Communication Officer

Personnel Area: City Communication and Governance

Branch: City Communication

Salary Range: (Band 5) $91,900 – $104,172 per annum plus superannuation

(Remuneration stated is for full-time positions)

Work type: Temporary full-time up to May 2026

Location: Brisbane CBD (office and work from home days)

About Us

Brisbane City Council is one of the largest local governments in the Asia-Pacific region and one of the biggest employers in Queensland. A job with us offers skill development, career mobility and access to benefits that matter.

The City Communication branch leads, develops, implements, advises on, and evaluates all external communication for the whole of Council. We are the first point of contact for all external communication and campaign queries. The branch delivers major multi-channel citywide campaigns, as well as marketing and communication for initiatives and services.

The Role

Working within the Marketing team as a Communication Officer you will assist Senior Communication Officers and the Team Leader to develop and deliver communication strategies, campaigns, and initiatives for a specific portfolio of programs within Brisbane City Council.

The role focuses on delivering advertising and collateral within multi-channel campaigns, in addition to providing strategic advice to internal clients on marketing and communication projects. An ability to work well with a broad variety of suppliers and stakeholders is key, as the role works directly with media and creative agencies, graphic designers, printers, distribution companies and merchandising suppliers.

To be successful you will have the following attributes:

• ability to work and contribute within a team and values-based culture
• strong communication skills including researching, writing, editing, proofreading and presentation skills, for a range of projects and audiences
• ability to influence a diverse range of stakeholders and customers
• demonstrated ability in copywriting, editing, proofing, as well as briefing and managing suppliers to coordinate the production of collateral within set budgets and timeframe
• ability to develop communication strategies, recognising target audiences, key messages, strategic approach, tactics, and timeline for delivery
• knowledge of current communication and marketing issues and trends, and proven ability to use this to improve communication outcomes.

Benefits of working for Council include:

• flexible working hours
• working from home arrangements
• free gym and wellness centre
• generous leave provisions
• competitive salary.

For more on the benefits of working for Council: CLICK HERE

How to apply:  Click on the 'I’m interested' button to complete your online application. Please upload your tailored resume and covering letter (of no more than one page) demonstrating your suitability to the position.

For more information: Please call Joni Ginnivan on (07) 3178 9693

People from diverse backgrounds, including those living with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who may have questions about the recruitment process or working at Council, are encouraged to reach out to the contact above, who can connect you with a member of Council’s Diversity and Inclusion team.

Application Closing Date: Sunday 5 May 2024 at 11:59pm AEST

Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with ‘Gold Employer’ status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion.