Senior Officer Communications - Fixed Term, Maternity Leave

A varied and rewarding role will support in the implementation of effective internal and external communication.
Competitive annual salary commencing at, $93,611 plus up to 13% superannuation Great range of additional benefits, including health & wellness programs, salary sacrifice options, salary packaging arrangements and a fortnightly RDO.
About the Region Gympie is at the heart of a rapidly expanding region which stretches from rural valleys in our western reaches to the Cooloola Coast.
Bordering Noosa and Fraser Coast Local Government areas, we are uniquely positioned to grow whilst still retaining our country charm.
Our borders with North and South Burnett, and the Somerset Local Government areas link with our rural lifestyle, where you can enjoy our picturesque smaller townships, or our abundant local history.
Our local festivals such as the Gympie Music Muster are renowned both nationally and internationally.
For someone seeking a high quality of life, with pristine natural areas and spectacular beaches, all within reach of Noosa, the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane, we are offering this unique opportunity.
Senior Officer Communications - Fixed Term Maternity Leave up to 12 months Remuneration: A nnual salary commencing at $93,611,  plus up to 13% superannuation Closing Date: Sunday 26th January 2025 at 11.00pm AEST 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.
Gympie Regional Council has an exciting opportunity for an experience professional to join our Communications Team in a fulltime fixed term position of up to 12 months.
Local government is at heart, a true community organisation – to make the region the best place it can be for the community.
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 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 workflows 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 – 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.
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 Council's Coordinator Marketing and Communications, Emily Kendall via email ****** For assistance lodging your application using Council's online system, please contact Council's Officer Recruitment, Sue Rossi on 07-5481 0971 or email ******   What we offer?
Nine-day fortnight 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.
Our Values Accountability Communication Customer Service Focused Integrity Teamwork and Collaboration For a full explanation of our values please click here.
You will be assessed on your understanding of these values and how you have applied values such as these in your previous employment.
Our Process Successful applicants will be required to undertake various checks such as skills, qualifications, reference, medical and national police.
Keen to apply?
-   Simply follow the instructions below: 1) Download and review the position description above 2) Complete the information below as requested using your personal email.
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 26th January 2025 at 11.00pm AEST.
No late applications will be accepted.
Only applications received via Council's online application system will be considered.
Gympie Regional Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and our people represent the community which we service.
We invite all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including First Nations People, and people from diverse social, cultural and gender backgrounds.
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