Strategic Communications Advisor — Community & Media

East Arnhem Regional Council; Nhulunbuy; On-site; AUD 105,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

East Arnhem Regional Council is seeking a Communications Advisor to strengthen our profile and engagement with employees, communities and stakeholders. You will develop and coordinate communication materials, maintain our brand, and deliver proactive news, media and social updates that promote Council services and achievements.

You will lead strategic communication planning, community engagement, major publications and events, ensuring consistency and timeliness.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal, written communication, negotiation, organisational, planning and time management skills.
• Extensive experience and skills in public relations and developing strategic communication plans.
• Knowledge of principles of effective communication, public relations and promotion and media operations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee Council’s media engagement and respond to media inquiries with CEO approval.
• Provide leadership and mentoring to staff on development of communication materials and release timing.
• Develop communication and social media strategies, branding, and oversee strategy implementation.
• Produce high-quality promotions and printed materials; ensure consistency across public documents and submissions.
• Contribute to layout of Annual Plan, Annual Report and Strategic Plan; assist with grant applications.
• Prepare and distribute media releases, news articles and speeches for Council and senior staff.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Negotiation

Public relations

Strategic planning

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

MS Office

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

Acrobat DC

Web management

Driver’s license

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

InDesign

Photoshop

Acrobat DC

Web management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

East Arnhem Regional Council is seeking a Communications Advisor to strengthen our profile and engagement with employees, communities and stakeholders. You will develop and coordinate communication materials, maintain our brand, and deliver proactive news, media and social updates that promote Council services and achievements.

You will lead strategic communication planning, community engagement, major publications and events, ensuring consistency and timeliness.