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Change your lifestyle and live and work in a vibrant community and great coastal environment.
Ballina Shire Council is situated on the Far North Coast of New South Wales, 20 minutes from Byron Bay and one hour from the Gold Coast. The shire is a popular tourism destination with pristine beaches, rainforest retreats and hinterland hideaways.
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Position
We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic communications professional to join Council's Communications and Customer Service section. Reporting to Council’s Manager Communications and Customer Service, this position is responsible for leading a small team to successfully implement communication programs and projects to ensure Council’s communications meet the expectations and standards of Council and the community.
Key focus areas of the position will be to support the development of Council’s corporate documents and communication publications, facilitate media promotion and maintain the professionalism and consistency of Council’s branding.
To be successful you will bring
- Behaviour that positively demonstrates Council’s values of: creative, accessible, respect, energetic and safe.
- Tertiary qualifications in communications, marketing or equivalent.
- Demonstrated experience in developing communication and engagement plans.
- Demonstrated experience in developing internal and external facing digital and traditional communications such as correspondence, newsletters, magazines, factsheets, media releases and social media posts.
- Demonstrated experience in developing briefs and liaising with graphic designers and content creators.
- Demonstrated experience in and understanding of relevant legislation and guidelines in developing Integrated Planning and Reporting documents and Agency Information Guide.
- Proven experience in social media and website content management systems.
- Proven excellent interpersonal skills, including high level ability to negotiate and consult on complex matters and explain legislation and policy requirements through effective written and verbal communication.
- Demonstrated ability to lead a small team to effectively deliver and achieve section objectives.
The rewards
- An annual salary range of $87,700 to $100,700 per annum (plus 11% superannuation) dependent upon skills, experience and qualifications.
- Support toward the cost of relocation associated with recruitment.
- 19 day month flexible work arrangement. Council is currently trialling a range of flexible working options. Subject to operational requirements, full time office staff will have access to a nine day fortnight, with a thirty minute lunch break.
- Fitness Passport membership options.
- Educational assistance initiatives.
- Training support program.
- Subsidised non-compulsory uniform.
Applications close
11.30pm on Friday 14 June 2024
Specific enquiries
Tracy Lister | Manager Communications and Customer Service | 02 6686 1***
