The Senior Communications Officer will coordinate and support the branch, region and key partner agencies prior to, during and after a disaster event activation by designing, initiating and delivering a broad range of communication products, strategies and projects that support the delivery of Community Recovery services.

They will also work closely with the department’s central Media and Communication function to ensure consistent communication approaches and access specialist support.

Job details

As a Senior Communications Officer, you will:

• Provide expert advice to the Director on targeted communications strategies that are aligned to strategic objectives and priorities by maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of the Community Recovery projects activities and proactively identify trends and risks in communication issues that may affect the branch.
• Develop and implement communication campaigns, project related communication activities, initiatives, social media strategies, marketing and retention strategies, including targeted campaigns to support the recruitment and retention of Queensland Government Ready Reserves to enable a positive work environment and culture.
• Write and edit a wide range of material including media releases, speeches, feature articles, factsheets, flyers, corporate publications and web content, whilst ensuring communication activity is best practice in terms of communication with people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
• Work closely with the department's central Media and Communication function to align Community Recovery communication strategies with DLGWV's broader communication approach and facilitate access to whole of department communication channels.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders
• Lead the implementation and achievement of the branch's strategic communications objectives.
• Develop, implement and monitor appropriate project management plans, programs and budgetary arrangements for Community Recovery communications projects, which may also include the management of performance of external suppliers to deliver communication products and services including research, advertising, graphic design, video production, print and call centre services.
• During an activated event, assume the role of Lead Communications and lead a team of staff to deliver support to the region, branch and key stakeholders as per the Incident Management Team role profile.
• Provide support to the Director, Strategy and Engagement as required.

Your mandatory requirements

There are no mandatory requirements for this role however, medium to advanced skills in the use of the following platforms, applications and software would be highly regarded:

• Microsoft Office
• Vision6
• Canva
• Piktochart
• TeamSite; and
• Microsoft Visio

Special Conditions

During a disaster activation you may be required to work extra hours for an extended period and participate in a five days on / two days off staggered roster where your days off may not be Saturday and/or Sunday. Some intra-state travel may also be required.

How to apply:

Click to apply for this opportunity and submit the following

• Resume and minimum of 2 referees including their email addresses. At least one referee should have a thorough knowledge of your work over the past two years as your manager or supervisor; and
• a statement not more than two pages, that summarises your skills, experience and achievements against the leadership competencies and duties/responsibilities of the position.

For enquiries, contact:

• Matthew McIntyre - 0417 542 274

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• 685874 26 - Role Description (Word, 730KB)