City of Canning
Coordinator Marketing & Communications (Team Leader)
Closes: 13 Oct
Description
Are you a dynamic marketing and communications professional, eager to make a lasting impact on your community? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments and have a passion for leading, mentoring, and growing a high-performing team?
A bit about our role
As the team leader of Marketing and Communications, you’ll be at the forefront of shaping the City’s strategic messaging and brand presence. This is a hands-on leadership role, where you will drive innovative communication campaigns and elevate the visibility of City services and projects. With a focus on creative execution, day-to-day leadership, and building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, you’ll play a critical role in advancing the City’s Strategic Community Plan.
If you're looking for a role that offers challenge, purpose, and the opportunity to drive meaningful change, we would love to hear from you.
In this role, you will undertake duties such as
- Manage the strategic direction of the work unit, providing clear direction
- Lead media briefings and media responses
- Support the development and delivery of the City’s Marketing & Communications framework
- Lead social media and other online communications
- Collaborate closely with and provide high-level advice to business units for both internal and external communications projects
- Lead a talented team of marketing & communications professionals
About you
- Tertiary qualifications in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations or related
- Substantial marketing, communications and/or public relations experience
- Experience leading a team of high-performing professionals
- Proven communication skills including the ability to influence and negotiate
- Exceptional written skills for drafting communications, media releases, reports and plans
- Proven experience delivering marketing and communications plans and strategies
Why apply for this role?
- A permanent, full-time position in a thriving Band 1 Local Council
- Monthly Rostered Day Off
- $114,540.30 - $128,640.43 per annum + super
- Free gym & pool membership to both Leisure Centres!
- Access to annual leave loading and additional superannuation matching
- Genuine commitment to learning and development opportunities
- A wellbeing program that includes discounted health insurance, free flu vaccinations, skin checks and a confidential Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional support
Impact the Community in a Big Way
The City of Canning aims to be a welcoming and thriving city, giving our people an opportunity to thrive through work that truly makes a difference! With a population of around 100,000 over 64 square km of land, we provide services to support and develop our community every day. We believe that engaging people with diverse backgrounds and all abilities will assist in delivering superior services to our community and are committed to the principles of equal opportunity for all.
Canning welcomes you to apply
To view the position description and complete an application including your Resume and Cover Letter (PDF format preferred), please visit www.canning.wa.gov.au/jobs, select the position and click “APPLY”. You may also contact Reuben Thom on 0409 328 761 for a confidential discussion.
Applications are open until 5.00pm Sunday 13 October 2024. We reserve the right to contact applicants and close the advertising period early.