Communications Officer

6 days ago


Liverpool, Australia Liverpool City Council Full time

**Communications Officer**
1x Permanent Full Time, 35 hours, 5 days per week

Attractive annual salary package

**Ready to make your mark on a career-making opportunity in Australia’s next global city?**

**Liverpool City Council is seeking a highly experienced and strategic Communications Officer to develop and drive powerful, strategic and proactive narratives through written communications across internal/owned media and external media (broadcast, radio, print) to shape awareness, positive sentiment and preference.**

**ABOUT THE ROLE**

The Communications Officer is responsible for developing and delivering high-level, strategic written communications to drive awareness, engagement and positive sentiment related to Council programs, services and initiatives, with a specific focus on external media.

This role will support the Manager, Communications Marketing and Brand to lead the development and implementation of Council’s communications strategy, including internal and external communications, media management and post campaign reporting.

**ARE YOU**
- A seasoned and highly experienced Communications professional with a relevant degree and at least 10 years of experience, including working with senior executives including political figures?
- Experienced in proactively driving strategic communication strategies to external audiences, particularly media?
- Highly connected to a network of journalists and senior media stakeholders who you regularly pitch proactive stories to?
- Ready to join an LGA undergoing a once-in-a-generation transformation?
- Keen to make a significant impact on a vibrant local community?
- Energised to play a pivotal role in shaping our brand, enhancing our strategic communication efforts, and collaborating with a team of passionate communicators?
- Keen to support Council’s official spokespeople through media releases, speeches and other strategic communications?

**ABOUT YOU**

Successful applicants must be able to demonstrate their competency in the following essential areas:

- Communications, Journalism or related degree and 10 + years equivalent industry experience.
- Recent experience working for local, state or federal government, in a Communications role
- Proven success in the development and delivery of strategic communications and marketing to external media and audiences.
- Proven experience working with a diverse, cross-functional team of specialists.
- Experience in cross-platform communications and media, media relations and change management.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, highly visible and high-pressure environment.
- A positive, can-do attitude with natural problem-solving skills.
- Ability to show initiative and ownership over projects that come your way.

For further information about the position please view the Position Description**. **(download pdf by clicking the ‘Apply’ button).

**Click the ‘Apply’ button to download a copy of the position description.**

**_ Liverpool City Council is committed_**_ _**_to providing a working environment that supports all employees to reach their full potential_**_._

**_ Council will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with a disability throughout the recruitment process._



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