Strategic Communications Lead Advisor

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

Do you want to change our brand? Do you want to help us reconnect with our communities and personalise Council’s engagement with our customers? To succeed in this role, you will need to understand the nuances of communications and marketing in regional communities, in all of its forms.  

If you can do that and you want to work with a council which is about to embark on a journey of change and growth, we’d love to talk to you!

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Events, or Public Relations and/or significant work experience in corporate communications and events with a strong emphasis on media and marketing, promotions and/or stakeholder engagement;
• Demonstrated experience in leading, coaching and developing a multi-discipline team;
• Ability to undergo criminal history screening under the blue card system administered by the Queensland Government; and
• Possess and maintain a current motor vehicle driver licence.

Benefits:

• Salary - $107,825 p/a - QLGIA (Stream A) Level 7;
• 12% Superannuation;
• Relocation assistance available;
• Work/life balance with a fortnightly RDO;
• Salary Packaging Options;
• Professional development opportunities;
• Generous leave benefits; and
• Supportive and friendly team.

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

Applications close Monday, 23 September 2024 at midnight (AEST).