MULTIMEDIA OFFCER

Personnel Area: Governance & Legal Services 

Branch: Strategic Communication and Engagement 

Salary Range: Band 5 $98,778 - $111,969 + Superannuation (Remuneration stated is for the full-time positions) 

Work type: Temporary Full-time 

Duration: Up to January 2027 (Extension/s thereafter but not guaranteed). 

Location: Brisbane Square 

Our Business  

Brisbane City Council plays a central role in shaping a vibrant, future-focused city. The Strategic Communication and Engagement branch leads how Council connects with the community through clear, creative and impactful communication. 

Our Branch  

The Social Media and Multimedia team creates engaging, real-time content that connects people with the city. The team captures and shares stories from across Brisbane, producing high-quality visual content that supports campaigns, events and day-to-day community engagement. 

The Role  

This is a hands-on multimedia role focused on capturing and producing social-first content. You will be out in the field across Brisbane, shooting photography and video, then editing and packaging content ready for Council’s social media channels. 

You will work closely with a small, high-performing team to deliver engaging content that supports campaigns, promotes initiatives, and showcases the city. 

In this role you will: 

• capture high-quality video and photography across events, locations and day-to-day Council activities 
• edit and produce engaging social media content using tools such as Adobe Premiere Pro and Lightroom 
• create content suited to different platforms (e.g. reels, short-form video, photography assets) 
• support content planning through creative ideas and visual storytelling concepts 
• work with internal stakeholders to deliver content aligned to campaigns and communication goals 
• ensure content aligns with brand, accessibility and technical standards 
• monitor trends and contribute ideas to keep content fresh and engaging 

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys being behind the camera, creating content, and seeing their work published across large, high-visibility platforms. 

To be successful you will have: 

• demonstrated experience capturing high-quality photography and video using professional equipment (DSLR or similar) 
• experience editing video and photo content using Adobe Creative Suite (particularly Premiere Pro and Lightroom) 
• ability to produce engaging, social media-ready content tailored to different platforms 
• strong attention to detail and ability to deliver polished, brand-aligned content 
• ability to work with stakeholders to deliver content that supports broader campaigns and communication objectives 
• good written communication skills to support captions and basic copy where required 
• awareness of current social media trends (desirable) 

Please include a link to your portfolio or examples of your recent video and photography work. Applications without a portfolio may not be considered. 

Benefits of working for Council include:  

• flexible working hours, and flexible arrangements  
• free gym and wellness centre  
• award winning superannuation fund  
• generous leave provisions  
• competitive salary.   

Benefits of working for Council: CLICK HERE 

How to apply: Click on the 'I’m interested' button to complete your online application. Please upload your tailored resume and covering letter (of no more than one page) demonstrating your suitability to the position. Please include a link to your portfolio or examples of your recent video and photography work. Applications without a portfolio may not be considered. 

For more information: Please call Emily Pickford on 07 3178 2794.  

People from diverse backgrounds, including those living with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who may have questions about the recruitment process or working at Council, are encouraged to reach out to the contact above, who can connect you with a member of Council’s Diversity and Inclusion team. 

Application Closing Date: Monday 15 June at 11:55pm AEST. 

Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with ‘Gold Employer’ status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion.