Media & Communications Officer

Job No: BRC468
Location: Bathurst

About the role

The Media & Communications Officer is a member of Council’s Corporate Communications team. The team is responsible for managing Council’s internal and external communications to enhance Council’s reputation within the community.

The role is an opportunity to further your communications career in a small team that works across Council and its many functions, events, activities and projects.

Your key priorities include the development and implementation of media and communication strategies in line with Council’s strategic direction; developing relationships with key internal and external stakeholders (including the media) to grow opportunities to enhance Council’s profile and reputation, and identifying suitable media opportunities and producing engaging content to promote and raise awareness of Council, its role, priorities and achievements.

Key Requirements

  • A Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism or  related field
  • Minimum five years experience in communications, media, journalism or related industry
  • Extensive experience in the development and implementation of communications and media strategies, including evaluation
  • Experience in producing high quality content for traditional media and other platforms
  • Experience in providing advice to internal stakeholders on media strategy
  • Superior interpersonal skills with a track record of building positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders including management, staff, media and the community
  • Highly developed written and verbal communication skills
  • A current Class C NSW Drivers Licence

What we can offer

  • Work/Life Balance 
  • Rostered day off every third week
  • Generous leave entitlements 
  • Corporate gym membership
  • Employee education assistance
  • Access to training and professional development opportunities
  • Access to confidential employee assistance program

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This position requires a pre employment health assessment which includes a functional, audio and drug & alcohol screen.

Salary: $1,515.10 to $1,672.43 per week + super 

Position Status: Permanent Full Time 

Hours of work: 35 hours per week with an RDO every third week

Application closing date: Sunday, 28 April 2024, at 11.30pm

Contact Officer: Therese Ryan - 0437 958 478

Bathurst Regional Council is committed to being a flexible, safe, equal and inclusive workplace where diversity is embraced and supported.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people who are from different backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and cultural background. 

We are also committed to being a Child Safe organisation with a zero tolerance for child abuse.

How to Apply

To submit your application for this position, please complete the questionnaire below. You will then be prompted to attach your resume and copies of any relevant qualifications (please note, attaching a resume is mandatory). You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this job. 

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About Bathurst Regional Council

Congratulations on taking the first step toward joining one of the Bathurst Region’s largest employers! Bathurst Regional Council employs over 400 staff in a diverse range of careers and provides a large range of services to our community. Working for Council is a stimulating and rewarding career option, providing the opportunity to be part of a team contributing to shaping the success and future of our Region.

Bathurst really is the best of both worlds – a beautiful country lifestyle just two and a half hours from Sydney. Bathurst is Australia’s oldest inland settlement located just over 200 kilometres west of Sydney on the Macquarie River. The region is conveniently located with effective transport links to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Canberra and there is no shortage of things to see and do if you want to explore or take a lazy Sunday drive.