Communications Advisor - Darwin

East Arnhem Regional Council; Nhulunbuy; On-site; AUD 105,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

East Arnhem Regional Council is seeking a Communications Advisor to strengthen our profile and engagement with employees, communities and stakeholders. You will develop and coordinate communication materials, maintain our brand, and deliver proactive news, media and social updates that promote Council services and achievements.

You will lead strategic communication planning, community engagement, major publications and events, ensuring consistency and timeliness.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal, written communication, negotiation, organisational, planning and time management skills.
• Extensive experience and skills in public relations and developing strategic communication plans.
• Knowledge of principles of effective communication, public relations and promotion and media operations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee Council’s media engagement and respond to media inquiries with CEO approval.
• Provide leadership and mentoring to staff on development of communication materials and release timing.
• Develop communication and social media strategies, branding, and oversee strategy implementation.
• Produce high-quality promotions and printed materials; ensure consistency across public documents and submissions.
• Contribute to layout of Annual Plan, Annual Report and Strategic Plan; assist with grant applications.
• Prepare and distribute media releases, news articles and speeches for Council and senior staff.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Negotiation

Public relations

Strategic planning

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

MS Office

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

Acrobat DC

Web management

Driver’s license

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

InDesign

Photoshop

Acrobat DC

Web management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Make a real difference (be a part of a council)
• Build valuable experience
• Join a supportive, purpose-driven team

Communications Advisor - Darwin

The Communications Advisor will play a key role in strengthening Council's profile and engagement with employees, communities and stakeholders. The role will be responsible for developing and coordinating high-quality communication materials, maintaining Council's brand identity, and delivering proactive news, media and social media updates that promote Council's services, initiatives and achievements. The position will also support strategic communication planning, community engagement, major publications and the promotion of Council activities, programs and events, ensuring communications are consistent, timely, accessible and aligned with Council's strategic priorities.

What you'll do:

• Coordinate and have overall responsibility for Council's engagement in all forms of media and advice and seek the approval of the Chief Executive Officer to respond to media enquiries as appropriate.
• Provide leadership, mentoring and support to a range of Council staff on the development of effective communication materials, including the most effective method/s and timing of their release.
• Develop communications and social media strategies for the Council, including ownership of branding and oversight of strategy implementation.
• Develop and produce quality promotions including information booklets, visual media presentations and other printed material. Contribute to design and ensure consistency on all Council related public documents and submissions.
• Under direction, contribute to the layout and presentation of the Annual Plan, Annual Report, Strategic Plan and assist with grant applications as required.
• Prepare and distribute approved media releases, news articles, documents, speeches and other presentations on behalf of Council, the President, Councillors, CEO and senior staff as required.
• Liaise with internal and external clients to advertise and promote Council activities, events and initiatives.
• Primary maintenance of Council's website, Facebook and other social media platforms.
• Undertake in-house desktop publishing (Adobe InDesign) to ensure corporate designs are applied appropriately.
• Facilitate regular internal communications to staff across the organisation.
• Comply with all Workplace Health and Safety policies and procedures.
• Actively participate in all offered training and development opportunities.
• Undertake other duties as directed by the Chief Executive Officer and/or Directors in line with the primary objective of the position and Council objectives.

What We're Looking For:

Essential:

• Must have, or be able to obtain and maintain, a current NDIS Worker Screening Clearance.
• Excellent verbal, written communication, negotiation, organisational, planning and time management skills.
• Extensive experience and skills in public relations and developing strategic communication plans.
• Excellent knowledge of the principles of effective communication, public relations and promotion and media operations.
• Highly developed communication skills, including the ability to tailor messages and communication strategies to a diverse target audience, and communicate complex and sensitive issues in plain language and visual context.
• Strong commitment to customer service, professionalism, community, enthusiasm and motivation and alignment with Councils core values.
• Effective project management skills.
• Ability to successfully engage with multiple stakeholders at all levels of varying diversity and industry.
• Demonstrated proficiency in written communication and advanced Microsoft Office capability, advanced design proficiency including Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Acrobat DC and web management software.
• Ability to work flexible hours and travel in light aircraft and/or unsealed roads to remote communities.
• Current NT C Class Driver's License.

Desirable:

• Other relevant qualifications and related experience.
• Previous experience living and/or working in remote Australian First Nations' communities.
• Demonstrated high level of cross-cultural awareness to ensure effective participation in a multi-cultural workplace.
• Awareness of issues affecting First Nations People in Australia.

What You'll Get:

• Salary: (Level 7) - $105 ,120.53 - $111, 522.46 per Anum
• Annual salary review under the Enterprise Agreement
• The opportunity to live and work in a unique, community-driven environment where your contribution truly matters.

Employment is subject to a Criminal History Check and NT Working with Children Clearance.

Travel to remote communities may be required.

East Arnhem Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.