Position Highlights:
* Lead high-impact advocacy initiatives for the future of the Isaac Region.
* Bring intellect and influence to public policy development across a broad spectrum of topics,
* including resources (and post-mining land use), agriculture, energy, infrastructure and regional
* community sustainability.
* Build and foster relationships with government officials, industry and community leaders.
* Lead the communications function for the Mayor and councillors.
Expected Skills & Competencies:
1. Political savvy – a strong understanding of the political landscape and the ability to navigate
2. complex government processes.
3. Advocacy priorities – the ability to anticipate, design and reach consensus with elected officials
4. on advocacy priorities and then deliver a campaign to achieve the intended outcome.
5. Campaign management – demonstrated success in designing and developing campaigns to
6. achieve advocacy outcomes.
7. Strategic communications – Communication skills of the highest order (and across all
8. platforms) are essential for success in this role. The ability to craft a compelling narrative that
9. resonates with stakeholders will be a daily task.
10. Relationship building – a proven track record in building and maintaining relationships with
11. government officials, industry leaders and community representatives is crucial. Collaborative
12. partnerships are key to delivering success in this role.
Qualifications & Experience:
* Undergraduate qualifications in public relations, communications, political science, business
* or a related field is preferred but not essential.
* Extensive (10+ years) experience in professional communications, advocacy functions or as a
* political operative
* Current Australian Driver's licence.
Position reports to: Chief Executive Officer
Position supervises: Communications Officer
If you have any questions regarding this position contact:
CALE DENDLE
Chief Executive Officer
Email:
Phone: or
BEFORE YOU APPLY - ensure to visit to review the position description on Isaac Regional Council's website, as it may contain details relevant to the application questions.
IRC has the right to commence the recruitment process prior to the closing date.
Isaac Regional Council is an equal opportunity employer. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and disadvantaged job seekers are encouraged to apply. Only people with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position.