Mount Isa, Queensland, alternative locations considered
Full Time or Part Time – Ongoing, flexible working arrangements available 
Salary ranged between $65,000 – 82,000 based on demonstrated skills and experience. Relocation expenses and rent subsidy available.

The Communications Coordinator leads the delivery of communications activities across the Southern Gulf NRM region. The Officer’s activity focuses on developing and implementing strategic communication and engagement plans, maintaining the positive reputation and brand of the organisation, all manner of media and ensuring the right audiences are engaged at the right times.

The position has the opportunity to travel throughout the vast region of north west Qld and beyond.

KEY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Develop, implement and report on strategic communication plan.
• Maintain and enhance the organisation’s corporate brand.
• Develop and manage both corporate and project based communication activities, including print and digital publications, media liaison, digital asset creation (such as podcasts, videos), websites (including SEO), social media and community events.
• Develop and manage communication and engagement campaigns including budget management, stakeholder engagement, monitoring and evaluation and reporting.
• Build and maintain productive partnerships with stakeholders including Traditional Owners, agricultural industries, community groups, government agencies and funding bodies.
• Advise and support the CEO and project staff on communications best practice.
• Identify potential communication related funding opportunities and develop submissions accordingly.

1. Demonstrated skills and experience in communication and engagement:
   • At least four years practical experience working in communication or a related field;
   • Training and qualifications related to strategic communication, marketing or community engagement; and 
   • Hands-on experience working with limited resources to deliver communication activities which may include events, print and digital publications, annual reports, technical case studies, media releases, website content and social media and digital assets – on time and on budget.
2. An understanding of natural resource management or agriculture, and the funding landscape:
   •  A general understanding of the natural resource management issues impacting the communities and landscapes of Southern Gulf NRM;
   •  Demonstrated ability to develop and document innovative projects, identify and seek funding opportunities and to set and deliver specific objectives in collaboration with partners and stakeholders; and
   • Demonstrated practical application of communication and community engagement principles as they relate to natural resource management.
3. Personal and professional attributes:
   • Exceptional organisational skills and time management skills to deliver multiple projects on time and on budget;
   • High level written and oral communication skills including the ability to communicate complex concepts in simple language to a specific set of audiences; and
   • Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.