Communications and Engagement Officer (3733) – Permanent Full Time

About Us

The Livingstone Shire sits nestled along the beautiful Capricorn Coast and covers approximately 11,776 square kilometres, with a population of almost 41,000 residents. Livingstone Shire Council was created in 2013 and employs approximately 350 people.

Livingstone and the Capricorn Coast is a relaxed coastal environment in which connecting with family, friends and the community is a high priority. The area has an abundance of natural features including countless beaches with sheltered swimming, picturesque national parks, pristine rainforests and idyllic offshore islands, making it an ideal place to live. Our beaches, bushes and tropical rainforests are second to none and have been specifically preserved, designed and transformed to show the unique, untouched charm of Livingstone.

Livingstone Shire Council promotes a positive culture in the workplace with all staff demonstrating high standards of Accountability, Teamwork, Community, Potential and Positivity. These values and behaviours set the standard for Council and are embodied throughout the organisation.

The Role

Council’s Communications and Engagement team are seeking to appoint a Communications and Engagement Officer to join their talented team of professionals who are at the forefront of changes impacting our local community.  

The ideal candidate will be an experienced communications and engagement practitioner with exceptional communication skills and the ability to understand community issues and Council projects, programs, and initiatives. As a Communications and Engagement Officer, you will identify opportunities for collaborative community engagement of differing levels of complexity between specific localities, the general community, and elected Councillors and lead the process of engaging with stakeholders and interested parties. 

You will have quality writing and editing experience and will assist with various aspects of corporate publications including editorial and communication activities and respond to enquiries. It is an essential part of the role to understand community issues and Council projects, programs, and activities. Your exceptional written and verbal communication skills will enable you to establish working relationships with internal and external stakeholders and produce professional communications including but not limited to briefing notes, reports, and website content.

Please refer to the full position description for a greater understanding of the positions’ responsibilities and requirements. 

To be successful in this position:

• Tertiary qualifications in Communications or Public Relations and/or extensive experience in community and stakeholder engagement and corporate communication including the ability to create appropriate content for dissemination via media releases, social media, website and other distribution channels.; and
• Must possess and maintain a current Queensland "C" Class motor vehicle driver’s licence.

Benefits:

• Annual Salary $91,114 QLGIA (Stream A) Level 5; 
• Salary packaging available;
• 9 day fortnight; 
• Professional development;
• Values driven organisation; and
• Encouraging and supportive team.

To apply for this position, please address the Selection Criteria, supply a copy of your resume and any relevant qualifications/ tickets or licences. 

Applications close Monday, 4 November 2024 at midnight (AEST). 

Livingstone Shire Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.