Date Added:
26-May-2023
Date Close:
8-Jun-2023 12:00 AM
Categories:
General
Job Number: EXEC-29
Business Unit: Community Development
Employment Status: Permanent Full Time
Closing Date: Thursday, 8 June 2023
Kalgoorlie-Boulder is a modern and thriving large-sized city that embodies the true spirit of a regional community - and we are looking for a passionate and dedicated Communications and Media Officer to join our team at the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder.
About the City
The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder is a vibrant and progressive local government with an experienced leadership team, dedicated staff, and a supportive Council. The City is working towards the vision of being a sustainable regional city of the future. Being a city with a proud history, our community is central to all we do. We are dedicated to working together to achieve the best possible outcomes and are guided by our intention to:
- Be a clean and green city
- Be a place people call home
- Have facilities and services for everyone
- Encourage and support economic development and diversification
- Be a quality employer
The Role
As our Communications and Media Officer, you’ll plan and develop engaging content, with a focus on public relations and media liaison, to promote and effectively communicate information about City services, programs, and initiatives across multiple channels and platforms.
Key responsibilities include:
- Support the development, implementation, and delivery of public relations initiatives in line with the City’s Marketing and Communications
Strategy and organisational objectives.
- Ensure timely communications and media liaison including – writing of media releases, media responses, and statements as well
organising press calls when required.
- Prepare speech notes and ensure all aspects of public relations are planned and prepared for City events and functions.
- Produce high-quality content to support the maintenance of the City’s communication and marketing across multiple channels including
social media, print publications, and the website.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of innovative and effective multi-channel communication and marketing campaigns to
support City facilities, programs, and initiatives and improve their profile and operating potential.
- Maintain and moderate conversations and feedback on social media channels.
- Monitor and report on media coverage
- Monitor, evaluate, and produce reports as required on the management and performance of marketing and communication activities and
digital and social media channels.
- Develop and maintain relevant platforms to enhance and support the internal communications needs of the City.
- Work collaboratively and maintain relationships with stakeholders, media, and team members to support the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder’s
public relations activities.
For more download the position description.
Who we are Looking for:
To be considered for this position, you will need:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the demonstrated ability to develop and implement a variety of promotional activities
across multiple online and traditional channels.
- Experience in developing and implementing effective and engaging content marketing strategies across different platforms.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills to build effective relationships with internal and external customers at all levels including media and suppliers.
- High attention to detail with demonstrated editing and proofreading skills.
- High level of computer literacy, including experience in using marketing analytics tools, social media monitoring, and the Adobe Creative
Suite.
- Ability to take complex ideas and simplify them into messages audiences can understand and relate to.
- Tertiary qualification communications, public relations or marketing or equivalent work experience (2 years minimum)
- Current satisfactory National Police Clearance
- Current WA “C” Class driver’s license
Why work with us
When you work at the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder, it’s more than just a job. It’s a place where you can make a real and lasting difference. Our goal is to be an employer of choice, and we offer a dynamic, safe, and productive work environment where you are supported to be your best.
You will enjoy generous employee benefits, reward and recognition programs, flexible work arrangements, and the opportunity to give back to the community.
Employee Benefits include:
- Superannuation co-contribution options for eligible employees
- Salary packaging
- Discounted health fund membership
- 17.5% leave loading
- Discounted gym membership at the Goldfields Oasis Recreation Facility for employees and their immediate family
- After-school care and childcare subsidies
- An active social club
- Employee Assistance Program
Total Package
Remuneration will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. This position ranges between $73,900 - $79,989.
Contact Information
If you would like to find out more about this employment opportunity with the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder, an employer of choice, please contact People and Culture on (08) 9021 9600.
How to Apply
The City only accepts applications submitted via our website. Applications must address the Skills, Knowledge and Capacity section in the Position Description and include both a Resume and Cover Letter.
Applicants should provide a current CV and a two-page (maximum) cover letter in PDF format. Your CV and cover letter should demonstrate how your skills and experience make you a suitable candidate for this position.
The position will close for application on the 8th June 2023
To discuss this opportunity in more detail, please contact Pia Timu, Head of Marketing on 9021 9600.
The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder promotes an inclusive and welcoming workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage people of all ages, genders, abilities, and cultural backgrounds to apply for this job. Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.
Together, we are working to build a vibrant and sustainable regional city - and we would love for you to join the team.
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