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Lead - Corporate Communications Maranoa Regional Council About Maranoa Regional Council Centred on the regional hub of Roma, the Maranoa Council area covers 58,834 square kilometres and is home to Australias largest sale yards, one of Queenslands busiest regional airports, and the gateway to the Carnarvon Gorge. It has a population of more than 13,000 people in the vibrant regional community. This role will provide a rich, varied and rewarding handson experience across a broad range of communications disciplines. About the Position Provide clear, timely and accurate public information that helps Maranoa residents understand Council services, decisions and emergency updates. The role plans and coordinates communications across media, web, social and internal channels; prepares materials for the Mayor/CEO/ELT; and manages media and issue responses so information is accessible, inclusive, consistent across Council, and compliant with privacy, records and Right to Information requirements. Key Responsibilities Plan and coordinate whole of Council communications Executive and civic communications Media relations and public information Digital, web and social media Internal communications Emergency and disaster communications Governance, brand and compliance Required Skills and Experience Experience in developing communications campaigns that align with broad organisational strategies Proven experience responding to sensitive or timecritical issues, including drafting holding lines, media releases and preparing spokespeople Exceptional writing and editing across formats (speeches, media, web and social) with plainEnglish expertise Experience in web and social publishing, community moderation, and analytics (e.g., GA4, platform insights) Strong stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to align messages with Customer Service and service departments Comfortable navigating graphic design tasks Ability to think strategically and creatively Strong initiative and desire to learn Detailorientated with excellent skills in managing and prioritising tasks Ability to work as part of a team in a fastpaced and varied environment Qualifications and Licences Current C (Car) Class Driver Licence Tertiary qualifications (or significant progress towards) in Communication, Marketing, Journalism, or relevant experience in the field Desirable Skills and Experience Queensland disaster/emergency communication experience (LDMG/SEMC context) Experience in design packages such as Canva, Adobe Acrobat products (Indesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Premiere Pro), Microsoft Office suite, and webbased applications Familiarity with local government community consultation processes Knowledge and experience within the agricultural industry will be highly regarded but is not essential Position Details Location: Roma, QLD Fulltime, permanent position Maranoa Regional Council Certified Agreement 2023 Stream A Level 6 Benefits Work a 9day fortnight with a Rostered Day Off (RDO) Access Long service leave after seven (7) years Five weeks of annual leave annually Ten weeks (full pay) paid parental leave, 20 weeks (half pay) paid parental leave Three weeks sick leave annually Salary sacrifice facilities (rural remote rent assistance, novated leasing, additional super contributions) Employee Assistance Program free 24hour nationwide confidential personal or workrelated counselling services for employees and their families How to Apply Covering letter stating why you are interested in the position Current resume (CV) Address the questions outlined in the application form Additional Information MRC reserves the right to close or withdraw vacancies before the advertised closing date or extend the closing date without prior notice. The preferred candidate must have the legal right to work in Australia and will be required to undertake a Criminal History Check and a preemployment medical assessment to assess their ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the position. More Information Website: www.maranoa.qld.gov.au Telephone: 1300 007 662 Maranoa Regional Council is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We actively support diversity and inclusion in our workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr