V21/5359

The role is critical in developing and managing communications and marketing strategies for Blue Mountains City Council. The successful candidate will have a passion for communications (internal and external) and the capacity to drive strategic communications across an organisation with a broad range of services. The role manages seven staff and engages with Managers and Directors across Council with development and oversight of all strategic communications.

The successful candidate will have:

• Tertiary qualifications and/or demonstrated experience related to communications, journalism, marketing, public relations or related field.
• Extensive media, issues, risk and crisis communications experience.
• Experience in managing communications strategy development, including the identification and analysis of key stakeholders and target audiences.
• Experience in providing high level communications advice and support to senior management.

For further information contact:  Tracy Burgess on (02) 4780 5915.
Closing date:  Sunday, 5 December 2021.

APPLICATION INFORMATION:  It is preferred that you obtain the position description and information on how to apply from our website, www.bmcc.nsw.gov.au/jobs.  Applications addressing the selection criteria, accompanied by a resume, references and copies of qualifications should be emailed to hresources@bmcc.nsw.gov.au prior to closing date.  If you are unable to get access to a computer, hardcopy applications may be posted to Staff Applications, Blue Mountains City Council, Locked Bag 1005, KATOOMBA NSW 2780.