At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead communications for a local council, managing media and strategic initiatives.
- Company: Reputable local council focused on creating a vibrant and sustainable city.
- Benefits: Opportunity to influence public communication and work in a dynamic environment.
- Other info: Join a passionate team dedicated to community engagement and sustainability.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a high-profile role supporting the Lord Mayor.
- Qualifications: Experience in senior communications roles within government or local councils.
The predicted salary is between 63450 - 77550 $ per year.
The Company Our client is a reputable local council committed to creating a green, global, connected and inclusive city that is liveable, culturally vibrant, sustainable and full of opportunity.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Head of Communications to join the team on a six-month parental leave contract.
The role will lead communications and media activities while providing strategic communications support to the Lord Mayor.
The successful candidate will bring proven experience in a ministerial, political or local government environment, with strong media management skills, exceptional communication capabilities and the ability to navigate complex stakeholder relationships in a high-profile public sector setting.
The Job Reporting into the Chief of Staff, during this exciting Head of Communications opportunity, you will be accountable for:
- Lead and manage a team of three, driving performance and delivering communications priorities.
- Set and deliver the communications agenda in collaboration with Executive leadership team.
- Lead proactive issues management and rapid media responses to emerging issues and reputational risks.
- Manage media enquiries, prepare media statements and oversee media relations.
- Oversee the development and delivery of high-quality media releases, speeches, social media content, articles and publications.
- Monitor social media trends and provide strategic advice on digital engagement and communications opportunities.
- Identify and prioritise key communications initiatives across all media channels.
- Provide timely briefings and prepare the Lord Mayor for media interviews, events and public engagements.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in a senior leadership communications role within a government, ministerial, political or local council environment.
- Strong media relations and issues management skills.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience delivering strategic communications across traditional and digital channels.
- Proven team leadership and people management skills.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and executive influencing skills.
- Experience advising senior leaders on media and communications.
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
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