Media and Communication Officer

Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced journalist or communication professional to join our multi-skilled Corporate Relations team, based in Townsville, North Queensland.

We're seeking a Media and Communication Officer with excellent writing skills, high professional standards and demonstrated runs on the board.

In this position, you'll play a key role in creating and coordinating content for Australia's largest sugar manufacturer and a leading supplier of renewables.

You'll carry out a wide range of media and communication functions - from strategic media engagement to stakeholder newsletters, internal communication and digital advertising campaigns.

You will travel to our Queensland sites, work closely with senior managers and build relationships with great people across our business.

This position needs a high degree of skill and autonomy. If you're a brilliant content creator who can pitch a message to different audiences, we want you on our team.

About us

Join the country's leading sugar and renewable energy company - Wilmar Sugar Australia. We are Australia's largest raw sugar manufacturer and exporter. We also generate green energy and produce much of Queensland's bioethanol. For more information visit our website - www.wilmarsugar-anz.com.

The successful applicant

The ideal candidate will:

• Have excellent writing skills
• Possess strong interpersonal communication and interviewing skills
• Be able to distil and communicate complex and/or sensitive topics to different audiences.

Qualifications/experience

• Degree or higher certificate in Journalism, Professional Writing, Communication, Marketing Communication or Public Relations.
• Demonstrated experience in journalism, media relations or corporate communication.
• Digital communication skills
• Photography and video production skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of applications
• Queensland "C" class driver's licence

How to apply

If this sounds like you, then why not apply online at Wilmar Careers (https://www.wilmarsugarmills.com.au/our-people/careers) by midnight 16 May 2023, by hitting the "Apply" button. If you have any problems applying online, or have any questions regarding this role please contact Sharon Boakes, HR Services Manager on 47 22 1904.