About the role
If you are an innovative and solutions-focused individual with a passion for creating, managing and growing an organisations digital presence, than this position could be for you!
We are looking for a proactive and strategic individual to join our team as our Digital Communications Officer. This position will be responsible for overseeing and implementing Council’s communication across all digital, web and multimedia platforms including Council’s websites, intranet and social media to ensure it is clear, consistent, easy to use and engaging.
Salary and Conditions
- Permanent Full Time Position
- Salary range $75,077 - $84,500 per annum
- 9.5% Superannuation
- 35 Hour Week, with flex time system
- Health and Wellbeing Programs
- Ongoing Learning and Development opportunities
About working at Wollondilly Shire Council
Working at Wollondilly Shire Council means that you will help to achieve our vision to build a resilient, safe and supported workplace that provides respectful, efficient and effective services for our community now and into the future. You will also live our corporate values of Integrity, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Embrace Innovation.
Whilst at Wollondilly Shire Council you will be provided with a flexible and inclusive working environment that provides a positive, productive and highly skilled workforce where every employee has the opportunity to learn and grow.
Selection Criteria
Essential:
- Tertiary Qualifications (Degree) in a relevant field such as Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Information Technology or Computer Science.
- A minimum of two (2) years relevant work experience, including proven experience in developing and delivering digital, web and multimedia communication strategies/campaigns.
- Excellent working understanding of current and emerging trends and technologies used in digital, web and multimedia communications and engagement.
- Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
- Proven ability to translate complex information into easily understood Plain English formats for a range of different target audiences.
- The ability to work well under pressure on simultaneous tasks with tight deadlines.
- High level of computer literacy and proven experience using different content management systems (CMS).
- Demonstrated experience in coordinating and working with a range of stakeholders to deliver digital, web and multimedia communications.
- Proven experience creating engaging content for a range of social media platforms.
- Current Class C Driver’s Licence.
- The ability and commitment to Council’s Vision to build a resilient, safe and supported workplace that provides respectful, efficient and effective services for our community now and into the future.
- The ability and commitment to display Council’s Corporate Values of Integrity, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Embrace Innovation.
Desirable:
- Experience developing and implementing online business models (such as online payments) for websites.
- Experience or qualifications in programming.
Further Information: Karen Makins, Communications and Engagement Team Leader on 02 4677 9670
Closing Date: 5.00pm Friday, 26 July 2019
The successful applicant will be required to undertake a pre-placement medical which includes a drug and alcohol screening test. The successful applicant will also be required to undertake a Police Background Check, Credential Check and Bankruptcy Check.
‘Wollondilly Shire Council is committed to Workplace Diversity’
