About Us: Kempsey Shire Council (KSC) is located on the Mid North Coast of NSW, known for its genuine hospitality, pristine beaches, sub-tropical rainforests, mountain ranges, rock river gorges, sprawling farmland and peaceful villages. We are a progressive, proactive and dynamic organisation, and we pride ourselves on the respectful and supportive workplace we have cultivated. With 360 dedicated staff managing $1.5 billion worth of assets across many sites throughout the Shire, KSC work closely with our community to build an inspired, connected Macleay Valley. Your New Role: As a Communications Officer (Projects) with KSC, you will work with the Communications Team to inform the community and staff about Council’s projects, initiatives and decision making, enhancing community understanding of Council’s role, the services it provides and our achievements, whilst promoting and improving Council’s reputation. As our Communications Officer (Projects) you will: Work with the Communications Team to develop, implement and monitor communications campaigns based on briefs from internal stakeholders. Project manage communications plans from start to finish. Create interesting and effective content suitable for use in a variety of platforms. Distribute and monitor content across a range of channels including our websites, social media, print and EDM newsletters, traditional media and marketing platforms Use data and analytics to evaluate and improve communication tools and methods. For a full list of the Key Accountabilities of the role, please refer to the Position Description. About You: To be successful in this role, you will possess tertiary qualifications in a relevant field such as communications, marketing, public relations, journalism, advertising or a related field and/or significant demonstrated experience in lieu of formal qualifications; recent experience in a team environment in a communications, media, marketing or related field; recent experience developing and implementing communication plans and strategies; highly developed written and verbal communication skills; and strong judgment and problem solving in communicating information to an audience. You are a passionate team player with excellent interpersonal skills, strong relationship building, negotiation and persuasive skills who will actively contribute to a positive workplace culture that celebrates successes, commits to ongoing learning, and upholds our organisations values. Benefits of working for Kempsey Shire Council: As the successful candidate, you’ll enjoy: Permanent full-time position, 35 hour work week Monthly Rostered Day Off (RDO) Weekly salary of $1,484.53 to $1,670.85 (plus superannuation) Flexible work options, including a hybrid model of working from home and the office Generous leave entitlements, including access to Long Service Leave after five years A working environment focussed on wellbeing, including flexible work arrangements, rostered days off, EAP access, social club, and health and wellbeing programs. Fitness Passports for discounted access to a range of gym and pool facilities. Career development and learning opportunities, access to study leave if required. A supportive, collaborative working environment designed to help you grow! A fantastic lifestyle and work life balance, on the beautiful Mid-North Coast. Interested? Please apply via Council’s website http://careers.kempsey.nsw.gov.au/. Note that you will be required to prepare and submit: A short statement (maximum 2 pages) outlining how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities will enable you to achieve the key accountabilities of the role (as listed in the Position Description); and Your current resume. Applications Close: COB Wednesday, 9 July 2025. Please note that Council reserves the right to close this job advertisement before the stated closing date if a suitable candidate is found. Therefore, we encourage all interested applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible. Have questions? Please contact Liesa Davies - Group Manager Community Partnerships, for a confidential discussion on Ph: 0491337990. Please Note: Our recruitment notification process is primarily via system generated emails. Please ensure your email is correct before submitting your application to avoid missing crucial updates. If you experience any difficulties applying online, please contact the Recruitment team on 02 6566 3200 or email jobs@kempsey.nsw.gov.au Thank you and good luck with your application. Kempsey Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and we celebrate our diverse, inclusive and values-led workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse culture and linguistic backgrounds and people with a disability. In addition, Kempsey Shire Council will provide reasonable adjustments for suitably qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require additional assistance to participate in the recruitment process, please discuss with the advertised contact person. You can ask for reasonable adjustments to be made at any time during the recruitment process. Position Description
