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Community Environment and Lifestyle - Community Engagement | Marketing/Public Relations, Media/JournalismPermanentFull-Time opportunity available (9 day fortnight).Tertiaryqualifications in Communications and/or a related field or fiveyears proven equivalent experience.LGO6($93,992 - $100,333 per annum +superannuation) based on skills, qualifications andexperienceWhy ChooseUsTownsville CityCouncil is the largest local government authority in NorthernAustralia. We are committed to creating value by growing Townsvillethrough driving economic diversity and generating an enrichinglifestyle.Our organisationprovides and maintains close to $9 billion worth of communityassets including water and wastewater network and treatment plants,bridges, drainage, roads, waste management, community facilities,sporting venues and more.We contribute to anactive lifestyle for our residents and visitors through events,providing recreational facilities, protecting the naturalenvironment and heritage, while creating a mentally and physicallyhealthy city.We are drivingeconomic diversity and cultivating an enriching lifestyle, growinga city for this and future generations by building a vibrant,sustainable and innovative city.Councilsvision is for Townsville to be a connected, lifestyle driven andinnovation focused city while continuing to deliver serviceexcellence and to be led by our community to create an excitingtoday and future.OurVision: A globally connected community driven by lifestyleand nature.OurPurpose: Grow TownsvilleOurValues: Safety, Excellence, Respect, Value,EnjoymentAbout theRoleThisposition plays a key role in the Communications andEngagement section working collaboratively across Council tochampion our purpose of Growing Townsville and to deliver theCorporate Plan in consultation with the TownsvilleCommunity.Working inpartnership with all relevant internal stakeholders to formulateinnovative and creative strategies to engage and involve members ofthe community ensuring a consistent and recognisable brand andmessaging for Townsville City Counci l.AboutYouTheideal applicant will have the ability to provide tactical advice inrelation to communication outcomes for organisational initiativesand will be able to develop and implement effective communicationand engagement plans for a range of Council campaigns, events,projects and initiatives, in consultation with the Team ManagerCommunications.Youwill have superior writing skills, particularly in the productionof communication plans and materials, and the ability to translatecomplex information for a variety of audiences using a range ofcommunication tools and channels.How toApplyYourapplication can be submitted through the ''Apply'' button. Pleaseinclude a cover letter (maximum 2 pages), outlining how yourskills, qualifications and experience would allow you to achievesuccess in this role. We also will require your resume and attachedcopies of any licences and qualifications as per the keyrequirements of the role.For furtherinformation review the PositionDescription.ClosingDate: 11.45pm, Tuesday 1 st July 2025.What We Offer17.5% annualleave loadingUp to 5 weeksannual leaveUp to 3 weeksPersonal/Carers Leave14 weeks paidParental LeaveDomestic andFamily Violence LeaveUp to *13.5%Superannuation employer contribution for contributingmembersSalarySacrifice opportunitiesLearning andDevelopment opportunitiesFitnessPassport program offering discounted membership to selectedgym, pool, and yoga facilitiesEmployeeLoyalty Program offering discounts at selected localbusinessesEmployeeAssistance Program* The Councilcontribution to employees'' superannuation for contributingemployees shall be 13.5% of the employees'' ordinary time earningssubject to the employee contributing a minimum of 6% of theirordinary time earnings.We arecommitted to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diversestyles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued,encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds(including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres StraitIslander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities,people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, peoplewith disability, and veterans) are encouraged toapply!All successfulcandidates are required to undergo drug and alcohol testing as partof the recruitment process. Please be aware Townsville City Councilhas a zero tolerance policy to drugs and alcohol inthe workplace.If you need anyadjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you wouldlike to discuss any accessibility requirements, pleasecontacthr_recruitment@townsville.qld.gov.au or phone 07 4727 9004 for a confidentialdiscussion. #J-18808-Ljbffr