Community Communications Specialist

OnTalent; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 106,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Toowoomba Regional Council is seeking a hands-on Communications Officer to translate complex information into clear, engaging content across websites, social channels and publications. You will work with teams across Council to inform and engage the community about projects, services and priorities.

Based in Toowoomba, this full-time role requires a practical, creative communications professional who can manage multiple channels, craft key messages, and contribute to reputation and media

Qualifications

• Experience delivering external communications for diverse audiences and channels.
• Strong writing, editing and proofreading skills.
• Experience developing communication plans and campaigns across multiple channels.
• Understanding of digital, social and traditional channels.
• Ability to translate complex information into clear content.
• Strong organisation skills and ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Ability to build relationships and provide practical communications support to stakeholders.
• Understanding of reputation and issues management.

Responsibilities

• Develop external communication plans and activities for projects, services, campaigns and priorities.
• Research, write and edit content for websites, social media, newsletters, publications and advertisements.
• Prepare key messages, talking points, briefings and other materials.
• Support proactive media opportunities, events and public information activities.
• Provide practical communications advice across Council and to stakeholders.
• Coordinate communications with subject matter experts, designers, suppliers and partners.
• Monitor media and audience feedback to identify issues and opportunities.
• Use analytics to evaluate communication activities and improve delivery.

Skills

Strong writing/editing

Communication planning

Ability to translate complex info

Audience research & analytics

Media relations support

Stakeholder coordination

Time management

License: C Class

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications, PR, journalism or related field

Job description

Toowoomba Regional Council is seeking a hands-on Communications Officer to translate complex information into clear, engaging content across websites, social channels and publications. You will work with teams across Council to inform and engage the community about projects, services and priorities.

Based in Toowoomba, this full-time role requires a practical, creative communications professional who can manage multiple channels, craft key messages, and contribute to reputation and media