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Form of workSenior Media & Communications Advisor
SALARY: $1,731.76 - 1,984.91 pw + Super
Work Type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Oran Park Administration Building - 70 Central Avenue, Oran Park 2570
- Enjoy a 35-hour working week
- Flexibility through flex leave provisions
- Health program including free flu vaccinations, skin checks, and health and wellbeing leave options
- Ample free parking onsite, close to shops
- Join an organisation committed to offering and supporting professional career development
Come join an organisation with endless opportunities, where people choose to work because they are inspired by the chance to shape, influence and grow a community.
Camden Council is seeking an experienced Senior Media & Communications Advisor to join our innovative and progressive Communications Team.
Working for the fastest growing Council in Australia, the Senior Media & Communications Media Advisor will be responsible for identifying and generating proactive media and promotional opportunities, managing Council's relationship with the media, delivering proactive and reactive media content and providing strategic media advice and direction to the origination.
Don't miss out on being part of something great by joining an evolving, rapidly growing, adaptive and innovative organisation.
What We Offer
We are committed to offering and supporting development and employment opportunities to help people excel and build a lasting career. We offer generous learning and development opportunities as well as flexi time, access to employee benefits and education assistance.
We promote diversity in the workplace and have a culture that is inclusive, respectful and embraces the unique skills and qualities of all people.
As the community continues to grow, this opportunity will allow you to grow with it!
Essential:
- Relevant qualifications and/or extensive experience in media and communications.
- Experience in writing for government, executive or similar media and communications.
- Highly developed written, verbal and analytical skills, including ability to write engaging media releases, speeches and media briefing notes that are relevant, timely, accurate and have a high impact.
- Extensive experience in dealing with the media and preparing responses on behalf of people on various levels in the organisation.
- Ability to research and analyse issues promptly and provide appropriate and innovative communications advice and solutions.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with people from all levels of community, business and government.
- Ability to produce work of a high quality within established timeframes, under immense pressure to deliver actions and projects and with minimal supervision.
- Proven understanding of government processes, with an established network of media contacts.
- Willingness to show flexibility in work hours to meet urgent needs of the organisation and the media, including after hours, weekends and public holidays when required.
- Ability to operate in a team environment both as a leader and participant.
- Demonstrated ability to apply EEO, WHS and ethical practice principles and to act with probity at all times.
Desirable:
- Knowledge of government protocol, policies and procedures.
- Understanding of the Local Government Act.
- Experience with photography and videography including editing software - preferably Adobe products.
- Ability to comfortably attend public functions, launches and announcements and represent Council to a high standard.
To meet Council's WHS requirements and in accordance with Council's Covid-19 Safety Plans, this position has been identified via risk assessment to be required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or provide evidence of an approved medical contraindication. If a medical contraindication certificate is provided, it will be assessed against a risk assessment and the decision of whether Council accepts the medical contraindication certificate, will be based on operational needs.
Further Information: Kristy Finlayson, Manager Public Affairs, 4645 5120
Closing Date for above position: 15/04/2024
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