Communications Officer

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can grow and develop while having the benefit of living in an idyllic North Coast location? Here at Clarence Valley Council, we strive to be a progressive employer that offers a rewarding and flexible work environment. Our vision is to create a community full of opportunity and our workforce is where we start to achieve our community aspirations.

Located in the Northern Rivers of NSW, we cover 10,441 square kilometres with the three major community hubs of Grafton, Yamba and Maclean. We are one of the biggest employers in the Valley and can offer you a rewarding career and a new lifestyle. Our goal is to be the employer of choice in the Valley, creating opportunities for those who live here already and for those who want to move here.

We are in an exciting period of transformation with a focus on employee engagement, satisfaction and delivering exceptional services and facilities for the community.

We strive to lead with openness and courage and want you to be part of that journey.

So come and join the team while enjoying all that Clarence Valley has to offer you and your family.

 Learn more about living in the Clarence Valley here.

What you need to know...

• permanent full time - 70 hours per fortnight
• the package:  $81,855 - $97,613 plus superannuation per annum
• location: Grafton 
• flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance
• enjoy the benefits of flex time
• access to fitness passport

About the role

Clarence Valley Council is seeking an experienced Communications Officer to deliver communications that contribute to the deliver of programs and initiatives and enhance the positive reputation of Council. This is an exciting opportunity to join Clarence Valley Council and contribute to the communications function.

The role will require somebody with communications experience and the ability to develop a range of communications plans and activities to promote a diverse range of projects. This role will contribute to developing and growing Council’s communications channels to reach a diverse and geographically dispersed audience. The role will require somebody who is resilient, adaptable and solutions focused and can problem-solve to find smart solutions to drive media and content that is transparent and engaging for our community. In addition, this role will support internal communications, contributing to making Council the best place to work.

About you - Ideally you will be degree qualified in the field of Communications (or similar) or have equivalent relevant experience delivering communications plans and liaising with the media. You will be community and customer focused and a natural communicator who can engage with internal and external stakeholders to develop timely, relevant, and accurate communications to inform the community. You like to combine creativity and strategic thinking to develop engaging content that will increase earned media and maximise reach through Council’s channels. You like a challenge and want the opportunity to grow into the role and future careers with Council. You will see every day as a new challenge and look for ways to continually improve communications, including via digital technology. You will enjoy building relationships across all levels of the organisation, and externally to identify new opportunities to build mutually beneficial partnerships with media and the community. 

Download the position description here.

To be considered for this position you will need to:

• Address the essential criteria
• Attach a cover letter (2 pages maximum) and an up-to-date resume (5 pages maximum) that clearly details your skills & experience as relevant to this position. You will need to demonstrate how you meet the focus capabilities and how your skills will enable you to achieve the key accountabilities.
• Target questions - answer the 3 target questions - maximum 300 words each question
  Q1. Please provide an example of a communications campaign that you have worked on and how you ensured it met the needs of the community.
  Q2. Provide an example of a technology that you have used in your role to create timely, relevant, accessible and value for money communications for the community. 
  Q3. How would you use research and reporting within your role? 

Contact

Kylie Petersen, Manager Communications and Engagement on (02) 6643 0230

Closing date

Tuesday 17 December 2024 at 11.30 pm (NSW time).

Other important information

This position is located at Council's Grafton office, however, this may change should business needs identify other work locations to be more appropriate to deliver our services in the future.

A probation period applies to this position.

How to apply:

• All applications must be lodged online via Council's website www.clarence.nsw.gov.au.
• Attachments such as certificates and licences must be combined into one document before you attach them to your application.
• For further information about the selection process including tips on how to address the selection criteria please refer to the Careers page on the Clarence Valley Council website. 

For this application you will be required to supply a resume and relevant certificates and licences.

Do you want further information on how to apply under the Capability Framework? Please read our How to apply for a job guide.

Council is an EEO employer and First Nations people are encouraged to apply.

Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.