Media And Strategic Relations Officer

Company Information:

JOIN A TEAM WITH A PASSION FOR EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION AND ENGAGEMENT

About the Customer, Communication & Engagement branch:

The Customer, Communication, and Engagement team connects our community of internal and external stakeholders with Toowoomba Regional Council’s key information. The team is passionate about creating great experiences through internal communication, customer service, marketing, community engagement and media liaison. You'll join a team of talented, creative and diverse individuals who understand that effective communication is essential in fostering strong relationships across the Toowoomba Region.

About the position

The Media and Strategic Relations Officer position will be responsible for promoting all aspects of the Toowoomba Regional Council through utilising effective Media and promotion strategies. The role supports Councillors and senior Council staff by writing speeches and providing media advice.

• The salary range for this position is $77,223.52 - $87,970.19 gross per annum(dependent on qualification and experience), pro rata, plus 17.5% annual leave loading and up to 12.65% superannuation.
• This is a temporary full time position, ending Tuesday, 3 September 2024.
• Enjoy work/life balance by working a 7.25 hour day. 

How to be successful in this position - Success Criteria

Hold the mandatory qualification(s), training and/or experience, as outlined under the 'Success Criteria' in the Position Description.

How to apply

To apply, please submit two documents:

1. A document addressing the 'Success Criteria' in the Position Description in two pages or less; and
2. Your current resume.

PLEASE NOTE: Your application may not be considered if you do not follow the instructions outlined above.

The preferred candidate will be required to undertake a Criminal History Check and a pre-employment medical assessment to assess their ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the position.

Visit our website www.tr.qld.gov.au/jobs for information on how to apply for jobs at Toowoomba Regional Council.  Applicants are encouraged to apply online.

For further information

Please contact Jason Cubit (Acting Principal Media & Strategic Relations) on (07) 4614 5*** within business hours.

Closing date

The closing date for applications is at 11.45pm Monday, 29 April 2024.

About Council

The Toowoomba Region is about rich traditions and bold ambitions. Our long and proud agricultural history has evolved Toowoomba into Australia’s second largest inland city supporting diverse townships in the Council area and acting as a service centre for South West Qld and North West NSW.  The region is boldly forging new opportunities around the Surat Basin resource sector, education, health, transport and massive infrastructure investments.  Growth hasn’t come at the expense of liveability though, with Toowoomba twice voted in the top 5 most family friendly cities in Australia.

Toowoomba Regional Council services a regional population of 166,500 and employs a team of approximately 1,800 staff, dedicated and passionate about delivering excellent customer service to the community, residents and visitors throughout the region.  We recognise that our success depends upon attracting and retaining skilled and talented staff and offer a wide variety of interesting challenges and opportunities to develop your career.

Attachments:
- Position Description - Media and Strategic Relations Officer (2727).pdf
- TRC Values and Behaviours.pdf