Local Government Communications Specialist – Hybrid

Public Sector People; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive hourly rate

Impactful local government projects

Job summary

Public Sector People is recruiting a Communications Officer for a council in Sydney's North Shore on an initial 3-month contract with potential extension. The role focuses on developing and implementing strategic communications plans, handling media enquiries, and delivering clear messaging across channels.

You will draft media releases, manage journalist relationships, and create engaging content for both digital and traditional platforms, while collaborating with internal stakeholders to

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to tailor messages for diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated experience in media relations and public relations.
• Experience working in local government.
• Experience delivering multi-channel communications campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Draft high quality media releases, press kits, and other materials.
• Manage media enquiries and foster journalist relationships.
• Develop and implement engaging content for digital and traditional platforms.
• Conceive and assess communications and marketing plans.

Skills

Media relations

Public speaking

Campaign development

Stakeholder liaison

Project management

Job description

Public Sector People is recruiting a Communications Officer for a council in Sydney's North Shore on an initial 3-month contract with potential extension. The role focuses on developing and implementing strategic communications plans, handling media enquiries, and delivering clear messaging across channels.

You will draft media releases, manage journalist relationships, and create engaging content for both digital and traditional platforms, while collaborating with internal stakeholders to