Coordinator Media Services

at; Beaudesert; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Scenic Rim Regional Council in Beaudesert is seeking a Coordinator Media Services to lead the development and implementation of marketing and communications strategies for Council, externally and internally. The role is based in Beaudesert, with potential to work from other offices within the Scenic Rim.

The position will manage a small team, guide branding and communications practices, oversee the section's budget, and actively pitch editorial content to disseminate Council messages while

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Communications, Marketing, Journalism or Public Relations.
• Experience in corporate communications with emphasis on media and marketing.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a small team, providing direction and support to customers.
• Develop, endorse and implement branding and guidelines to maintain communication integrity.

Education

Tertiary qualification in Communications, Marketing, Journalism or Public Relations

Job description

Coordinator Media Services
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.

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