Corporate Communications Officer
Permanent Part Time or Casual
Subsidised accommodation available if required
Located in the Heart of the Channel Country, the Barcoo Shire incorporates the friendly townships of Jundah, Stonehenge and Windorah and covers an expanse of 60,901 square kilometres (an area about the size of Tasmania). The total population of the Shire is approximately 265 and its administration centre is Jundah.
The Position:
Reporting to the Manager Community Services, this position has a key focus on promoting, supporting and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders within the Barcoo Shire Council.
We have an exciting opportunity within our council team for a dynamic Corporate Communications Officer who will facilitate community engagement with local residents, businesses and key stakeholders within Barcoo Shire Council. We are looking for someone who can work with stakeholders using your skills in social media, writing, researching, content development, media releases and enquiries, and strategy development across a wide variety of communication channels.
You should be able to edit and review communication material to ensure it complies with the council's style guide and applicable corporate standards and policies. Our successful candidate will be able to liaise with internal stakeholders, including Senior Management, to identify communication issues across the region and develop and implement proactive measures for issue management, as well as communication plans and activities.
In this busy role we would expect the successful candidate being able to develop and implement stakeholder engagement, communication and marketing campaigns (including market research, budget and resource management).
This is a hands-on role with great opportunities to be involved in a number of diverse projects and events.
Experience and Qualifications:
A minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience in similar position or equivalent, desirable;
Appropriate Tertiary Qualifications or equivalent industry qualification, desirable;
Experience in marketing, promotion, tourism, special events and managing projects, highly regarded;
Experience with media management and undertaking public relations;
The Benefits:
Attractive Salary based on experience
Subsidised accommodation available if required
A position description is available to download here with applications closing at 2pm, Monday, 21 July 2025.
To apply, email resume and cover letter (of no more than two pages outlining your experience and suitability for the role) to HR@barcoo.qld.gov.au. For further information please contact the Council on (07) 4658 6900.