About us:
The Department of Natural Resources, Mines, Manufacturing, and Regional Development drives sustainable growth and prosperity. We steward the state's natural resources through the productive and responsible management of the state's land, mineral, and energy resources ensuring all Queenslanders benefit. We foster innovation and technology in manufacturing, boosting productivity and competitiveness. We strengthen regional and rural economies by supporting job creation, diversification, and infrastructure development, collaborating closely with local communities to address their unique needs.
About the role: In this role you will: Demonstrate good time management skills demonstrating high proficiency in managing your own time. Liaise with and develop strong, positive relationships with a range of stakeholders including media, government, industry and community stakeholders, and organisations. Work with internal client areas to identify and develop proactive mainstream and social media opportunities and provide media advice as needed. Write and edit quality content for: publications and other communication material online and digital content including for social media speeches, media releases, briefing notes, correspondence. Ability to work quickly under pressure, in a fast-paced environment. Demonstrate a positive, collaborative attitude, and a high level of accountability. Ability to work flexible hours which may involve work outside of normal business hours. Other duties as directed and required. This position requires: Good communication and interpersonal skills. While not mandatory, a degree qualification in communications, journalism, public relations, or related field would be highly regarded. It is highly desirable that the successful applicant has a minimum of 3 years' experience in media relations or communications. Why join us?
We are committed to being a workplace that focuses on people. This is about building resilience, encouraging innovation, and understanding that learning is a journey that never ends.
We promote a safe, inclusive and respectful place to work where all staff feel valued. We are a mobile, flexible, and agile workforce. We live by our guiding principles - proactive, courageous, pragmatic, collaborate, resilient and respectful - underpinned by the Queensland public service values.
What we offer? Competitive superannuation and salary sacrificing options Flexible working options that encourage a healthy work-life balance A variety of fantastic leave provisions, supported across the broader Queensland public sector Rewarding professional career development and training opportunities Relocation assistance and provisions Have visible impact in your community, and directly contribute to making good jobs, better services and a great lifestyle for all Queenslanders. Work in an inclusive work culture while making an impactful difference for all Queenslanders. To know more about the benefits of working with the Department of Natural Resources and Mines, Manufacturing and Regional and Rural Development click here: a purpose-driven career with the Department of Natural Resources and Mines, Manufacturing and Regional and Rural Development. Unleash your potential, grow, and #MakeADifference!
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