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Join City of Moreton Bay as a Media Officer and help shape and enhance our communities for today and tomorrow.

As a Media Officer and member of the External Relations Team, you will play a key role in supporting the Media Manager to develop and deliver proactive and reactive media content, creative media and public relations plans, and support issues management.

You will maximise media opportunities by collaborating closely with media contacts, and key stakeholders both internal and external, while also managing reputational risk by proactively identifying emerging issues. You will also:

• prepare and issue proactive materials, including media strategies, media releases and media statements
• manage reactive media enquiries by researching and preparing media statements and responses while working to tight deadlines.
• manage and implement media events to attract coverage of public announcements
• monitor media coverage and provide relevant reporting to manage crisis situations, measure effectiveness of campaigns, and inform content and opportunities
• establish and maintain positive and productive relationships with a range of stakeholders including media, Councillors, internal stakeholders, government, industry and community organisations

About you

We are seeking a highly motivated and strategic media and PR professional that has been in a similar role with experience in the developing and implementing media and communication plans. You will have an excellent understanding of the local, state and national media landscape with a genuine interest in current affairs.

You will be someone that proactively engages and collaborates to build good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders within a fast-paced environment, be adaptive, and can work calmly under pressure. You'll also have:

• excellent writing skills and strong attention to detail
• strong organisational and time management skills
• relevant degree qualification in Media, PR, Journalism or Communications
• proactive approach to media monitoring, issues management and crisis communication
• experience managing confidential and sensitive topics and questions
• able to work outside normal working hours, including weekends and public holidays as required

Position Description

 Position Description_Media Officer.pdf

Why City of Moreton Bay?

What you do with your life matters. It’s the same with your career.

We’re the third-largest council in Australia and one of the fastest-growing areas. As Australia’s newest city, we’re building something that’s never been done before: a new kind of city, inspired and empowered by a new kind of council.

This is your opportunity to develop skills and experience in a truly unique place, at a truly unique point in time.

At City of Moreton Bay, we’re focused on the vital work we do today. But we’re also focused on the future. On what can be – for our city, our Council and your career.

Here’s what you’ll love about a career with us:

• See it. To build a city of the future, first, you have to see it. The polycentric city we’re building will bring greater prosperity, sustainability and affordability to our region. This is your chance to contribute to something that’s never been done before.
• Shape it. You’ll get hands-on in a rewarding career, serving and strengthening our communities for today and tomorrow. Our work is diverse, interesting and it matters – and it’s yours to shape and own.
• Live it. Contribute to the city you and your family want to live in and enjoy the lifestyle you deserve. And if you don’t live here, you’ll still find pride and connection in so many ways with our successful, resilient team.

You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

• Find a better work-life balance with a nine-day (72.5-hour) fortnight, plus a hybrid, flexible working environment with some work-from-home days.
• Advance your skills and career through our Study, Training and Research Scheme (STARS).
• Make your pay go further with salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation payments, smartphones and devices.
• Prioritise your health and wellbeing with discounted health insurance, free annual flu vaccinations and our Fitness Passport Program.
• Get support when you and your family need it most with our 24/7 confidential counselling service, chaplaincy program, and Mates in Construction program.
• Our Caboolture and Strathpine offices have local parking on site and are close to public transport networks, making for an easy commute.

Ready for a career that matters?

Join City of Moreton Bay, and help shape our city of the future.

Click on the 'Apply Now' button below to complete your online application. Please upload a current resume that demonstrates how you meet the requirements for this role.  You will also have the option to add a cover letter should you wish.

As part of the recruitment process, applicants will be required to undergo a National Criminal History Check.

To obtain further details please contact our Careers team at careers@moretonbay.qld.gov.au. 

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