INTERNAL ONLY - SENIOR COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER

• Provide advice on and deliver specialist media, public relations, crisis communication, content and editorial for online and print publications.
• Be part of the team in making Brisbane a city where people connect, and communities thrive.
• Demonstrate your ability to deliver/coordinate multiple projects simultaneously to meet competing deadlines.

Personnel Area: Lifestyle and Community Services 

Branch: Connected Communities

Salary Range: Band 6 $108,005 - $119,507 (Remuneration stated is for the full-time positions) 

Work type: Permanent Full-time 

Our Business  

Connected Communities delivers programs that build on Brisbane’s reputation as a growing creative, vibrant, safe, healthy and inclusive city. We are committed to empowering young people to lead the journey, while also championing the contribution of seniors and aim to encourage vulnerable members of our community through targeted projects and programs to lead active, healthy lives.

The Role  

Lead the development, implementation and evaluation of internal and external marketing and communication strategies and plans and manage communication materials and activities for the Connected Communities branch. Undertake the coordination of public relations activities, marketing communication collateral, media management, advertising, and associated project management and reporting in a manner consistent with corporate policy and standards. 

In delivering this communication expertise, this role will help deliver Connected Communities branch and city-wide outcomes.

To be successful you will have: 

• high-level ability to develop and implement marketing and communication strategies to achieve program outcomes
• demonstrated ability to identify and develop cross promotional opportunities and collaborate with stakeholders across the branch to achieve branch goals.
• thorough knowledge of current media communication trends and issues and ability to improve communication outcomes 
• demonstrated ability to craft, deliver and evaluate media and communication strategies 
• strong written and verbal communication skills, including researching, writing, editing, proofreading and presentation skills, for a range of projects and audiences. 
• demonstrated ability to self-manage and to work as part of a multi-disciplinary project team with proven project management skills, reporting and the ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously to meet competing deadlines.

Benefits of working for Council: CLICK HERE 

How to apply:  Click on the 'I’m interested' button to complete your online application. Please upload your tailored resume and covering letter (of no more than one page) demonstrating your suitability to the position. 

For more information: Please call Lillian Moriarty, Talent Partner on 07 3178 7205.   

People from diverse backgrounds, including those living with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who may have questions about the recruitment process or working at Council, are encouraged to reach out to the contact above, who can connect you with a member of Council’s Diversity and Inclusion team. 

Application Closing Date: Sunday, 2 February 2025 at 11:55pm 

Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with ‘Gold Employer’ status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion. 

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