Strategic Communications Leader

6 days ago

Wollongong City Council, Australia beBeeCommunication Full time $129,464 - $161,710
Strategic Communications Professional

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Strategic Communications Professional to join our Media and Communications team. This is a full-time permanent role based in Wollongong, responsible for protecting, maintaining and enhancing the brand and reputation of NSW SES through the delivery of strategic communications, public relations and events, partnerships and internal communication functions.

Key responsibilities include developing and implementing effective communication strategies to promote the agency's vision, values and operational priorities. This involves managing teams across media, public relations, or corporate communications and providing strategic oversight and direction to ensure all communications align with the agency's vision, values, and operational priorities.

Requirements
  • Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience in media, public relations, journalism or marketing.
  • Demonstrated extensive experience managing teams across media, public relations, or corporate communications.
What We Offer

We offer a range of benefits including attractive leave entitlements, flexible work options, mental health and wellbeing programs and services, and operational and leadership training and development opportunities.

If you have a passion for strategic communications and are looking for a challenging and rewarding role, we encourage you to apply. Your application should include a cover letter briefly responding to the essential requirements and your interest in the role, responses to each of the targeted questions, and an up-to-date resume detailing your skills and experience relevant to the role.

Targeted Questions

Please tell us about your experience in leading a team through the planning and delivery of a significant media and communications project or campaign.

Describe a time where you have needed to strategise a plan to deliver difficult or controversial news to either an internal or external audience.

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