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Media and Public Relations Officer

Cloncurry Shire Council is seeking a dynamic and creative Media & Public Relations Officer to lead and deliver high-quality communication, media engagement, and public relations activities that strengthen Council’s reputation and community connection.This is a key role within the Executive team, working closely with the Chief Executive Officer, Mayor, Councillors, and internal stakeholders to promote Council initiatives and ensure consistent, engaging communication across all platforms.What We OfferFull-time- ( Stream A) Level 4-6 $77,000-$93,000 per annum (dependent on qualifications and experience) + Superannuation5 weeks Annual Leave (with 17.5% Leave Loading)Monthly RDO (13 per year)Personal (Sick) LeaveRemote Area Housing Assistance ($60 pw Renting / $90 pw Homeowner)Locality AllowanceAbout the RoleReporting to the Chief Executive Officer, this position is responsible for managing Council’s media presence, delivering strategic communications, and building strong relationships with stakeholders and the community.You will be the main point of contact for Council’s media and communications, by creating engaging content, responding to media enquiries, and supporting communication strategies that align with Council’s corporate goals. Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and deliver media, communications, and public relations strategies Create and publish engaging content across social media, website, and publications Manage media enquiries and coordinate media releases Build and maintain strong relationships with media and stakeholders Monitor media and community sentiment and provide insights Support the Mayor, Councillors, and Executive team with communication material Manage Council’s digital presence, including website and social media platforms Coordinate photography, videography, and promotional content Assist with crisis and disaster communication planning and delivery Provide administrative and coordination support to the Executive Office About YouWe are looking for a proactive and creative communicator who can work in a fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities.You will demonstrate:Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills Experience in media, communications, or public relations Excellent content creation and copywriting skills Ability to translate complex information into clear, engaging messaging Experience managing social media platforms and digital content Strong organisational and time management skills Ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders Mandatory requirements:Current driver’s licence Police clearance Working with Children (Blue Card) Demonstrated experience in a similar role Desirable:Tertiary qualifications in media, communications, marketing, or related field Experience in local government For a more detailed job outline, please refer to the attached PD.Locals are encouraged to apply! Applications close on 10 April 2026 at 12 pm.Cloncurry Shire Council reserves the right to commence recruitment prior to the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified. PD 1004 Media Public Relations Officer. AUD Cloncurry 4824

Media and Public Relations Officer

Cloncurry Shire Council is seeking a dynamic and creative Media & Public Relations Officer to lead and deliver high-quality communication, media engagement, and public relations activities that strengthen Council’s reputation and community connection.

This is a key role within the Executive team, working closely with the Chief Executive Officer, Mayor, Councillors, and internal stakeholders to promote Council initiatives and ensure consistent, engaging communication across all platforms.

What We Offer

  • Full-time- ( Stream A) Level 4-6 $77,000-$93,000 per annum (dependent on qualifications and experience) + Superannuation
  • 5 weeks Annual Leave (with 17.5% Leave Loading)
  • Monthly RDO (13 per year)
  • Personal (Sick) Leave
  • Remote Area Housing Assistance ($60 pw Renting / $90 pw Homeowner)
  • Locality Allowance

About the Role

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, this position is responsible for managing Council’s media presence, delivering strategic communications, and building strong relationships with stakeholders and the community.

You will be the main point of contact for Council’s media and communications, by creating engaging content, responding to media enquiries, and supporting communication strategies that align with Council’s corporate goals. 

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and deliver media, communications, and public relations strategies
  • Create and publish engaging content across social media, website, and publications
  • Manage media enquiries and coordinate media releases
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with media and stakeholders
  • Monitor media and community sentiment and provide insights
  • Support the Mayor, Councillors, and Executive team with communication material
  • Manage Council’s digital presence, including website and social media platforms
  • Coordinate photography, videography, and promotional content
  • Assist with crisis and disaster communication planning and delivery 
  • Provide administrative and coordination support to the Executive Office 

About You

We are looking for a proactive and creative communicator who can work in a fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities.

You will demonstrate:

  • Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Experience in media, communications, or public relations
  • Excellent content creation and copywriting skills
  • Ability to translate complex information into clear, engaging messaging
  • Experience managing social media platforms and digital content
  • Strong organisational and time management skills
  • Ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders

Mandatory requirements:

  • Current driver’s licence
  • Police clearance
  • Working with Children (Blue Card)
  • Demonstrated experience in a similar role

Desirable:

  • Tertiary qualifications in media, communications, marketing, or related field
  • Experience in local government

For a more detailed job outline, please refer to the attached PD.

Locals are encouraged to apply!

Applications close on 10 April 2026 at 12 pm.

Cloncurry Shire Council reserves the right to commence recruitment prior to the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.