Communications Officer

Cassowary Coast Regional Council; Innisfail; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

Monthly RDO

Corporate uniforms supplied

Job summary

Cassowary Coast Regional Council in Innisfail is seeking a Communications Officer who thrives in a busy team and brings government communications experience. You will develop and deliver high-quality communications, campaigns, media, and social media strategies and products to inform staff and the community.

You will write, edit, design and produce videos, publications, online content, newsletters, advertising copy, scripts, media releases and responses, infographics, signage and internal

Qualifications

• A relevant degree in communications, public relations, marketing or a related field.
• Government communications experience and the ability to develop and evaluate effective communication strategies.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, including providing advice to senior leaders.
• Excellent written, verbal and visual communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, graphic design and video editing tools such as Canva, InDesign and Premiere Pro.
• Strong photography skills and experience producing high-quality communication content.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver effective communication and campaign strategies aligned with Council priorities.
• Keep employees and the community informed and engaged across internal, digital, media, advertising and print channels.
• Provide timely, professional communications and engagement advice to internal stakeholders.
• Evaluate communication activities and use feedback and results to drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Written communication

Campaign development

Content creation

Graphic design basics

Video editing basics

Education

Bachelor degree in communications/public relations/marketing

Tools

Canva

InDesign

Premiere Pro

Microsoft Office

Photography

Job description

Cassowary Coast Regional Council – Innisfail QLD

We’re looking for a Communications Officer who thrives in a busy team, has experience in government communications, and enjoys developing and delivering high-quality communications, campaign, media, and social media strategies and products.

The Communications Officer will work collaboratively with their team and across Council to ensure staff and the community are effectively informed and engaged on Council’s projects, initiatives, and services through a range of channels.

The Creative Communications Officer will write, edit, design and produce a range of products including videos, publications, social media content, online content, e-newsletters, advertising copy, scripts, media releases and responses, infographics, signage, internal communications, and promotional collateral.

Full Time + Monthly RDO

5 Weeks Annual Leave + 3 Weeks Personal Leave

Corporate Uniforms Supplied

About the Role

Develop and deliver effective communication and campaign strategies aligned with Council priorities.

Keep employees and the community informed and engaged across internal, digital, media, advertising and print channels.

Provide timely, professional communications and engagement advice to internal stakeholders.

Evaluate communication activities and use feedback and results to drive continuous improvement.

Skills & Experience

A relevant degree in communications, public relations, marketing or a related field.

Government communications experience and the ability to develop and evaluate effective communication strategies.

Strong stakeholder engagement skills, including providing advice to senior leaders.

Excellent written, verbal and visual communication skills.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, graphic design and video editing tools such as Canva, InDesign and Premiere Pro.

Strong photography skills and experience producing high-quality communication content.

Cassowary Coast Regional Council proudly serves the vibrant communities of Innisfail, Tully, Mission Beach and Cardwell, delivering essential services and infrastructure across one of Queensland’s most unique regions. Located in Far North Queensland, the Cassowary Coast is where the Wet Tropics Rainforest meets the Great Barrier Reef, offering an extraordinary natural environment and strong community spirit. Council is committed to supporting a sustainable, liveable and resilient region for residents, businesses and visitors alike.

Questions

If you have questions after reading the information on our website, or you are having difficulty viewing the position online, please contact us: People & Safety, P: (07) 4030 2*** or E: ***********@ccrc.qld.gov.au

Cassowary Coast Regional Council is strengthened by diversity and we celebrate our inclusive workplace culture that brings great value to our organisation and community as a whole. We promote and apply equality of opportunity throughout our recruitment process and encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people, young people, older people, women, and people who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex or queer.