Communications Advisor

Job description

• Local Government Authority based in inner city suburbs - 3 month contract
• Assist the wider team with writing across various platforms 
• Providing assistance across internal communications, speech writing & media

Reporting to the Communications & Engagement Manager, this role will advise stakeholders on best practice and creating engaging content. This position is part of a terrific, collaborative organisation and will be developing and implementing targeted communications strategies inform and engage internal audiences. 

Main responsibilities will include:

• Provide expert advice across Communications & Media to further develop and enhance the Council’s profile in the community
• Respond to media enquiries and prepare media releases
• Write speeches and presentations for senior staff across the Council
• Work with the team to develop strategic communications and original written content across various channels
• Oversee external communications, including collateral and publications to ensure consistency of message and branding
• Assist with internal communications change and other projects
• Review current communication tools and make recommendations to enhance, improve or introduce new methods

The successful candidate will:

• Demonstrated experience within Communications including writing speeches & media releases
• Knowledge and experience in the development and implementation of strategies
• Ideally, experience in a community based organisation
• Ability to prioritise and deal with competing priorities

Culture
Join this truly collaborative and welcoming team. This organisation prides itself on it’s positive impact on the community with the services they offer.

Benefits 

• Flexibility around days of work
• Offices are in close proximity to public transport and there is parking onsite
  

At Charterhouse, we embrace, and value, diversity of culture, working arrangements, sexual orientation, and gender identity. On behalf of our client, we promote a workplace that actively seeks to include and welcome unique contributions of all people; to embrace and celebrate the value of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff, their skills and contributions to the workplace.
 
Please apply now if you are immediately available and interested please APPLY now. For further information please contact Sinead on squinn@charterhouse.com.au