Communications Officer

Campbelltown City Council NSW; Campbelltown City Council; On-site; AUD 97,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave provisions

Fortnightly pay

Staff car park

Job summary

Campbelltown City Council NSW is seeking an experienced Communications Officer on a temporary full-time basis for up to 12 months during parental leave. You will plan and execute strategic communications, research content, and prepare materials for diverse platforms while promoting Council initiatives.

The role requires strong writing skills, media liaison ability and the capacity to work with multiple teams.

Qualifications

• Must have tertiary qualifications in communications, marketing or public relations.
• Experience in media liaison and proactive opportunities.
• Strong written and verbal communication with ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Plan, research and prepare content for a range of communication platforms.
• Collaborate with teams to promote Council initiatives and manage media opportunities.
• Maintain relationships with media contacts and stakeholders; occasional out-of-hours work.

Skills

Tertiary qualifications in comms

Media liaison skills

Verbal and written communication

Organisational skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Driver's licence

Education

Tertiary qualifications in communications/PR/marketing

Job description

Communications Officer

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (parental leave - 12mths)

• Temporary full-time, 35 hours per week for up to 12 months (possibility for extension due to parental leave)
• Salary from $3,744.17 - $4,052.95 per fortnight + 12% superannuation

About us:

We are not your usual, we are upbeat, resourceful, and determined. Our staff and community are at the core of what we do, looking for ways to work together and support each other. Naturally welcoming, we share good-natured humour and positivity. We aim to inspire a sense of possibility and create opportunities for all by rolling up our sleeves. Our workplace is agile and flexible, keeping ahead of the times. Be a part of it, let’s get something started.

Council’s small and highly skilled Communications team provides communications, engagement and marketing support and advice to teams across the organisation. The team is responsible for the development and distribution of a range of digital and print communications and marketing materials and campaigns to positively promote Council’s programs, events and initiatives, as well as delivering on a range of community engagement activities to ensure our community are consulted on key projects, opportunities and issues that affect them.

About the role:

We’re seeking an experienced Communications Officer to join our highly productive team. This position will be responsible for the implementation of strategic communications initiatives to support the management of communications and media opportunities and issues.

You will work with teams across the organisation to plan, research and prepare content for a wide range of communication platforms. Your exceptional writing and research skills, combined with your creativity and demonstrated experience with communication strategies will support the promotion of Council’s initiatives, programs and reputation.

Maintaining effective working relationships with key media contacts, internal teams and stakeholders is essential. Some out of hours work may be required for this position.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following key skills and attributes:

• Tertiary qualifications in communications, marketing, public relations and/or extensive relevant job-related experience.
• Demonstrated media liaison skills and ability to proactively seek positive media and photographic opportunities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and demonstrated capacity to work in a team environment.
• Ability to coordinate and implement effective proactive communication and media strategies.
• Well-developed organisational skills and ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
• A strong commitment to customer service.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Commitment to living our values of respect, integrity, teamwork, trust and optimism. It is through respect , integrity and teamwork that we build trust and create optimism for Campbelltown’s future.
• Current Class C driver’s licence.

As a member of our friendly and passionate team, you’ll receive the following benefits:

• Temporary full-time, 35 hours per week for up to 12 months (possibility for extension due to parental leave)
• Salary from $3,744.17 - $4,052.95 per fortnight + 12% superannuation
• Generous leave provisions
• Fortnightly pay
• Staff car park

Key contact: For further information on this position, please contact Catherine Orellana, Communications and Engagement Coordinator on 4645 4514.

Applicants are required to undergo a comprehensive employment screening process, which may include but is not limited to reference, identity, working with children checks, and medical checks. Employment offers are contingent upon successful clearance of related checks.

Campbelltown City Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and values the unique contributions of all people. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.

Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.

We are committed to acting in the best interest of the children in our community. We believe children have the right to be safe, listened to and respected. We have zero tolerance for child abuse and will take allegations very seriously, responding quickly and consistently in line with our policies and procedures. We aim to provide a safe space for all children, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, children from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, children who identify as LGBTIQA+, and children with disability.

Note: Candidates using mobile devices are stronglyadvised to use a desktop computer to complete theapplication forms as they require extensiveamounts of typing.