COMMUNICATION OFFICER

Personnel Area: Governance & Legal Services

Branch: City Communication

Salary Range: Band 5 $ 95,346 - $ 108,078 + Superannuation

(Remuneration stated is for the full-time positions)

Work type: Temporary Full-time

Duration: Up to 12 months (Extension/s thereafter but not guaranteed).

Location: Brisbane Square

Our Branch

The City Communication branch leads, develops, implements, advises on, and evaluates all external communication for the whole of Council. We are the first point of contact for all external communication and campaign queries. The branch delivers major multi-channel citywide campaigns, as well as marketing and communication for initiatives and services. 

The Role

Working within the Marketing team as a Communication Officer, you will assist Senior Communication Officers and the Team Leader to develop and deliver marketing and communication activities for a variety of audiences on behalf of Council.

The role focuses on delivering advertising and collateral within multi-channel campaigns, in addition to providing strategic advice to internal clients on marketing and communication projects. An ability to work well with a broad variety of suppliers and stakeholders is key, as the role works directly with media and creative agencies, graphic designers, printers, distribution companies and merchandising suppliers. 

To be successful you will have:

• ability to work and contribute within a team and values-based culture
• strong communication skills including researching, writing, editing, proofreading and presentation skills, for a range of projects and audiences
• ability to influence a diverse range of stakeholders and customers
• demonstrated ability in copywriting, editing, proofing, as well as briefing and managing suppliers to coordinate the production of collateral within set budgets and timeframe,
• ability to develop communication strategies, recognising target audiences, key messages, strategic approach, tactics, and timeline for delivery
• knowledge of current communication and marketing issues and trends, and proven ability to use this to improve communication outcomes.

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.

For more information: Please call Cassandra Lee on 07 3403 0026.

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: 10 September 2025 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.