About Maranoa Regional Council:

Centred on the regional hub of Roma, the Maranoa Council area covers 58,834 square kilometers and is home to Australia's largest sale yards, one of Queensland's busiest regional airports, and is the gateway to the Carnarvon Gorge. It has a population of more than 13,000 people in the vibrant regional community. This role will provide a rich, varied and rewarding hands-on experience across a broad range of communications disciplines.

About the Position:

The Senior Communication Officer will develop, manage and, with the assistance of the communication team, implement and evaluate communication campaigns and strategies and deliver a broad range of high-level communications tasks that support Council's communication objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Corporate Communications Manager, this varied role will draw on your broad communications and critical thinking skills to perform the following tasks with limited supervision:

• Plan, develop and manage proactive media and communications strategies to promote Council and its facilities to the community and other key stakeholders.
• Respond to media enquiries, prepare media releases and statements, speeches, and other editorial correspondence to promote community awareness of Council decisions, actions and works programs and to disseminate the information appropriately.
• Develop and nurture relationships with media outlets to ensure Council initiatives, activities, events, and programs are accurately and positively promoted.
• Deliver proactive media support to Councillors, the Chief Executive Officer, and Council staff.
• Develop and manage the implementation of communication campaigns that give effect to Council's communications strategy.
• Produce, collate, and edit content for community newsletters and corporate publications.
• Assist with monitoring online media, including social media.
• Manage promotion campaigns, arrange interviews, and provide information on Council activities.
• Source ideas for media releases and newsletters, as well as track, monitor, and report on media issues relevant to Council decisions and services.
• Assist with identifying and maintaining up-to-date information on Council's website.
• Photograph Council events, announcements and other activities.
• Assign and monitor tasks to junior comms staff to ensure successful implementation of campaigns.
• Assist junior staff with proofing and improving their written communications as needed, including providing communications approvals and liaising with senior management as required

For full details of this position, please ensure you download the attached Position Description, which provides the detailed responsibilities and required skills, experience and qualifications.

Qualifications and Licences:

To be successful you will need to demonstrate that you meet the below mandatory requirements for the role:

• Current C (Car) Class Driver Licence
• Tertiary qualifications (or significant progress towards) Communication, Marketing, Journalism, or relevant experience in the field

Position Details:

• Location: Roma, QLD
• Full-time, permanent position
• Maranoa Regional Council Certified Agreement 2023 - Stream A- Level 6

Why it is worth working at Maranoa Regional Council?

• Work a 9-day fortnight with a Rostered Day Off (RDO)
• Access Long service leave after seven (7) years
• Five weeks of annual leave annually
• Ten weeks (full pay) paid parental leave, 20 weeks (half pay) paid parental leave
• Three weeks sick leave annually
• Salary sacrifice facilities (rural remote rent assistance, novated leasing, additional super contributions)
• Employee Assistance Program – free 24 hour nationwide confidential personal or work-related counselling services for employees and their families

Discover the Maranoa Region:

Explore Roma Qld Where Country Meets the Outback (romarevealed.com.au)

How to Apply:

• Covering letter stating why you are interested in the position.
• Current resume (CV).
• Address the questions outlined in the application form.

Additional Information:

MRC reserves the right to close or withdraw vacancies before the advertised closing date, or extend the closing date without prior notice.

The preferred candidate will be required to undertake a Criminal History Check and a pre-employment medical assessment to assess their ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the position.

For more information:

Website: www.maranoa.qld.gov.au

Telephone: 1300 007 662

Maranoa Regional Council is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We actively support diversity and inclusion in our workplace