ENGAGEMENT AND MARKETING OFFICER

• Newly created position
• Permanent Full-Time Opportunity
• Develop strategic marketing and tourism campaigns for Narrabri Shire Council
• $85,953.09 - $95,110.24 per annum, plus superannuation.

ABOUT US

Narrabri Shire Council is a vibrant and forward-thinking organisation located in Narrabri, a modern regional growth centre in New South Wales. Our area offers a diverse range of job opportunities, from traditional agriculture to coal mining and gas extraction. We value our employees and promote a positive and inclusive work environment.
At Narrabri Shire Council, our values guide our actions, decisions, and interactions. We strive to create a supportive and collaborative culture where every employee can contribute to the success of our community.
As a vital part of the community, we aim to support local initiatives and promote the unique attractions and opportunities that Narrabri Shire offers. Join us in making a meaningful impact in our community.

ABOUT YOU

The ideal candidate will possess a blend of experience in community engagement and communications, with a focus on delivering impactful campaigns. You will possess strong interpersonal skills and have the ability to collaborate effectively with different stakeholders to ensure effective communication and public participation.

Our ideal candidate will also possess:

• Qualifications or experience in community engagement, communications, or consultation
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing communications campaigns
• Understanding of modern communication technologies, including social media and analytics
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to prioritise tasks

We are looking for an individual who is not only skilled but also passionate about fostering community connections and promoting the unique offerings of Narrabri Shire.

As an Engagement and Marketing Officer, you will play a vital role in ensuring you identify, plan, deliver, and evaluate community engagement activities that enhance public participation and strengthen the connection between Narrabri Shire Council and its stakeholders. This role will also focus on developing and implementing marketing and tourism initiatives to effectively promote Narrabri Shire.
The position requires a proactive approach to communication, ensuring that the community is informed and engaged while showcasing the Shire’s unique attributes.
In this role you will be responsible for acting as a point of contact for internal and external engagement enquiries whilst promoting Council’s role, projects, activities and services to the local and wider community.

Other key responsibilities include:

• Developing engagement plans, whilst utilising time sensitive written materials to promote Council events and activities
• Develop and assist with design, production and distribution of promotional and marketing material for tourism purposes including relevant websites and a social media presence
• Assist and improve Council’s engagement processes to ensure needs of the local community are reflected during initiative development
• Represent Council at a range of stakeholder events including community meetings and expos. Ensuring Narrabri Shire’s corporate image is maintained whilst complying with relevant policies and procedures

For more information on the role, please see attached position description or contact Kyla Street, Marketing and Communications Coordinator, on (02) 6799 6866.