Lead the implementation and achievement of the branch's strategic communications objectives.
Coordinate Community Recovery Branch participation in major public events such as Get Ready Week; and provide communication and logistics support for other community engagement initiatives.
Develop, implement and monitor appropriate project management plans, programs and budgetary arrangements for Community Recovery communications projects, which may also include the management of performance of external suppliers to deliver communication products and services including research, advertising, graphic design, video production, print and call centre services.
During an activated event, assume the role of Lead Communications and lead a team of staff to deliver support to the region, branch and key stakeholders as per the Incident Management Team role profile.
Provide support to the Director, Strategy and Engagement as required.
We are seeking aligned communications experience to support your application, together with a proven ability to display outstanding judgement, high-level integrity, strong agility (to adapt to a constantly changing environment) and excellent communication and negotiation skills.
The role is based in Brisbane CBD and the casual hourly rate is $76.50 (plus superannuation).
Please submit your application today or if you have any questions, contact our recruitment team on 3812 2920 (or email ******).
We look forward to hearing from you.