AddressAre you creative, have an eye for detail and are able to plan and prioritise competing commitments?
Are you looking for a role with purpose where you can develop new skills and make a meaningful difference to your community?
Lithgow City Council has an exciting entry level career opportunity for the right person with our Organisational Performance & Communications Team.
As the Corporate Planning and Communications Support Officer you will play a key role in both assisting with the delivery of Councils Corporate Planning and Reporting documents, and communicating and engaging with the community and businesses on Council’s key projects and programs.
In the role of the Corporate Planning and Communications Support Officer you will work closely with project managers and across all functions of the Council to assist with the dissemination of information to the community and staff through various channels including Council’s website, social media platforms, media releases and newsletters. You will also help deliver effective consultation and engagement and assist with Council’s Integrated Planning and Reporting requirements including the management and development of Council’s Corporate Reporting and Performance Management System.
Council is looking to develop a new enthusiastic team member in this position and is open to discussions with the right candidate to join us. We offer a fortnightly RDO arrangement and a broad range of professional development opportunities.
For more detail about the specific duties and responsibilities of the position, please CLICK HERE for the complete Position Description.
If you are looking for a change of lifestyle, a new adventure, or to take the next step in your career, this is the role for you.
- Between $1,103.90 and $1,220.53 per week, commensurate with your skills, qualifications and experience
- Full-time, 35 hours per week
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
- Work/Life balance with a rostered day off every second week
APPLICATIONS CLOSE ON Wednesday 8 May 2024 at 4pm AEST.
If you are early in your communications, graphic design or administration career, or have a broad range of relevant experience, and are looking for a job with variety then contact Deborah McGrath, Manager Organisational Performance and Communications, on 02 6354 9*** for a confidential discussion on joining our fun team at Lithgow.
Please note: To be considered for this position, candidates must address all selection criteria. Those who do not address the selection criteria with examples will not be considered.
Applications generated using Artificial Intelligence (AI) may not be progressed in the recruitment process.
Preferred applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical, which includes a drug and alcohol screening and functional assessment. Preferred applicants may be subject to reference checks, driving history checks, qualification checks, a NSW Police Check, a Working with Children check and confirmation of your Right to Work in Australia.
You must be an Australian or New Zealand Citizen or a permanent resident or have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.
Lithgow City CouncilThe Lithgow local government area is located on the western edge of the majestic Blue Mountains. The area totals 4,567 square kilometres from the Capertee and Wolgan Valleys in the north, Little Hartley in the east, Tarana in the south and Meadow Flat in the west.
The major urban centre of Lithgow nestles in a valley of that name, overlooked by the sandstone escarpments of the Blue Mountains. In the addition to the major urban centre of Lithgow, the Lithgow local government area has 12 villages with mining or farming backgrounds. These smaller centres have proven to be a attractive rural residential areas which, along with the broader rural areas offer a truly unique lifestyle that harmonises its urban, industrial and rural qualities.
Council is focused on delivering quality services as a Centre of Regional Excellence that encourages community growth and development, and contributes to the efficient and effective management of the environment, community and economy for present and future generations.
The guiding principles of integrity, resilience, respect and accountability define how Lithgow City Council strengthen its working environment to deliver on the aspirations of our community. For further details on Council's values, please visit https://council.lithgow.com
