Communications and Social Media Officer

3 weeks ago

Hervey Bay, Australia Fraser Coast Regional Council Full time

Communications and Social Media Officer

Corporate Services

Permanent Full Time
LGO Level 4 $78,733 pa cash component plus superannuation

Hervey Bay

At Fraser Coast Regional Council our people are our most important asset and central to achieving our purpose of Building Better Communities Together.

Committed to providing quality services to our community, we strongly support an inclusive and values driven culture, recognising your individual skills, knowledge and talent. As part of this we have implemented our Leadership Development Program - Boss to Coach and create innovative solutions to labour shortages through our TEMPO program which has been recognised by our HR peers nationally in 2022 as well as winning the LGMA 2023 excellence in innovation award. We offer career and personal development, flexible working arrangements, novated leasing, employee discount program and many other great benefits. To see more about Council and what you could achieve working with us, please visit us on Facebook.

What we are looking for:

Experienced communications or digital marketing professional with a speciality in social media optimisation and engagement? We’re looking for a Communications and Social Media Officer to join our team at Fraser Coast Regional Council to take responsibility for our social media sites. You’ll ensure our messaging is appropriate and reaching the correct audiences and reflective of current trends. You’ll play a key role in determining our communication strategies and setting our forward work plan. 

The role will involve:

  • Creating content for our social media platforms that engage the desired audiences
  • Monitoring online conversations and responses, maintaining a safe and fair online space
  • Reporting on and analysing performance of our platforms
  • Working closely with other team members in the planning and execution of campaigns
  • Providing photography and using graphic design tools
  • Identifying and incorporating social media trends

Please click here to view a full Position Description.

What you should have to apply:

You’ll have a number of years experience in a similar role and will enjoy the part you play in educating and engaging your local communities. You’ll be confident using a variety of resources to create meaningful social media content and will be able to use analytics to report on their success. You’ll have experience working on campaigns of various levels and will have a strong understanding of different engagement techniques.

You’ll have:

  • Ideally a tertiary qualification in marketing, communications, PR or journalism
  • The ability to build genuine relationships with both internal and external contacts

What our Council can offer you:

  • Learning and Development opportunities
  • Flexible working arrangements,
  • Up to 12% employer super contribution
  • Study assistance programme
  • Reward and recognition
  • 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Program
  • Vaccinations
  • Paid Emergency Services leave

Application requirements:

To apply, please apply online with your CV and cover letter. For any queries please contact Scott Whitby, Marketing and Communications Manager, on scott.whitby@frasercoast.qld.gov.au

Applications close 11pm Wednesday 12th June 2024

Some information about our Council:

Council provides a safe, secure and supportive environment where employees are encouraged and supported to reach their full potential.

TRAITS is an acronym for the values we consider to be integral to the way we go about our work and serve our community. These values are Trust, Respect, Accountability, Initiative, Teamwork and Service. Council recognises that it is important for employees to be satisfied in their roles, to balance work and life demands and to deliver quality services to the community.

Some information about our Region:

If you’re tired of the City lifestyle and need a better work/life balance then the Fraser Coast is waiting for you Located 250kms north of Brisbane the Fraser Coast is a mix of stunning landscapes, islands, cities and towns.

From K’gari - the world's largest sand island to the heritage streetscapes of Maryborough; from the rich farmlands of Tiaro, to the sheltered waters of Hervey Bay.

Before starting your application:

Please ensure your cover letter outlining your suitability for the role and resume are complete in doc, docx or pdf format.  PDF format is preferred.

Please note that:
Council undertakes a range of checks and assessment methods to assist in selection, including proof of vaccination where relevant, criminal history checks, Licence checks, psychometric testing, functional capacity testing and competency based testing.

Fraser Coast Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.  Women, Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islanders, people with a disability, and members of racial, ethnic and ethno-religious minority groups are encouraged to apply.

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