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Work Type: Maximum Term Maternity Leave Coverage until 28 August 2026.Location: Emerald or located within the Central Highlands RegionDepartment: CommunitiesRemuneration: Stream A, Level 6: $98,804.89 - $104,446.40 per annum + superannuation (Salary increase of 5% as of July 2025)Are you a happy, can do professional who is a self starter with Public Relations and Media experience? We want to hear from you!Central Highlands Regional Council is seeking a Senior Public Relations Officer to join the team. We are looking for someone with a broad range of experience in public relations, who will enhance council''s public relations capacity and effectiveness.In this role, you will delegate workloads, provide professional advice and manage complex public relations tasks which will allow you to continue to develop and diversify your skills.Your extensive public relations experience will allow you to successfully maintain and enhance the reputation of council.Your Expertise Will Support Council By:Managing and delegating the workload of the Public Relations team to ensure consistent and exceptional service delivery.Advising and supporting stakeholders on public relations, media, marketing and branding matters.Developing and implementing public relations campaigns.Establishing, building and maintaining effective working relations with internal and external parties.To be considered for this opportunity, you will need to possess:A degree in communications, public relations, media, marketing or a relevant field and/or at least 3 years experience in a similar role.Minimum Queensland C Class provisional drivers licence.Diverse and complex public relations tasks within a large organisation.Social media content planning and the delivery of campaigns across multiple social media channels.The use of social media scheduling software and digital analytical tools for monitoring and reporting.A high level understanding of corporate communications principles including internal and external stakeholder engagement.Demonstrated experience in the content management of websites and intranet sites and basic graphic design.Ability to produce and edit images and video content.Outstanding research, storytelling and writing skills and an ability to apply these skills to social media content.If this sounds like you, apply now!Working For Central Highlands Regional Council Has Its Benefits.We are a progressive region, committed in creating opportunities for all. We welcome forward thinking individuals who are focused on continuous improvement, a sustainable future and understand the valuable role we play in investing in our regional community.Benefits Include:BELOW BENEFITS ARE FOR FULL TIME EMPLOYEES.A generous superannuation scheme5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loadingFortnightly RDOsAnnual uniform allocationPayroll deductions and salary sacrifice optionsWages paid fortnightlyEmployee Assistance ProgramTo Apply For This Position:As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.Please download and review the position description.To be considered for this position, please include the following documents:A cover letter outlining your motivation for applying for this position and addressing the mandatory requirement listed in the position description.Your resume detailing your career history relevant for this position.Applicants who are progressed to the next stage of the recruitment process will be invited to participate in a shortlisting process.Eligibility & Pre-employment ChecksTo be appointed to a permanent position, you must be an Australian citizen, or have permanent residency status, or hold a visa permitting you to work in Australia permanently. If you have a visa permitting you to work temporarily in Australia, you may be appointed to a position on a temporary basis, providing the work complies with the conditions of your visa.The Pre-employment Checks Relevant To This Position Include:Right to Work in AustraliaWorking with Children checkReference and qualification checksFor a confidential discussion, please contact a member of the Recruitment Team on 1300 242 686 during business hours or register your application by submitting your cover letter and resume.Applications close: Monday 16 June 2025 at 8am.Work Type: Maximum Term Maternity Leave Coverage until 28 August 2026.Location: Emerald or located within the Central Highlands RegionDepartment: CommunitiesRemuneration: Stream A, Level 6: $98,804.89 - $104,446.40 per annum + superannuation (Salary increase of 5% as of July 2025)Are you a happy, can do professional who is a self starter with Public Relations and Media experience? We want to hear from you!Central Highlands Regional Council is seeking a Senior Public Relations Officer to join the team. We are looking for someone with a broad range of experience in public relations, who will enhance council''s public relations capacity and effectiveness.In this role, you will delegate workloads, provide professional advice and manage complex public relations tasks which will allow you to continue to develop and diversify your skills.Your extensive public relations experience will allow you to successfully maintain and enhance the reputation of council.Your Expertise Will Support Council By:Managing and delegating the workload of the Public Relations team to ensure consistent and exceptional service delivery.Advising and supporting stakeholders on public relations, media, marketing and branding matters.Developing and implementing public relations campaigns.Establishing, building and maintaining effective working relations with internal and external parties.To be considered for this opportunity, you will need to possess:A degree in communications, public relations, media, marketing or a relevant field and/or at least 3 years experience in a similar role.Minimum Queensland C Class provisional drivers licence.Diverse and complex public relations tasks within a large organisation.Social media content planning and the delivery of campaigns across multiple social media channels.The use of social media scheduling software and digital analytical tools for monitoring and reporting.A high level understanding of corporate communications principles including internal and external stakeholder engagement.Demonstrated experience in the content management of websites and intranet sites and basic graphic design.Ability to produce and edit images and video content.Outstanding research, storytelling and writing skills and an ability to apply these skills to social media content.If this sounds like you, apply now!Benefits Include:A generous superannuation scheme5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loadingFortnightly RDOsAnnual uniform allocationPayroll deductions and salary sacrifice optionsWages paid fortnightlyEmployee Assistance ProgramTo Apply For This Position:As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.Please download and review the position description.To be considered for this position, please include the following documents:A cover letter outlining your motivation for applying for this position and addressing the mandatory requirement listed in the position description.Your resume detailing your career history relevant for this position.Applicants who are progressed to the next stage of the recruitment process will be invited to participate in a shortlisting process.Eligibility & Pre-employment ChecksTo be appointed to a permanent position, you must be an Australian citizen, or have permanent residency status, or hold a visa permitting you to work in Australia permanently. If you have a visa permitting you to work temporarily in Australia, you may be appointed to a position on a temporary basis, providing the work complies with the conditions of your visa.The Pre-employment Checks Relevant To This Position Include:Right to Work in AustraliaWorking with Children checkReference and qualification checksFor a confidential discussion, please contact a member of the Recruitment Team on 1300 242 686 during business hours or register your application by submitting your cover letter and resume.Applications close: Monday 16 June 2025 at 8am. #J-18808-Ljbffr