Brand, Marketing and Production Specialist

• Key leadership position in Council’s Strategic Communications Branch
• Oversee our in-house creative services and publications
• Lead continuous improvement projects
• $125,000 - $140,000 plus super & monthly RDO

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced marketing communications leader with diverse skills across brand management, production, and marketing advisory services. If you are a strategic thinker, a persuasive influencer, and an excellent communicator, this may be the role for you!

About the role

As the Brand, Marketing and Production Specialist, you will oversee our in-house creative services, production, and marketing advisory service. You will hold a key leadership position in Council’s Strategic Communications branch and play a pivotal role in driving initiatives to transform and modernise our services.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage our creative services and editorial teams, providing strategic oversight for the City of Boroondara’s corporate brand and publications.
• Oversee the production of key communication materials, including the Boroondara Bulletin and Council ward newsletters.
• Develop and deliver continuous improvement and service enhancement projects.
• Actively participate in implementing strategic communications initiatives across Council.
• Provide direction for communications, engagement, and content and channel management plans.

The be successful in this role, you will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work professionally with councillors, employees, and external stakeholders. Knowledge of local government processes and structures is advantageous, but not mandatory.

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What sets us apart?

• You will have a voice and we will listen - we value feedback and take action.
• You will be supported, stretched and given opportunities to grow as a leader and encouraged to empower your teams to realise their potential.
• You will contribute to an exceptionally large scale transformation where the possibilities are endless, while working with a team of genuinely passionate, kind and diverse Boroondara employees.

Employment requirements

• Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.
• Preferred applicants will be required to undergo a National Police Record Check.
• All City of Boroondara employees must be fully vaccinated. Appointment of the successful candidate will be subject to provision of evidence of vaccination status or medical exemption prior to commencement.

 
How to apply Please submit your application online via the ‘Apply’ button by 11:59pm 28th March 2024. All applications must be made via the online portal; no applications direct to the hiring manager or from recruitment agencies will be considered.
 
For a confidential discussion about this position please contact Katherine Stakula, Head of Strategic Communications (during business hours) on 0488 701 ***.