Division: CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICE
Section: STRATEGY UA & COMMS
Salary: AUD 126,158.00 per annum plus Superannuation
Employment status: Permanent
Employment arrangement: Full Time
Location: Sydney CBD
Option to work under a 19 day month arrangement
At the City of Sydney our people are our most important asset and central to achieving our exciting and ambitious Sustainable Sydney 2030 - developing a green, global and connected city.
The City of Sydney is seeking a senior media professional to work in its communications unit.
City Communications is responsible for protecting the City’s brand 24/7, responding to media inquiries and managing emerging issues. The team also produces high quality, multi-media content that promotes the City’s programs, projects, policies and events to the media and the community.
To be successful in this role, you will have exceptional writing, communication and time-management skills. You will be capable of handling complex issues and be able to work on large-scale projects on a daily basis. You will be someone who works well under pressure and is a co-operative team player.
The ideal candidate will also have excellent interpersonal skills, including experience dealing and negotiating with a wide variety of stakeholders, and the ability to deal with sensitive or contentious issues.
Previous experience in a senior media or communications position is essential. You will be required to demonstrate your experience in turning complex planning, business or community issues into engaging content for a broad audience.
Please apply with an up-to-date resume and concise answers to the 3 screening questions.
At the City of Sydney you will join a dedicated team where individual effort is part of something much bigger - delivering great things for our city’s dynamic future
To apply: Please visit www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/jobs to complete your online application. Please upload your current resume and respond to the online application questions that demonstrates how you meet the requirements of this role. Please note the "Essential Criteria Response" field in the online application does not require you to respond or upload a document.
This role will require you to complete a pre-employment health declaration.
Position description: CLICK HERE to view or download the position description.
Applications must be made online via the City’s website by 11:59pm, Monday 28 September 2020.
For further information contact: Belinda Wallis, Senior Media Advisor on 02 8974 4153.
Employee Benefits: CLICK HERE for more information on the benefits of working in Council.
At the City we provide equal employment opportunity. We are committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive work environment and encourage applications from people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
