Communications Officer

HOBAN Recruitment is currently partnering with a respected

• VIC Local Council
• in the search for a highly capable individual to join as a
• Communications Officer
• located in
• Coburg, VIC
• What's in it for you
• 3-month assignment, opportunity for contract to be extended
• 48.39 per hour + super
• Located in Coburg, VIC
• 30 hours per week, Mon - Thurs
• About the role
• Support the Strategic Communications Coordinator by delivering high quality, proactive and integrated two-way communications to inform and engage the diverse community of the local council area.
• Preparing media releases and responding to media enquiries.
• Duties and responsibilities
• Develop communications plans and campaigns for large, complex and critical programs and projects.
• Contribute to communication strategy development and implement adopted communication strategies and plans.
• Collaborate with other team members to manage Council's social media channels, sourcing and providing accurate and topical content, and moderating and responding to comments.
• Provide operational communications and engagement support and advice to key staff managing projects, services and events.
• Provide strategic communications and engagement support by coaching key staff to develop communication plans based on sound communication and engagement principles and using a range of media (social media, print, broadcast etc.).
• Assist key staff with the development of publication, design and campaign material.
• Generate ideas for the staff newsletter and Community News magazine.
• Qualifications and experience
• Tertiary qualification in communications, journalism or a related discipline or a lesser qualification with substantial relevant experience in the field of communications.
• Relevant experience in managing a range of media channels for a large organisation.
• Highly developed writing and communication skills.
• Experience in photography, videography and post-production.