Communications Officer

About the role
Are you passionate about creating & implementing communications plans and strategies? Do you also enjoy leading a team, but are unable to get the experience, or the opportunity in your communications career? Then this is the role for you! This organization is offering a role can be the stepping stone that you are looking for, to allow you to gain the experience that you need and broaden your communications skill set.
Duties

• Plan, assign, manage and lead the daily activities and work flow of the communications and marketing team.
• Provide proactive, timely, high quality, specialist advice to directors & the CEO.
• Proactively and strategically manage Council's media relations.
• Manage Council's corporate brand, publications (along with the Digital Communications Coordinator), advertising spend across Council and media relationships.
• Develop complex and strategic communications plans and strategies.
• Coach and develop team member's in planning and delivering marketing, communications plans, media programs and issues management plans.
• Provide guidance and support to team members on complex stakeholder management issues

To be successful in this role you must hold:
* Relevant tertiary qualifications. A degree in communications, public relations, media studies or other relevant disciplines.
* Experience dealing/managing stakeholder relationships (Highly desirable- but not essential)
* Previous leadership experience in a similar role (Highly desirable-but not essential)
* Previous work experience in the communications or public relations sector (Highly desirable-but not essential)

How to apply
If you believe you have the passion and drive to succeed within this role, apply directly utilizing the link provided or by submitting your CV at https://www.randstad.com.au. Knowing the company really well, I would definitely recommend applying. If you have any questions before applying, contact Krish Reddy at krish.reddy@randstad.com.au for further information.