Communications Advisor

This exciting part-time (20 hours per week) position provides an overall communication service for management, staff and Council members including providing specialist advice, research and input on the most appropriate communications and consultation options available for their requirements.

The Communications Advisor manages our media relations including initiating story ideas and proactively interviewing, researching and writing media releases, articles and features on general Council business activities and achievements. They also coordinate the content management and direction of the Council website.

The Communications Advisor has a creative streak and uses this effectively when writing and designing the layout and content of key Council publications such as annual plans and reports, strategic plans, consultation documents and questionnaires. They also design a multitude of advertisements, brochures, pamphlets and fliers to help keep our community informed.

To be our new Communications Advisor you will need:

• A proven high standard of professional writing ability and communication materials development experience
• Experience or training in design and layout of print publications (preferred)
• A demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels
• To be technologically savvy
• To be committed to providing customer service excellence and to ongoing improvement
• To be creative and innovative yet practical
• A can-do attitude
• A sunny disposition and enjoy a positive outlook on life.

Either professional qualifications or significant work experience in a communications or a related field are required.

As attendance at some Council and community meetings is part of this role, flexibility is required around non-standard work hours.