Digital Marketing and Promotions Officer

Permanent 21 hours (spread across 4 days)

Flexible work arrangement including ability to work from home 1-2 days per week

Work with a collaborative and supportive team

About us

The City of Ryde was recognised as an Employer of Choice in the 2021 Australian Business Awards and is a progressive local Council possessing natural landscapes, beautiful parks and scenic waterways, all centrally located only 12 kilometres from the Sydney CBD.

The City of Ryde Libraries is comprised of five branches at Ryde, North Ryde, Eastwood, West Ryde and Gladesville as well as a significant online library. Our libraries are vibrant and welcoming places in the local community. City of Ryde Libraries continue to innovate and strengthen our services with an emphasis on exciting new developments and emerging technologies in public libraries.

About the role

Are you a creative, innovative and skilled designer? Do you have a passion for digital engagement?

We are looking for a Marketing and Promotions Officer (Digital) to co-ordinate and support library promotions and marketing across the City of Ryde Libraries. The position is located in the Library at Top Ryde but will work with Council’s Communications team to create and update innovative, high quality graphic design solutions for web and print to increase the awareness and community’s engagement with our programs, collections and services.

The successful applicant will have a solid understanding of communicating for a diverse community as well as experience with social media and digital marketing. With strong interpersonal skills and knowledge of different communication channels, the Marketing and Promotions Officer (Digital) will be a key team member in facilitating effective marketing to the community.

**Salary**: $75,684.78 to $87,037.50 (pro-rata) plus superannuation (dependent on skills and experience)

Key responsibilities

Deliver promotional and marketing materials for the Library to increase awareness of the full range of services, collections, programs and initiatives for a diverse community, and associated administrative tasks

To work with Council’s Communications team to create and update innovative, high quality graphic design solutions for web and print

To prepare, review and upload visual content for Council’s websites ensuring alignment with Council's visual and written style guides

To proactively seek new initiatives to improve City of Ryde Libraries’ online presence

Key requirements

Appropriate tertiary qualification in Graphic Design, Web Design, Multimedia, Communications or relevant field with experience working in a similar role

Experience creating and managing content for digital and print publications

Experience in website maintenance

Experience in social media marketing

Advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop, Indesign and Illustrator

Advanced skills and proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office

Knowledge of website content management systems

An understanding of current trends in design, and an ability to adapt and learn new technologies

Current Working with Children Check

Current driver’s licence

Current COVID Vaccinations

Culture & Benefits

Flexible work arrangement including ability to work from home 1-2 days per week

Annual performance reviews and Award increases

18 weeks paid parental leave once eligible

Opportunity to sign up as a fitness passport member

Various health & well-being initiatives (ie flu vaccinations, skin checks etc)

Generous uniform allowance

How to apply

If you would like to know more, please see the Position Description or phone Angela Phippen on 9952 8353, for a confidential discussion.

City of Ryde is committed to Equal Employment and Child Safety