Community Environment and Lifestyle - Community Engagement | Marketing/Public RelationsShape thestories that shape our city3 Year FixedTerm ContractAttractivesalary and benefits packageWhy ChooseUsTownsville CityCouncil is the largest local government authority in NorthernAustralia. We are committed to creating value by growing Townsvillethrough driving economic diversity and generating an enrichinglifestyle.Our organisationprovides and maintains close to $9 billion worth of communityassets including water and wastewater network and treatment plants,bridges, drainage, roads, waste management, community facilities,sporting venues and more.We contribute to anactive lifestyle for our residents and visitors through events,providing recreational facilities, protecting the naturalenvironment and heritage, while creating a mentally and physicallyhealthy city.We are drivingeconomic diversity and cultivating an enriching lifestyle, growinga city for this and future generations by building a vibrant,sustainable and innovative city.Council’svision is for Townsville to be a connected, lifestyle driven andinnovation focused city while continuing to deliver serviceexcellence and to be led by our community to create an excitingtoday and future.OurVision: A globally connected community driven by lifestyleand nature.OurPurpose: Grow TownsvilleOurValues: Safety, Excellence, Respect, Value,EnjoymentAbout theRoleTownsville CityCouncil is seeking an experienced media professional to lead itsMedia team. As Team Manager Media, you’ll play a pivotal rolein shaping Council’s external media strategy, managingreputation, and helping build community trust through clear,timely, and compelling storytelling.Inthis role you will lead the vision for a modern, agile newsroom— breaking Council news through both earned and ownedchannels, while maintaining strong relationships with local andnational media.Thisrole provides high-level media and issues management advice to theMayor, Councillors, CEO and senior executive team. You’llalso work across Council to champion our purpose of GrowingTownsville and to help deliver the Corporate Plan inpartnership with the Townsville community .AboutYouYou’re anexperienced media leader - someone who can build trust, managerisk, and deliver stories that matter to our community.As acollaborative and motivational team leader, you will:•Lead a high-performing team with confidence, care, and a newsroommindset•Inspire and mentor team members to produce high-quality content andmanage media relations effectively•Foster a cult ure of accountability and proactivecommunication, ensuring timely and strategic messagingYou will be a clear and confident communicator with excellentnews sense, political acumen, and a strong understanding of themedia cycle. Whether your background is in journalism, government,or corporate communications, you bring experience navigatingcomplex issues and crafting messaging that cuts through.How toApplyYourapplication can be submitted through the 'Apply' button. Pleaseinclude a cover letter (maximum 2 pages), outlining how yourskills, qualifications and experience would allow you to achievesuccess in this role. We also will require your resume and attachedcopies of any licences and qualifications as per the keyrequirements of the role.For furtherinformation review the PositionDescription.ClosingDate: 11.45pm, Sunday 04th May 2025.What We OfferUp to 5 weeksannual leaveUp to 3 weeksPersonal/Carers Leave14 weeks paidParental LeaveDomestic andFamily Violence LeaveLong ServiceLeave available pro rata after seven yearsSalarySacrifice opportunitiesLearning andDevelopment opportunitiesFitnessPassport program offering discounted membership to selectedgym, pool, and yoga facilitiesEmployeeLoyalty Program offering discounts at selected localbusinessesEmployeeAssistance Program* The Councilcontribution to employees' superannuation for contributingemployees shall be 13.5% of the employees' ordinary time earningssubject to the employee contributing a minimum of 6% of theirordinary time earnings.We arecommitted to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diversestyles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued,encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds(including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres StraitIslander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities,people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, peoplewith disability, and veterans) are encouraged toapply!All successfulcandidates are required to undergo drug and alcohol testing as partof the recruitment process. Please be aware Townsville City Councilhas a ‘zero tolerance’ policy to drugs and alcohol inthe workplace.If you need anyadjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you wouldlike to discuss any accessibility requirements, pleasecontacthr_recruitment@townsville.qld.gov.au or phone 07 4727 9004 for a confidentialdiscussion.
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