Posted: 4 June
The role
Communications Officer – Short‐Term Contract
Location: Frankston
Rate: $47 per hour + super
Contract: Full‐time, short‐term (3‐week coverage)
Start: ASAP
We're looking for an experienced Communications Officer to provide short‐term cover within a local council Strategic Communications team.
This role supports corporate communications activity, media engagement and project communications during a period of leave.
Key responsibilities
- Develop corporate content, including media releases, statutory publications and social media content
- Manage and respond to media enquiries, support strategic media outreach and media relationships
- Provide communications support for projects, services, engagement and advocacy programs
- Support Council leadership with speechwriting, including content for the Mayor and Deputy Mayor
- Develop communication plans and produce engaging written content across multiple channels
About you
- Robust experience in communications, media, journalism or public relations
- Excellent writing, editing and speechwriting skills
- Comfortable managing media enquiries and issues in a fast‐paced environment
- Able to work independently and meet tight deadlines
- Local government experience is advantageous but not essential
Additional requirements
- Current Police Check
- Current Working With Children Check
This is a short‐term contract of about 3 weeks, ideal for an experienced communications qualified who is available immediately and comfortable stepping into a council setting.
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