Temp Part-Time Communications Specialist - Stories & Events

Careers at Council; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 79,000 - 92,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly salary + 12% super

Flexible part-time arrangement

Job summary

Lake Macquarie City Council is seeking a creative communications professional for a temporary 12-month, part-time role (17.5 hours per week). Reporting to the Communications and Strategy Lead, you will craft content across channels, support media activities and help showcase Council initiatives and community outcomes.

You'll provide on-the-ground event support, capture photography and content, with some evening and weekend work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Marketing, Communications or a related field.
• Excellent written and visual communication skills.
• Experience creating content for social media, media, events or stakeholder communications.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Collaborative approach and ability to build strong stakeholder relationships.
• Confidence working in a dynamic, fast-paced and politically aware environment.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging content across channels.
• Support media and communication activities.
• Help showcase Council initiatives, projects and community outcomes.
• Provide on-the-ground event support with photography and content.
• Attend community and business events across the city.

Skills

Written communication

Visual storytelling

Social media content

Stakeholder engagement

Event support

Organisational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor degree in Marketing, Communications or PR

Job description

Lake Macquarie City Council is seeking a creative communications professional for a temporary 12-month, part-time role (17.5 hours per week). Reporting to the Communications and Strategy Lead, you will craft content across channels, support media activities and help showcase Council initiatives and community outcomes.

You'll provide on-the-ground event support, capture photography and content, with some evening and weekend work.