Communications Officer
Job No:
146332
Location:
Katherine
- Are you a Public Relations expert looking for your next career move?
- Enjoy an attractive salary circa $72,597.80 – $75,673.47 plus 10% super!
- Excellent benefits include relocation assistance, salary sacrificing options and a remote area allowance!
- Relocate to the heart of Australia’s North!
Our passion for community is at the heart of everything we do
Our vision is to be a leader within the Australian Local Government and develop a broad range of strategies that will help shape our vision for the region through excellent service delivery and community engagement. We also aim to build one of Australia’s most suitable, vibrant, and diverse regions.
As our organisation and services continue to grow and expand throughout the region, we have identified the opportunity to develop and implement a robust communications program and ramp up Victoria Daly’s branding. As such, we now have an exciting opportunity for a creative and solution-driven Communications Officer to join our friendly and hardworking team and help us develop and implement a robust communications program that allows us to showcase the fantastic work that we do and the beautiful stories of communities in the region.
Newly created opportunity
Reporting to the Director of Corporate Services, your key responsibility will be to establish strong Council public relations promotions and communications through publications, the Council’s website and various media sources to uplift the Council’s branding.
Core duties:
- Development and implementation of communication strategies
- Community and other stakeholder engagement
- Content creation and distribution
- Tracking, monitoring and reporting of strategy traction and digital media analytics
You will also assist the Mayor, Chief Executive Officer, Council Managers, and other Victoria Daly Regional Council members in dealing with journalists and the media.
Our next superstar
We are now looking for a proactive and passionate public relations professional who possesses a tertiary qualification in Journalism, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field. Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing communication strategies is also essential.
In this role, you will travel to communities in the region, develop content, and share community stories with the broader area. As such, you will need to be understanding, trustworthy and effectively communicate with community members.
Importantly, you will be a confident content creator with the skills to write compelling and emotive stories of high quality have strong attention to detail. Moreover, you will have strong interpersonal skills and practical communication skills and engage with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
Please note: A current Manual Driver’s Licence, a Working with Children’s Card, and a criminal history check will be required before commencing this role. You will also be required to have received all three doses of your COVID-19 vaccine.
Benefits on offer
You will be joining an organisation that truly values its people and strives to make a real difference in the lives of Indigenous communities for the better. As our new Public Relations Officer, you will bring communities stories to life and help uplift Victoria Daly Regional Council’s brand.
This role comes with a competitive salary circa $72,597.80 – $75,673.47 (dependent on your skills and experience) PLUS 10% super.
You will receive fantastic benefits such as salary sacrificing options, a vehicle and a remote area allowance of up to $1,039. We will also provide you with relocation assistance of up to $5,000 to help you move to this beautiful part of the country!
The heart of Australia’s North
Where the outback meets the rainforest, Katherine is the Crossroads of Australia’s North. A region full of misty waterfalls, untouched gorges and some of the best fishing in the world, the Northern Territory’s third largest town, on the banks of the Katherine River, lies just south of the world-renowned Katherine Gorge (Nitmiluk National Park).
Katherine is a thriving modern regional centre and services the areas of Pine Creek, Mataranka, Borooloola, Daly River and Timber Creek. The town itself provides ample opportunity for locals and tourists alike to experience sports, leisure and entertainment, with the population swelling during the dry season. Experience events like the Walking with Spirits Festival and the prestigious Katherine Show, or unwind and take a dip in the Katherine Hot Springs. With plenty of facilities, including a modern shopping complex and boutique stores, a hospital and schools, several sportsgrounds, as well as numerous parks and gardens and excellent fishing spots, there's plenty here to provide a comfortable living experience for all.
This is your chance to establish a robust communications program and broadcast community stories – Apply Now!