Community Environment and Lifestyle - Community Engagement | Marketing/Public Relations, Media/Journalism
* Temporary FullTime Opportunity, until August 2026 (9 dayfortnight)
* Tertiaryqualifications in creative arts, marketing, or digitalcommunications
* Salaryinformation LGO 4 ($79,414 - $85,123 perannum + superannuation) based on skills, qualifications andexperience
Why ChooseUs
Townsville 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 Townsville
OurValues: Safety, Excellence, Respect, Value,Enjoyment
About theRole
Inthis role you will support the Communications and Marketing team onintegrated marketing and communication plans and engagementstrategies. You will plan and schedule posts onmulti-platforms that are creative, engaging, and informative forthe public. You will assist with creative content development todrive growth and socially connect with community members online.You will monitor key trends and community sentiment and proactivelyrespond to customer enquiries via Council's social mediachannels. You will collaborate and liaise with internal andexternal stakeholders to determine suitable outcomes for thecustomer and the business. You will also review socialanalytics and evaluate overall implementation of campaignstrategies to report on measurables that align with the Corporateand Operational Plan.
About You
Youwill have tertiary qualifications in creative arts, marketing, ordigital communications, 2 - 3 years' experience in key socialmedia activities including social campaign management, audienceengagement and content marketing. You will have experience inmanaging Facebook Ads, Instagram Ads, LinkedIn Ads and demonstratedexperience in creatively using a range of multimedia tools forcontent production including photography or videography to maximisereach and target key audiences via social media channels. Youwill have a strong ability to strategically identify social trends,create relevant content and be analytical in reporting oncampaigns.
How toApply
Yourapplication 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: 04th June 2025,11.45pm,
What We Offer
* 17.5% annualleave loading
* Up to 5 weeksannual leave
* Up to 3 weeksPersonal/Carers Leave
* 14 weeks paidParental Leave
* Domestic andFamily Violence Leave
* Up to *13.5%Superannuation employer contribution for contributingmembers
* SalarySacrifice opportunities
* Learning andDevelopment opportunities
* FitnessPassport program offering discounted membership to selectedgym, pool, and yoga facilities
* EmployeeLoyalty Program offering discounts at selected localbusinesses
* EmployeeAssistance 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 successful candidates are required toundergo drug and alcohol testing as part of the recruitmentprocess. Please be aware Townsville City Council has a 'zerotolerance' policy to drugs and alcohol in theworkplace.
If you need anyadjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you wouldlike to discuss any accessibility requirements, pleasecontact or phone 07 4727 9004 for a confidentialdiscussion.
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