Team Leader Public Relations and Media

6 days ago

Sutherland Shire, Australia Sutherland Shire Council Full time

**Lead Our Public Relations and Media Team**:

- Lead a dynamic team in developing impactful public relations and media strategies.
- Enhance the Council's reputation and community engagement through effective communication.
- Collaborate closely with senior leadership and elected officials for strategic media management.
- Utilise strong problem-solving skills to navigate crisis communication scenarios.

**About Us**:
Sutherland Shire Council is dedicated to serving our vibrant community by fostering an inclusive and engaging environment. We prioritise customer-centric services and aim to build strong relationships with our stakeholders.

Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our continuous improvement efforts and adherence to the highest standards of conduct. We offer a supportive workplace where innovation and teamwork thrive.

**About The Role**:
The Team Leader Public Relations and Media is responsible for providing strategic leadership in public relations and media management to enhance the Council's public image and brand awareness. This position involves collaborating with the elected Mayor and senior leadership to develop and implement effective communication strategies, manage reputational risks, and provide crisis communication expertise.

This role requires a strong leader who can foster community confidence and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders, ensuring that the team's outputs align with Council's values and objectives.

**Who We're Looking For**:

- Tertiary qualifications in**Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field.
- Experience in strategic public relations within a diverse organisation.
- Proven ability to manage media responses during crisis situations.
- Exceptional writing and communication skills for diverse audiences.

Experience in Local, State, or Federal Government and change management is desirable. A current Driver’s Licence is required for this position.

Join our Team and Grow with Us
- **Interview date**:Interviews will be facilitated within 2 weeks of the closing date
- **Package**:From**$107,476 gross p.a. plus 12% superannuation.
- **Hours of work**:Temporary Full Time. Opportunity expected to be available for up to 12 months. You will have the option of a 19 day month through Council’s flex system.
- To benefit your wellbeing you will have access to fitness passport, employee assistance program, annual flu shots, health and wellbeing programme and novated lease options.
- Council is a Child Safe Organisation and is committed to ensuring the NSW Government’s Child Safe Standards are incorporated in our procedures, practices, programs, and events._

**About Us**:
If you want to make a difference and be part of a challenging and rewarding working environment, then joining us just might be the right career move for you Join a passionate and dedicated team covering a diversity of services, industries and occupations.
- At Sutherland Shire Council we do more than serve our community - we are our community. Our energy can be seen in everything we do. From having a can-do attitude, to embracing change and opportunities, being people-centred and working together as one.

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