Canterbury-Bankstown Council

Team Leader Creative Communications

Here at CBCity
The City of Canterbury Bankstown is one of the largest Councils in NSW with the most culturally, socially and economically diverse communities in Sydney. We deliver 29 key services such as waste collection, parks maintenance, libraries, arts, events, community facilities and aquatic centres to over 370,000 residents.
 

The Role
The Team Leader Creative Communications will lead a team that provides strategic and creative advice and direction on communication initiatives. The Creative Team is responsible for the creation of engaging visual content that connects with our community, tells a story and delivers Council's key messages to our community.
 

Duties will include but not be limited to:

• Work collaboratively with the Communications Unit to deliver creative services 
• Develop, manage, review and promote templates and/or guides that make it easy for customers to understand the services we offer.
• Assist the team by providing hands on support in creating, end-to-end graphic and digital design. 
• Work with the unit to monitor current media and community issues and provide appropriate creative direction.
• Constantly review and evaluate communication methods, using data to drive decisions. 
• Collaborate to develop campaigns that promote Council and the City of Canterbury Bankstown.
• Track and manage projects to meet customer timelines or internal milestones thorough planning and scheduling
• Lead, manage and inspire team members towards the shared vision, values and strategy of Council.

*For a full list of duties, click here to review the position description.

You will have:

• Tertiary degree in communications, or digital/graphic design, combined with relevant industry experience
• At least five years’ experience in the relevant industry and at least three years’ experience in leading and managing a team in communications, creative, digital, marketing or media.
• Experience leading the creative development and implementation of effective communication strategies to elevate brand profile.
• Experience in managing multiple projects, effectively prioritising workload, meeting tight timeframes and ensuring attention to detail.
• Strong presentation skills and demonstrated ability to educate clients about communication approaches and trends.
• Experience, or demonstrated understanding, of emerging trends and practices in print, social media and digital communications.
• Experience, or demonstrated understanding, in producing high quality, innovative and creative content.
• Experience in identifying service delivery improvement opportunities in graphic design and digital content.
• Sound working knowledge of design, video and digital content, with an ability to guide Council in the production for various types of projects.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships and rapport with clients, customers, media, stakeholders, staff and all levels of management.

The salary range for this opportunity commences at $111,988 (Grade I, Step 1) + 11.5% super. Salary may be negotiable dependent on skills and experience.
Click here to access salary information for all steps within the designated Grade
 

Whats on offer?

• An attractive remuneration package.
• Embrace a better work-life balance with our Accrued Time Off program, designed to prioritise your well-being and help you manage the balance between your personal and professional life.
• Contribute to making a positive impact on our community. 
• An investment in your professional growth, fostering continuous learning and development opportunities.
• Access to our employee Health and Wellbeing Programs.

For more information, please contact Liz Berger at liz.berger @cbcity.nsw.gov.au
 

How to Apply 
You will need to submit your application via the ‘Apply Now’ button and create a login using your email address and upload a:

• Resume; and
• Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria within the position description and explaining your suitability for the role.

Applications close on Sunday, 10 November 2024.

CBCity is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We want our workplace to reflect the diverse community we serve. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, experiences and abilities; this includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, the LGBTQIA+ community and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. 

If you require support with your application and throughout the recruitment process, please contact the Talent Management Team at recruitment@cbcity.nsw.gov.au

Successful applicants may be required to undertake a Criminal History Check, Medical and/or Working with Children Check in accordance with the position.   

Applicants must hold an Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or possess a valid work permit/visa with full unrestricted working rights to be eligible.