Senior External Communications Advisor X 2
Job No:
IW1317
Location:
Leichhardt
About Inner West Council
Inner West Council is among Sydney’s larger local government agencies looking after a vibrant community of 201,000 people living in some of the inner city’s most vibrant, creative, liveable and diverse suburbs.
As we continue to deliver quality, innovative and inclusive programs and services, we would love it if you can join in our journey towards becoming the best council for our community.
We are committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity, WHS, sustainability, continuous improvement and business excellence. The community is at the heart of the organisation and Council puts its values of Integrity, Respect, Innovation, Compassion and Collaboration at the centre of everything that we do. We are here to be of service to the community and make Inner West a great place to be. We expect commitment to these values from all employees in performing their respective roles.
We offer flexible career life balance with hours that allow you to relax and recharge. We offer a variety of flexible work arrangement options (e.g. flexible hours and working from home) where appropriate giving you even greater quality of work life balance.
Permanent employees benefit from our great value gym membership from $15.50/week giving access to a vast network of gyms in Sydney.
The position is responsible for managing the implementation of Council’s marketing, communication and media initiatives in line with Council’s Strategic Plans.
The position is responsible for managing Council’s brand and enhancing its reputation through targeted marketing, communication and media activities.
In this role, you will coordinate Council’s media opportunities and act as a spokesperson (subject to receiving delegation), proactively promoting Council’s programs and projects to the community.
You will work with the Marketing, Media & Communications Coordinator to coordinate and develop Council’s suite of communication collateral in a timely manner and to a high standard, including, but not limited to:
• Marketing, media and communications policies, plans and strategies;
• Publications including reports and newsletters;
• Media collateral;
• Advertising including a Council Column;
• Councillor communications including fortnightly updates and media summaries
• Speeches and editorials
• Banners, flags, signage and noticeboards; and
• Other materials as required.
Please read the Position Description to familiarise yourself with all the requirements and conditions of the role.
$92,449.76 to $103,290.20 + Superannuation
Some of the required skills, experience and qualifications
- Tertiary qualifications relevant to the role, or demonstrable equivalent industry experience.
- Significant experience in marketing, communication and/or media.
- Demonstrated experience implementing best practice marketing and communications strategies that have a positive impact on engaging with key stakeholders and raising the profile of an organisation
- Demonstrated experience in developing and managing a brand and developing innovative and engaging content to deliver messages to various stakeholders
- Current NSW Class C Driver's Licence
Enquiries
Jessica Prochazkova, Acting Strategic and Corporate Communications Manager on 9392 5333
Closing Date
Sunday 05 June 2022, 11:30PM
We recommend you read the Position Description for the role to make sure your application addresses the requirements of the position. Council is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all applicants. Please advise us within the application if you need support, reasonable adjustments to participate successfully in the recruitment process.
All new workers must be and remain fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to beginning their work or hold a valid medical contraindication.
Eligibility for employment/Pre employment Checks
Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment checks as required for the position. This may include police records checks, certified copies of relevant qualifications, Driver’s Licence and proof of work rights in Australia (please refer to the Position Description for the specific qualifications/requirements for the role). Copies of any sighted documents will be kept by IWC for its records as proof of verification.
For more information about work rights in Australia please visit the Department of Home Affairs website.
Inner West Council is a Diversity employer. We encourage applications from all candidates.
Council is committed to reconciliation and strongly encourages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and mature aged workers to apply.