AddressWork Type: Maximum Term Full Time until April 2025
Location: Emerald
Department: Communities
Remuneration: Stream A, Level 4 - 5: $81,755.69 - $91,400.23 per annum + superannuation
Central Highlands Regional Council is seeking a Public Relations / Communications Officer to join the team. We are looking for someone with a broad range of experience in Public Relations, who will enhance council's Public Relations capacity and effectiveness.
Your Public Relations and communications experience and knowledge will allow you to successfully maintain and enhance the reputation of council.
Your expertise will support council by:
- Engaging with and supporting stakeholders on Public Relations, media, marketing and branding matters.
- Assisting with the development and implementation of Public Relations campaigns.
- Establishing, building and maintaining effective working relations with internal and external parties.
To be considered for this opportunity, you will need to possess:
- Minimum of Queensland C class provisional drivers licence.
- Diverse skills which will enable you to deliver Public Relations tasks within a large organisation.
- A high level of competency in the Microsoft Office Suite.
- Photography and videography skills including editing images and video content.
- A willingness to continue to learn, grow and understand Public Relations within a local government context.
If this sounds like you, apply now!
Working for Central Highlands Regional Council has its benefits.
We are a progressive region, committed in creating opportunities for all. We welcome forward thinking individuals who are focused on continuous improvement, a sustainable future and understand the valuable role we play in investing in our regional community.
Benefits Include:
- A generous superannuation scheme – up to 19.25% for employees contributing 6% (conditions apply)
- 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
- Fortnightly RDO’s
- Annual uniform allocation
- Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options
- Wages paid fortnightly
- Employee Assistance Program
To apply for this position:
As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.
Please download and review the position description.
To be considered for this position, please include the following documents:
- A cover letter outlining your motivation for applying for this position
- Your resume detailing your career history relevant for this position
Applicants who are progressed to the next stage of the recruitment process will be invited to participate in a shortlisting process.
Eligibility & Pre-employment Checks
To be appointed to a permanent position, you must be an Australian citizen, or have permanent residency status, or hold a visa permitting you to work in Australia permanently. If you have a visa permitting you to work temporarily in Australia, you may be appointed to a position on a temporary basis, providing the work complies with the conditions of your visa.
The pre-employment checks relevant to this position include:
- Right to Work in Australia
- Reference checks
For a confidential discussion, please contact a member of the Recruitment Team on 1300 242 686 during business hours or register your application by submitting your cover letter and resume.
Applications close: 5pm Thursday 30 May 2024
