Marketing & Communications Coordinator

Marketing and Communications Coordinator | Narrabri Shire Council | Narrabri

• Lead innovative marketing and Council projects that benefit the local community.

• Join a thriving, welcoming, vibrant community.

• Competitive remuneration package, with flexible working arrangements.

Narrabri Shire Council is seeking an experienced and proactive Marketing and Communications Coordinator. This role is pivotal to promoting the Council’s public image, publicising activities and enhancing community understanding of its services and achievements. Responsibilities include developing and implementing a communication strategy, managing media relations, creating content for publications, overseeing online presence and social media channels and improving internal communications.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor your team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance working environment.

• Develop and implement strategies to enhance Council’s public image and effectively publicise its events.

• Produce, edit and proofread engaging content for various publications, including newsletters, promotional materials and media releases.

• Plan and execute marketing campaigns to promote the Council’s initiatives and services, ensuring consistency in messaging.

• Manage media relations by coordinating proactive and reactive media activities, responding to inquiries and maintaining effective relationships with media organisations.

• Oversee and update the Council’s website and social media channels to ensure they provide accurate, engaging and user-friendly content.

Qualifications, Skills and Attributes

• Tertiary qualification and/or 5 years working history in communications, marketing, or similar.

• High-level written and verbal communication capability, with meticulous attention to detail.

• Demonstrated relationship management capability, including engaging with all levels of stakeholders.

• Excellent leadership skills with a proven track record of working in line with corporate values.

• Local government experience will be highly regarded.

Working and Living in the Region

Narrabri offers a relaxed lifestyle in a picturesque location with diverse job opportunities across sectors such as agriculture, mining, healthcare and education. The town has excellent amenities, schools and healthcare facilities, making it ideal for families. With a strong sense of community and welcoming locals, living and working in Narrabri provides a high quality of life and opportunities to make a positive impact. 

How to Apply

Please download the candidate information package and view the position description and selection criteria before submitting your application.
Applications close 5pm Thursday 22nd August 2024.