Coordinator Media Services

Scenic Rim Regional Council; Beaudesert; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive remuneration

Employer superannuation up to 13%

Job summary

The Scenic Rim Regional Council – Beaudesert QLD is seeking a Coordinator Media Servies to lead the development and implementation of marketing and communication strategies for Council, promoting effective and innovative communication externally and internally. The role is based in Beaudesert, with possible work from Boonah or Tamborine Mountain offices.

You will lead a small results-focused team, drive branding guidelines, manage the section budget, and proactively pitch editorial content while

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Communications, Marketing, Journalism or Public Relations and / or extensive work experience in corporate communications.
• Demonstrated ability to lead staff, plan workload, achieve set goals, meet deadlines, report against performance metrics and provide quality customer service.
• High level experience across marketing, branding, public relations, communications, print and media management with a strong emphasis on digital platforms.
• Demonstrated issues management experience involving complex issues and diverse stakeholder groups and high level relationship management, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Sound budget management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a small team which is results oriented and customer service focused, through providing direction, support and guidance to external and internal customers.
• Lead the development, endorsement and implementation of Council's branding and supporting guidelines to maintain integrity for brand and organisational communication at all times.
• Manage the section’s budget and review initiatives and activities (including policies and procedures) with a view to pursuing operational and organisational effectiveness and efficiency.
• Proactively pitch and place editorial content to effectively disseminate Council's messages, while reactively monitoring, analysing and responding to other content and issues, while acting as the organisation's chief touchpoint with the media.
• Provide advice on best practice marketing, media, storytelling, branding and communications to Mayor and Councillors, Executive Leadership Team, internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Media leadership

Branding

Budget management

Digital marketing

Stakeholder management

Education

Tertiary qualification in Communications/Marketing/Journalism/Public Relations

Job description

Scenic Rim Regional Council – Beaudesert QLD

Coordinator Media Servies

FULL TIME
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

The Scenic Rim is a region of opportunity surrounded by World Heritage-listed national parks and is well renowned for its breathtaking scenery, agricultural and tourism industries, whilst situated close to the major centres of Brisbane, Ipswich, Toowoomba, and the Gold Coast.At Scenic Rim Regional Council, we deliver community services and infrastructure to the region's population of approximately 50,000. With a diverse team exceeding 470 employees, we are committed to shaping a progressive future for our community through collaboration, integration, and innovation. We are proudly an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity, and a workplace underpinned by shared ethos and values.

About this opportunity

As the Coordinator Media Servies, this position will lead the development and implementation of marketing and communication strategies and solutions for Council, and promote effective, professional and innovative communication, both externally and internally.

The position is based in Beaudesert, but you may be required to work from any of Council’s offices (Boonah and Tamborine Mountain) or facilities within the Scenic Rim.

Additionally, you’ll also …

• Lead and manage a small team which is results oriented and customer service focused, through providing direction, support and guidance to external and internal customers.
• Lead the development, endorsement and implementation of Council's branding and supporting guidelines to maintain integrity for brand and organisational communication at all times.
• Manage the section’s budget and review initiatives and activities (including policies and procedures) with a view to pursuing operational and organisational effectiveness and efficiency.
• Proactively pitch and place editorial content to effectively disseminate Council's messages, while reactively monitoring, analysing and responding to other content and issues, while acting as the organisation's chief touchpoint with the media.
• Provide advice on best practice marketing, media, storytelling, branding and communications to Mayor and Councillors, Executive Leadership Team, internal and external stakeholders.

About you…

• Tertiary Qualification in Communications, Marketing, Journalism or Public Relations and / or extensive work experience in corporate communications, with a strong emphasis on media and marketing.
• Demonstrated ability to lead staff, plan workload, achieve set goals, meet deadlines, report against performance metrics and provide quality customer service.
• High level experience across best practice, proactive marketing, branding, public relations, communications, print and media management, with a strong emphasis on and understanding of digital platforms.
• Demonstrated issues management experience involving complex issues and diverse stakeholder groups and high level relationship management, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Sound budget management skills.

What’s in it for you?

Scenic Rim Regional Council is an innovative employer, offering flexible working arrangements and a collaborative team environment. This position comes with a base remuneration from $122,595.28, and up to 13% employer superannuation contribution and much more.

How to apply..

If this sounds like the position for you, don’t delay - Apply now!

1. Check out the position description and further information available at Careers with Council – Scenic Rim Regional Council.
2. Submit a covering letter that tells us why YOU WANT this role. Ensure to include your skills, experience and suitability addressing the 'About you' criteria. Be passionate! Be creative! Be specific! Max 2 pages.
3. Attach your resume that provides a clear statement of your working history, relevant skills and key achievements (including specific examples of what you’ve done in the past). Your resume should include the names of at least three current/ recent referees. One referee should be a Manager you have work for during the past two years.

Applications close: 12noon Thursday 20 August 2026
For more information contact ****@scenicrim.qld.gov.au

Council is an equal opportunity employer and offers a smoke free work environment.

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