Camden Council
Communications Advisor

Posted: 31 Jan
Closes: 14 Feb
Oran Park, New South Wales
Full-time

Description

Communications Advisor

SALARY: $1,704.12 - 1,952.34 pw + Super

Work Type: Temporary Full Time up to 3 years

Location: Oran Park Administration Building - 70 Central Avenue, Oran Park 2570

  • Enjoy a 35 hour working week
  • Flexibility through Flex leave provisions and hybrid work arrangements
  • Health program including free flu vaccinations, skin checks, and health and wellbeing leave options
  • Ample free parking
  • Join an organisation committed to offering and supporting professional career development

Council's Public Affairs branch has an exciting opportunity for a suitably experienced Communications Advisor. Responsible for ensuring the community is kept well-informed of Council activities through effective public relations strategies, the successful candidate will have exceptional communication and public relations skills with a creative flair.

If you value a challenging, diverse and rapidly evolving working environment which provides the opportunity to make a difference, don't miss this opportunity to be part of something great.

Don't miss out on being part of something great by joining an evolving, rapidly growing, adaptive and innovative organisation.

What We Offer

We are committed to offering and supporting development and employment opportunities to help people excel and build a lasting career. We offer generous learning and development opportunities as well as flexi time, access to employee benefits and education assistance.

We promote diversity in the workplace and have a culture that is inclusive, respectful and embraces the unique skills and qualities of all people.

As the community continues to grow, this opportunity will allow you to grow with it!

Essential:

  • Relevant qualifications and/or extensive experience in an appropriate field
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and manage community engagement / public relations activities which reflect Council and audience needs
  • Highly developed verbal and written communication skills, organisational skills and demonstrated experience writing documents and marketing and promotional material for various platforms and outlets
  • Proven experience and knowledge of visual displays, marketing strategies and media
  • Experience in content management of websites including the use of content management platforms.
  • Demonstrated ability to apply EEO, WHS and ethical practice principles and to act with probity at all times.

Desirable:

  • Knowledge of local government policies and practices.
  • Experience in the development and design of graphic material for marketing and communications using Adobe Indesign

Please note this role requires background checks to be completed, which may involve a National Police Check.

Further Information: Tarik Elmerhebe, Team Leader Media and Communications on 02 4654 7867

Closing Date for above position: 17/02/2025

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