Join City of Moreton Bay in our People and Capability team, and help keep our diverse workforce informed as they work to shape and enhance our communities for today and tomorrow.

This role will see you driving a small team to effectively deliver information to our diverse workforce of  over 2,200... informing, influencing, motivating and inspiring them to act in line with our values and strategic priorities using a variety of communication channels and tactics.

This is a diverse communications role where you’ll get to sink your teeth into a range of projects and activities, connect with and engage a range of specialists across Council, and help celebrate the incredible work our team members are delivering for our communities.

No two days will be the same, as you lead and support your team with:

• Drafting and implementing communication plans that ensure our channels are being used to get the right message to the right audience.
• Helping to create messages from our senior leaders to team members - including email content, presentations, video scripts and more.
• Developing regular newsletter and operational updates that connects, inspires and informs team members. Sourcing content, writing engaging copy, working with stakeholders, ensuring accuracy.
• Designing collateral (such as posters, screen savers, graphics) for exciting campaigns that will be distributed through internal channels to reach our diverse audiences using the Adobe creative suite and/or Canva. 

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About you

You have a way with words, and an eye for design - you know how to make content sound and look good!

You have a high attention to detail, but that doesn’t stop you from being creative and thinking outside of the box.

You are organised and meet deadlines but always leave a bit of wriggle room to complete tasks that come up at short notice.

You’re a natural at collaborating and building relationships with stakeholders, experienced in coaching within your own team and with subject matter experts.

Most of all, you’re passionate about what you do because you know how powerful an engaging communications campaign can be! 

Why City of Moreton Bay?

What you do with your life matters. It’s the same with your career.

We’re the third-largest council in Australia and one of the fastest-growing areas. As Australia’s newest city, we’re building something that’s never been done before: a new kind of city, inspired and empowered by a new kind of council.

This is your opportunity to develop skills and experience in a truly unique place, at a truly unique point in time.

At City of Moreton Bay, we’re focused on the vital work we do today. But we’re also focused on the future. On what can be – for our city, our Council and your career.

Here’s what you’ll love about a career with us:

• See it. To build a city of the future, first, you have to see it. The polycentric city we’re building will bring greater prosperity, sustainability and affordability to our city. This is your chance to contribute to something that’s never been done before.
• Shape it. You’ll get hands-on in a rewarding career, serving and strengthening our communities for today and tomorrow. Our work is diverse, interesting and it matters – and it’s yours to shape and own.
• Live it. Contribute to the city you and your family want to live in and enjoy the lifestyle you deserve. And if you don’t live here, you’ll still find pride and connection in so many ways with our successful, resilient team.

You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

• Find a better work-life balance with a nine-day (72.5-hour) fortnight, plus a hybrid, flexible working environment with some work-from-home days.
• Advance your skills and career through our Study, Training And Research Scheme (STARS).
• Make your pay go further with salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation payments, smartphones and devices.
• Prioritise your health and wellbeing with discounted health insurance, free annual flu vaccinations and our Fitness Passport Program.
• Get support when you and your family need it most with our 24/7 confidential counselling service, leader support hotline and Mates in Construction program.
• Our Strathpine office has local parking on site and is close to public transport networks, making for an easy commute.

Ready for a career that matters?

Join City of Moreton Bay, and help shape our city of the future.

Click on the 'Apply Now' button below to complete your online application. Please upload a current resume that demonstrates how you meet the requirements for this role.  You will also have the option to add a cover letter should you wish.

As part of the recruitment process, applicants will be required to undergo a National Criminal History Check.

To obtain further details please contact our Careers team at careers@moretonbay.qld.gov.au. 

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Your Future City.
See it. Shape it. Live It.

City of Moreton Bay extends across the traditional lands of the Jinibara, Kabi Kabi, and Turrbal peoples, and we acknowledge and pay respects to our Traditional Custodians. We believe diversity of thought, background and experience creates better outcomes for our people and communities, and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.