Communication Officer – Mayor and Councillor Support
This role involves providing primary support for our mayor and councillors in all external communications relating to their Council responsibilities.
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in journalism and/or a relevant qualification in journalism, communications, media or a related field along with demonstrated success liaising with internal and external stakeholders to plan and manage communications on complex issues.
The successful applicant will be able to produce clear and engaging content in a range of formats and work efficiently and independently, managing multiple tasks at once to meet tight deadlines.
The ability to build relationships with a diverse range of personalities, including people in senior positions, is essential. Experience planning and delivering engaging social media content is highly desirable, as is experience managing media requests and complex issues in a government environment.
* Demonstrated understanding of the political machinations of executive government.
* Skills and experience in digital communications, such as photography, video editing, and web content authoring and management.
* Awareness of the major issues and opportunities for the City and the Geelong region.