Reference Number: 1093
Closing Date: 04-07-2024
Employment Type: Fixed Term Full Time (3 Months Period)
Location: Regional
About the Western Downs and Council
It is an exciting time to be living and working on the Western Downs, with a strong, diverse economy creating exciting opportunities for our growing regional area.
The Western Downs is also emerging as a prime tourist destination with a variety of unique experiences, vibrant major events, and stunning natural landscapes to captivate visitors of all ages and interests.
Western Downs Regional Council (WDRC) is a sustainable organisation delivering modern and quality essential services to around 35,000 residents.
WDRC is made up of people from diverse backgrounds, demonstrating the people that make our region unique and dedicated to making a real difference in the community.
About the Opportunity
The Senior Marketing Lead is responsible for designing effective visual communication and marketing campaigns that support our internal brand, increase awareness and recognition of Council initiatives in the community, and promote a professional public image.
This position is Fixed Term until October 2024 and is based in any of our major towns (Dalby, Chinchilla, Miles, Tara & Wandoan).
Reporting to the Communication and Marketing Manager, you will:
Coordinating projects, creative innovative campaigns and generating creative content for Council's social media platforms and digital space and working to improve the overall performance of these channels;
Filming, editing and packaging video and audio suitable for a range of platforms, eg. news broadcast, website and social media;
Designing high quality communication and marketing collateral in accordance with Council's brand hierarchy and associated style guides across a range of platforms including print, broadcast, and digital.
About yourself
The successful applicant will have experience in:
Creating and conceptualising design elements for print and digital platforms, that will support all functions of Council.
Designing, publishing and scheduling content for social media, website platforms and digital advertising.
Marketing and communications with an ability to think outside the square to recommend creative solutions.
Hold a relevant tertiary qualification in Marketing or associated discipline (eg. public relations, communications, graphic design).
Using the Adobe suite for graphic design and video production.
The benefits working for WDRC:
Work / life balance
Enjoy quality time with a 9 day fortnight.
Access to Corporate Health Plan
Take care of yourself and join a health plan to improve life.
Health & Wellbeing program and Mental Health Support
Change your lifestyle and live better with healthy ideas. Be your best possible self with provided support and information.
Access to free Employee Assistance Program & confidential counselling
Reach out to someone confidentially if you are experiencing any concerns or problems.
Salary Packaging Available
Restructure your salary to work for you to pay for everyday living expenses such as Motor Vehicles, Superannuation, Remote Area Housing (Rent), Fuel, Gas and Electricity.
Allowances Available (if applicable)
Allowances such as Locality Allowance may be applicable to your position.
If you are looking for a new challenge and want to play a key role in supporting the marketing for Council across the region, this role is for you. TOGETHER WE MAKE A REAL DIFFERENCE.
Applications close at 5.00pm AEST on Thursday 4 July 2024.
Please ensure you complete the attached Pre-Employment Health Declaration and upload as part of your application.
Additional Information
The recruitment process may include candidates undergoing a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol testing.
Applicants for this position agree to WDRC conducting an employment check with your current (or most recent) employer prior to your formal appointment to the advertised position.
WDRC reserves the right to close or withdraw vacancies before the advertised closing date, or extend the closing date, without prior notice.
Note: Candidates using mobile devices are stronglyadvised to use a desktop computer to complete theapplication forms as they require extensiveamounts of typing.
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