Communication Officer

We have an exciting opportunity for a Communication Officer to join our Team. Working in our high-performing Destination, Communication and Customer Experience Unit and as a business partner to Council services, your role will be to inform, educate and engage the Tweed community and our staff so they get the most out of Council programs and services.   About the role: We are looking for an experienced team player who can use their visual and written communication and storytelling skills to create effective content, in plain language, for a range of audiences in traditional, social and digital channels.

The ideal candidate will be someone who understands and uses technology and social media and has a passion for communications to help inform and engage the community. It is a hands-on, proactive role that will suit someone who enjoys a buzzing, productive environment and is able to prioritise workload to meet business needs. The successful candidate will take pride in producing quality and engaging content that cuts through the noise.

What's on offer: a base salary ranging from $43.29 per hour with competency-based increments up to $51.27 per hour, plus 11% super 31 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 3 years maximum-term training and development opportunities flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance generous employment conditions (we have too many to list - click here for more). We are seeking: demonstrated and relevant industry experience in a similar role a visual communicator and storyteller, with an ability to write in plain language for different audiences and channels a willingness to collaborate, with a flexible approach and work outside of hours on occasions demonstrated ability to plan, develop, implement and evaluate communications plans/projects demonstrated ability to produce innovative and creative promotional and marketing solutions to promote services and programs About us: Located on the picturesque far North Coast of NSW, bordering the Gold Coast.

The Tweed is a vibrant, diverse location offering a lifestyle near the water, in a rainforest or on a farm.    Tweed Shire Council is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds in both traditional and non-traditional roles.   We provide workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options.

  Join an employer of choice. Professionals Australia (Local Government Engineers’ Association) has named Council the 2021 Employer of Choice for our great employment practices within NSW local government.   Where it's located: This position is based in Murwillumbah, and can be directed to work from any Council work site.

Position closes:  Monday 19 February 2024 at 9am sharp (NSW time).  Late applications will not be permitted.   Recruitment Timeframe: Applicants will be notified via email of the outcome of their application by Wednesday 28 February 2024 Interviews for shortlisted…

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