Principal Communications Officer

**Job Number**:
498304

**Division**:
CEO Office

**Employment Status**:
Full time, Permanent

**Categories**:
Communication, Marketing and Events

**Term**: Permanent Full Time

**Award/Level**: Qld Local Government Industry Award (Stream A) - Level 8 of the Moreton Bay Regional Council EBA4 Certified Agreement

**Location**: Strathpine
- $114,246pa + super (up to 12%) + leave loading
- 72.5 hour fortnight
- 9 day fortnight
- Flexible, hybrid work environment

**Our opportunity**

This is a BRAND NEW leadership role in our Communications Team... a great opportunity for someone to step in and really make it their own

As the Principal in the team, you will lead and develop expert marketing and communication advice and services, including strategic public relations support to the Mayor, Councillors, and other key stakeholders across Council.

Reporting directly to the Corporate Communications Manager, you will be integral to ensuring marketing and communication is coordinated across council, and communication strategies and plans are delivered at a high standard and embedded into business processes.

In addition, you'll:

- Deliver a consistently high standard of written communications, stakeholder engagement, collateral and reporting.
- Identify, plan and develop highly effective marketing and communications opportunities and content that promote Council.
- Manage potential reputational risks by developing suitable communication strategies.
- Value-add in the development of the Moreton Bay Regional Council brand identify project, including the implementation and monitoring of a consistent tone and language.
- Establish and maintain positive and productive relationships with local, regional and metropolitan stakeholders.
- Obtain input, monitor and report on stakeholder communication needs, interests and issues.
- Monitor social media and media coverage and provide relevant reporting to manage crisis situations, measure effectiveness of campaigns and inform content.
- Guide digital communication content across multiple projects.
- Prepare high quality documentation ranging in complexity from correspondence to reports which are relevant to the audience.
- Participate in systems, policy and process improvement initiatives to improve operations.

**About you**

We are seeking an experienced marketing and communications professional ready for that next challenge

You will bring your significant experience in delivering effective corporate communication campaigns, including behaviour change campaigns, and have a genuine interest and understanding of the local, state and national media landscape.

We are seeking a leader to guide the team in an environment that can quickly evolve. You will be adept in leading and managing complex reputational issues using initiative and judgement in a fast-paced environment.

With a forensic eye for detail and experience and enthusiasm for turning complicated topics/research/analysis into more easily comprehended messages for target audiences, this role will be a great next challenge for you

**Position Description**

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**Why join the MBRC Team?**

As the third largest local government area in Australia and the fifth fastest growing region, the Moreton Bay Region boasts beautiful beaches and waterways, amazing manufacturing hubs and picturesque hinterland hamlets. Moreton Bay has a strong and connected community that enjoys all the traditional Jinibara, Kabi Kabi and Turrbal country has to offer within our region.

With a diverse workforce of more than 2000 team members dedicated to servicing the needs and enhancing the lifestyle of more than 479,000 residents, each team member has an intrinsic ability to impact our community. Whether you’re a manager or working on the frontline, your role will make a difference - bring your expertise and join our driven team today.

Aside from an opportunity to build a rewarding career within a diverse and growing organisation, we offer a range of team member benefits including:

- Discounted Health Insurance.
- Free flu vaccinations every year.
- Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership for you and your family to selected facilities.
- We are proud to offer opportunities to develop your career within a local government organisation and our team members are encouraged to undertake study for career development in their area of employment under our Study, Training & Research Scheme (STARS).
- Generous employer and employee super contribution scheme.
- Salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation payments, smartphones and devices.
- We want you and your family to feel well supported when you need it most - as a team member you will have access our 24/7 confidential counselling service, leader support hotline, chaplaincy program and our mates and construction program.
- Our Strathpine office has local parking on-site and is in close proximity to public transport networks.
- Flexibil