AddressAbout us
Ipswich is a dynamic blend of rich heritage, proud communities, diverse landscapes, and a lively energy all contributing to a region full of liveability and opportunity. It is the state's fastest growing city and oldest provincial city.
Ipswich City Council contributes to our vibrant and growing region with teams operating across various industries delivering services to the community and creating our vision:
‘Ipswich, a city of opportunity for all. Join us.'
We have a workplace culture built on our values of communication, collaboration, integrity, efficiency, and leadership. Come and join us in shaping the future of the city and its people.
About the role
The Digital Marketing Officer plays a part in helping to create our vibrant and growing region by delivering council's social media campaigns and initiatives. You will support the planning, content development, engagement, and reporting of council's social media platforms, ensuring it aligns to council's brand, increases engagement and achieves council's objectives.
Some of your key responsibilities will include:
- Assist in the creation and editing of written, video and photo shoot content
- Collaborate with marketing services and other internal teams to plan social media activity to align to priority campaigns
- Execute social media buy strategies to reach target audiences, develop influencer strategies, manage communities and monitor content success
- Build followers and audience engagement for our channels
- Develop analytical reporting with actionable insights to improve content performance
- Manage core social media platforms and content developers to produce highly engaging and relevant content
View the position description for more details about the role.
About you
You will bring excellent communication and content development skills along with a strong understanding of the social media landscape. You will be confident to deliver new engaging content ideas, be proficient with data analysis to track key analytics on social media performance and:
- Relevant tertiary qualification in a digital, marketing, communications, public relations, or similar discipline and/or substantial experience
- 2+ years of experience managing social media campaigns and multiple channels
- Experience in social media content production, including shareable posts, video, images, and graphics
About the benefits
This is a permanent full-time position at level 5 with a salary commencing at $93,169 plus superannuation of up to 12.5%.
- Positive workplace culture: Be part of a team that values positivity, inclusivity and a supportive environment where everyone can thrive
- Work/Life balance: Enjoy a supportive approach to work/life balance to maintain your well-being while fulfilling your work ambitions
- Diversity and inclusion: Work with a diverse workforce where different ideas and perspectives lead to innovation and better decision making
- Learning and development: Experience ongoing learning, development and career opportunities to enhance your skills, expertise and knowledge of industry trends
- Health and well-being: Access to gym memberships, employee assistance program and special events supporting your physical and mental health
- Leave options: Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading, cultural leave and other leave options
- Salary packaging: Tailor a variety of salary packaging options to your needs such as financial advice, income protection insurance, professional memberships, novated leases and more
Join us
If you share our values and are passionate about enhancing the quality of life for the Ipswich community, then this could be the role for you.
Please apply online and submit:
- A cover letter of no more than 2 pages describing how your skills and experience will assist in meeting the requirements of this role
- A resume of no more than 4 pages including current licences/tickets/qualifications/certificates/visa that you hold
Closing date: 6 June 2024
Please direct any related questions to Carly Gregory, Manager Marketing and Promotions at *******@ipswich.qld.gov.au.
Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment screening which may include a criminal history check.
Ipswich City Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace by supporting equal opportunities regardless of gender, culture, generation, sexual orientation, or disability. We promote a respectful workplace culture that is free from all forms of harassment, workplace bullying, discrimination, and violence.
