Address About the Torres Strait Islands Region
Torres Strait Island Regional Council represent fifteen ‘outer’ island communities and manage the treaty agreement between mainland Australia and Papua New Guinea. We are committed to the prosperity and sustainability of our unique region.
About the Roles
Communications Lead
Join our team as a Communications Lead in the Torres Strait Islands Region and be part of our vibrant community. In this role, you’ll play a crucial part in managing our public reputation and communications. Your focus will be on leading a talented team, overseeing graphic design, media content, and website management. Reporting to the Manager, Administration and Communication, you’ll engage in strategic planning, providing expert advice on media, marketing, and digital trends. Your role is essential in ensuring our services align with the Council’s vision, mission, and values, fostering consistency across diverse channels. Your leadership extends to building relationships with local media, stakeholders, and government departments, reinforcing trust and reliability. To thrive in this role, you’ll bring demonstrated experience in team leadership, integrated communications strategies, and a high level communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
Corporate Planning and Performance Lead
We are currently seeking a qualified and experienced individual for the role of Integrated Corporate Planning and Performance Lead. Reporting to the Manager, Administration and Communication the primary objective of this position is to establish, embed, and facilitate an integrated Corporate Planning And Performance framework within the Council. Key responsibilities include supporting the Council in strategic planning, aligning people, systems, and culture around objectives, and ensuring effective integration of the Council’s strategic portfolio. The Lead will also develop planning tools, facilitate workshops, and oversee an annual integrated planning cycle. Performance-related tasks include creating key performance indicators, monitoring Council’s performance, and producing reports. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in leading the organisation in integrated Planning And Performance management. We’re looking for someone with a friendly attitude, equipped with a graduate qualification in business administration, law, human resources, or a related discipline, or significant experience in integrated Corporate Planning, strategy, And Performance.
Work from Cairns or any of the Torres Strait Islands. Knowledge of Torres Strait languages, including Meriam Mer, Kala Lagaw Ya, and Creole, is highly desirable.
To Apply Please visit our website lgsg.au/executive-vacancies to obtain a detailed Information Package about the role and the Application Form. Once you have read these please contact John Oberhardt on 0411 869 110 for a confidential discussion regarding the position.
Applications close 9am Monday, 4 March 2024.
Job Snapshot
Employer: Torres Strait Island Regional Council
Job Type: Full Time Contract
Location: Cairns, QLD
Region: Regional City/Centre
Date Posted: 12/02/2024
Closing Date: 4/03/2024
Position #: TSIRC Phase 2
