Media Manager

• Full Time Contract - 4 years
• TRP from $180,577pa (inclusive of super and leave loading)
• Monday to Friday | 38 hour week
• 5 weeks annual leave
• Hybrid, flexible working environment, including some work from home days.
• Location: Strathpine

About our opportunity

Our External Relations department are on the search to fill this integral role on their leadership team!

As the Media Manager you will be the sole source for providing strategic media advice for the organisation, with a focus on enhancing and protecting City of Moreton Bay’s corporate reputation.

We will look to you to develop and manage strategic media engagement and publicity plans, respond to media enquiries, and provide public relations support to key stakeholders. 

You will also develop and lead Council’s media strategy, including priority messaging, a campaign approach to strategic positioning, media famils and media partnerships.

As a growing region and Australia's newest City, there are always exciting projects on the horizon such as the Waste Reform Agenda, Olympics and major infrastructure projects - and this role will have you liaising with those teams in the know to identify those positive story angles to pitch.

You will be amazed by all the great things we are doing... and play a key part in telling our story to our growing and diverse community!

About you

We are seeking someone with extensive experience in strategic media liaison and public relations within a corporate and political context and looking for that next challenge!

As a natural collaborator you will bring strong stakeholder engagement skills to see you quickly build quality working relationships with a varied audience, from media sources, other council departments and the greater external relations team.

You will be an engaging writer with a forensic eye for detail, experienced and enthusiastic about turning complicated topics/research/analysis into more easily comprehended and engaging messages for target audiences.

With your calm, flexible approach you will be be agile in priortising deadlines to deliver in an evolving environment. 

Your strong communication skills paired with an understanding of strategic and political perspectives on federal, state and local matters you quickly have you become a valuable member of our leadership team.  

Position Description

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Why join the City of Moreton Bay Team?

As the third largest local government area in Australia and the fifth fastest growing region, the Moreton Bay region boasts beautiful beaches and waterways, amazing manufacturing hubs and picturesque hinterland hamlets. Moreton Bay has a strong and connected community that enjoys all the traditional Jinibara, Kabi Kabi and Turrbal country has to offer within our region.

With a diverse workforce of more than 2,000 team members dedicated to servicing the needs and enhancing the lifestyle of nearing 500,000 residents, each team member has an intrinsic ability to impact our community. Whether you’re a manager or working on the frontline, your role will make a difference - bring your expertise and join our driven team today.

Aside from an opportunity to build a rewarding career within a diverse and growing organisation, we offer a range of team member benefits including:

• Discounted Health Insurance.
• Free flu vaccinations every year.
• Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership for you and your family to selected facilities.
• We are proud to offer opportunities to develop your career within a local government organisation and our team members are encouraged to undertake study for career development in their area of employment under our Study, Training And Research Scheme (STARS).
• Generous employer and employee super contribution scheme.
• Salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation payments, smartphones and devices.
• We want you and your family to feel well supported when you need it most - as a team member you will have access our 24/7 confidential counselling service, leader support hotline, chaplaincy program and our Mates in Construction program.
• Our Strathpine office has local parking on-site and is in close proximity to public transport networks.
• Flexibility depends on the type of work you do but could include options such as work from home, part time and flexible days. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you!

How to Apply

Click on the 'Apply' button below to complete your online application. Please upload your current resume that demonstrates how you meet the requirements of this role.

Please note: applicants will be required to undergo a National Police History Check as part of the recruitment process for this role.

To obtain further details please contact our Careers team at careers@moretonbay.qld.gov.au. 

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