Company

Central Coast CouncilSee more

addressAddressCentral Coast, NSW
CategoryConstruction & Property

Job description

"YOU COULD MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE"

Primary Work Location: Wyong NSW 

  • Work across a variety of subject areas and across multiple communication channels
  • Provide specialist communications advice in this high profile role
  • Work/Life Balance - 9 day fortnight with flexible/hybrid working arrangements available
  • 2x temporary full time positions + 1x temporary part time position (14 hours)

Central Coast Council is committed to the goals of equal opportunity employment. We aim to provide a work environment for our employees that fosters equity, diversity and respect.

Ideally located on the northern fringe of Sydney and just an hour's drive from Newcastle, the Central Coast offers one of the best places in Australia to live and work. 

Today the Central Coast is one of the fastest growing regions in NSW, with the third largest Local Government Area (LGA) in NSW and the 6th Largest LGA in Australia.

The Communication Officer is responsible for developing strategic communications plans to inform and guide the business on the best way to reach and inform our community, as well as our internal staff, on matters of importance. The role covers all channels including social media, intranet, website, media releases and more. 

This position is required to provide quality customer service and create value for the community.

Key activities of this role include:

  • Provide specialist advice to stakeholders on all communication issues affecting CCC and supporting implementation of staff engagement initiatives undertaken across Council
  • Plan and implement annual communication campaigns, including the coordination of one or more communication channels whilst working within a reputation management framework
  • Accurately plan, prepare and construct a wide range of CCC material including newspaper columns, media statements, display advertisements, brochures, fact sheets, briefing notes, speech notes, and undertake digital communication activities such as uploading eNews, social media, website and intranet copy.

About You:

  • Ideally Degree qualified in Communications, Media, Marketing or related field, you have solid contemporary experience in a similar role in a large and complex organisation with a high public profile;
  • You have experience across the full range of communications channels, and bring a strategic and innovative approach which ensures your solutions deliver on business objectives;
  • Your stakeholder management skills and ability to influence and negotiate effectively are key strengths;
  • You enjoy being able to brainstorm in a supportive and creative team, but can deliver results autonomously as required; 
  • You don't mind if the heat is turned up and can manage your time effectively under pressure.

About Us:

  • We are a large organisation delivering a wide variety of services to our local community;
  • You’ll be joining a team of supportive, collaborative and creative professionals who excel at what they do;
  • We offer a supportive work environment with opportunities for career development;
  • We provide opportunities to collaborate with subject matter experts from a variety of areas across the organisation;
  • We offer an attractive range of benefits to our employees.

Please refer to the Position Description for detailed information on the position and required skills and experience.

This role provides a salary range of between $82.9k to $99.5k per annum + 11% superannuation.

A 9 day fortnight work-cycle currently applies to this role with flexible/hybrid working arrangements available.

Enquiries: Morgan Churcher, Team Leader Strategic Communications on ph: 0437 150 867

Please note: Due to the current COVID-19 situation interviews may now be conducted via Microsoft Teams.

If you are deaf, hearing or speech impaired, you can contact us through the National Relay Service TTY call 133 677 or Speak & Listen 1300 555 727.

Closing Date:  Applications close at Midnight on Sunday 10 March 2024. 

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HOW TO APPLY

Thank you for your interest in the position.

For more information on applying for a role with Central Coast Council please click on the following link: https://www.centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/council/about-council/careers-and-volunteering/applying-position

Apply now using our fast, easy to use on-line application process. 

Don't have access to a computer or electronic device? Applications can be lodged at any of Council's 11 Library locations. Pre-book a free 1 hour computer time-slot by contacting your nearest library https://www.centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/libraries/our-branches or ask at the  Library enquiry counter.

Please note that you do not need a "password" to use our on-line application system, however you will need to complete your application without leaving the system as your application will not be saved.

** It is recommended that you review the questions and prepare your responses in a Word document or similar before commencing your on-line application. Your responses will not be saved if you encounter any problems submitting your application.

** We recommend that you use Google Chrome for best System performance.

To lodge your application, please follow the below steps:

Step 1:  Answer the on-line questions shown below. Please ensure that you provide as much detail as possible in response to the questions asked.

Step 2:  Attach your Resume 

Step 3:  Attach your qualifications and licences

Once your application is successfully lodged you will receive an automated response sent to your e-mail address. If a response is not received this means that your application has not been successfully submitted and you will need to lodge another application.

IMPORTANT: If you require assistance to lodge your application please contact our Talent Acquisition team by emailing recruit@centralcoast.nsw.gov.au or phone 0409 601 161 to discuss what reasonable adjustments you may need.

Applicants who are selected for interview will be contacted by phone or e-mail.  Please be advised, in order to ensure you receive all email communications from Central Coast Council, please whitelist 'recruit@centralcoast.nsw.gov.au' in your preferred email client.   For Further instructions please click here. 

 PLEASE NOTE: By completing and submitting this online application you confirm that any information provided by yourself in this application is true & correct and acknowledge that any offer of employment may be withdrawn should the information that you have provided in support of your application be shown to be false.  You also consent to employment screening checks being conducted where appropriate.  This may include associated checks (Referee check, Working With Children Check, Entitlement to Work in Australia, Employment History and an Australian Federal Police Check) as well as substantiation of educational qualifications, industry memberships, previous Central Coast Council employment history and association with professional bodies.

I also acknowledge that I will be required to provide proof of eligibility (including photo identification) to work in Australia if selected for an interview.

 

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