Expression of Interest - Communications & PR Professionals

Job No: CHR10264
Location: Emerald

Work Type: Permanent Full Time / Max Term Full Time

Remuneration: multiple positions at varying levels, with packages ranging from S103,000 to $200,000 circa.

Location: Emerald

Department: Communities

Expression of Interest – Communications (PR) Professionals 

From the Highlands to the Headlines – Join Council’s PR Team! We’re Hiring Now!

At Central Highlands Regional Council, we’re growing our team of passionate PR professionals who are ready to make a difference in the communities we serve. We offer a welcoming, flexible, and future-focused workplace where your skills, ideas, and career goals are truly valued.

Love telling amazing stories?
Get a buzz from the media hustle?
Want to make a real impact in your community?

We want YOU on our Public Relations & Communications team at Central Highlands Regional Council!

We’re inviting expressions of interest from professionals across all areas of PR, including:

  • Senior Contract Role – our media maestro! Manage media inquiries, craft killer press releases, set up interviews with our elected members, and create content that shines.
  • Two Senior Maternity Cover Roles – our storytelling superstars! Lead campaigns, shape Council’s image, and deliver comms that connect inside and out.

Why join us?

  • Your words & ideas will shape how our community sees us

  •  Flexible work options – we get life happens outside 9–5

  • A supportive, fun, creative team

  • The chance to work on projects that really matter

If you can write, create, connect and inspire and you're looking for meaningful work with real flexibility and a workplace that supports you both personally and professionally — we’d love to hear from you.

Working for Central Highlands Regional Council has its benefits.

We are a progressive region, committed in creating opportunities for all. We welcome forward thinking individuals who are focused on continuous improvement, a sustainable future and understand the valuable role we play in investing in our regional community.

Benefits Include:

  • A generous superannuation scheme
  • 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
  • Fortnightly RDO’s
  • Annual uniform allocation
  • Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options
  • Wages paid fortnightly
  • Employee Assistance Program

To express your interest in a position within our, please submit your resume detailing your career history and relevant experience/qualifications.

For a confidential discussion, please contact a member of the Recruitment Team on 1300 242 686 during business hours or register your application by submitting your cover letter and resume.

Expressions close: 8am, Wednesday 17 September 2025.
Please note applicants may be contacted and progressed prior to the closing date

 

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Working for Central Highlands Region has its benefits.

We are a progressive region, committed in creating opportunities for all. We welcome forward thinking individuals who are focused on continuous improvement, a sustainable future and understand the valuable role we play in investing in our regional community.