Media, Marketing & Communication Officer

The Shire of Paroo is a local government area in Southwest Queensland, Australia. The Paroo Shire covers an area of 47,623 square kilometer's (18,387 sq mi). In the 2021 census, the Shire had a population of 1,679. The region incorporates four towns Cunnamulla, Yowah, Eulo and Wyandra, with Cunnamulla being the hub of the Shire and is centrally situated on the crossroads of the Balonne and Mitchell Highways. Cunnamulla, meaning “long stretch of water”, gets its name from the picturesque Warrego River which meanders past the town and is a popular spot for fishing and water sports. 
The Position

As the media, marketing and Communication Officer you will develop and deliver communications strategies and multimedia activities across all areas of Council. You will project manage the production of annual publications, newsletters, flyers and other collateral as well as developing marketing programs to promote Council and Paroo Shire.

Selection Criteria 

1. Ability to develop an annual marketing and communications program for Paroo Shire;
2. Ability to work with the Economic Development officer to promote local organisations, projects and businesses via multimedia and the web.
3. Ability to deliver all annual reporting documents and supporting collateral in line with agreed deadlines;
4. Ability to compose, edit and/or publish all Council publications as required;
5. Ability to ensure all council publications meet the Council Style guide and are clear, readable and correct;
6. Demonstrate to provide and consistent communication on behalf of Council across all multimedia;
7. Demonstrate to provide a high level of customer service to the community and all workers at Council;
8. Demonstrate to commitment and uphold Council Code of Conduct, Workplace Health and Safety and Anti-Discrimination policies; and
9. Ability to ensure all Official Council publications are accurate and compliant with the relevant legislation, regulation or contract.

Experience & Qualifications

Essential

• Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle under a ‘C’ Class Queensland Drivers Licence or higher is an essential requirement for this position;
• No formal qualifications are required for this role;
• Proven ability to produce high quality copywriting and editing skills;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English; 
• Being thorough with excellent attention to detail;
• Demonstrated experience maintaining a website;
• Design skills and experience with the use of Adobe Creative Suite including Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Canva or similar;
• Experience in maintaining social media channels and engaging with audiences across various social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram and similar;
• Experience in managing and delivering multimedia projects (ie video, audio, phone editing) and ability to develop compelling content across multiple channels (website, social media, other communications; and
• Experience in a similar role within another organisation or in a local government environment.

• Tertiary qualifications in any of the following areas are desirable for this role:
• Journalism
• Communications
• Digital Marketing

Benefits

• A competitive remuneration package is offered, depending on experience and qualifications.
• 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% loading
• 9-day fortnight
• Uniforms provided.

A position description is available on our website, www.paroo.qld.gov.au    

Applications close Wednesday 31 January 2024, late applications will not be accepted, and we reserve the right to close the position earlier than stated.

To apply please email your resume, cover letter outlining your experiences of the selection criteria and application form to **@paroo.qld.gov.au 

For further information please contact the HR Officer on 07 4655 8***.

Please note we can only consider your application if you are eligible to work in Australia.