Be the voice for your Local Government
**Your new company**
You will be working with a valuable council that work tirelessly on promoting services to the local community. With a futuristic focus, this council are looking to modernise the way it's community can connect and share their voice further and are seeking a Communications Officer to help push this vision.
**Your new role**
You will be managing the social media platforms, Communications relating to public relations and adhering to the organisational responsibilities. Your daily duties will include;
- Proactive posts and responding to customer service requests
- Developing current social media channels
- Monitor, track and report on social media statistics
- Identify, research and write short story articles for social media platforms
- Implement emergency management communications as required
**What you'll need to succeed**
- Strong writing and editing skills
- Excellent customer service and self-management skills
- Creative and lateral thinking skills
- High level of computer literacy
- Ability to work independently
- Proven experience writing and delivering a social media strategy for a large multi-audience organisation
- Knowledge and/or experience in HTML, search engine optimisation and online development methodologies + architectures
Applicants with prior state or local government experience are encouraged to apply.
**What you need to do now**
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
**LHS 297508** #2676933
📌 Communications Officer
🏢 Hays
📍 Canberra