An exciting opportunity for a creative and motivated worker to manage the communications and grants space for a program that delivers opportunities for youth in the communities of Halls Creek!

The Communications and Grants Officer primary purpose is to support the Shire Program Directors to plan and deliver communications and event initiatives across the full scope of Olabud Doogethu's diverse programs.

This position plays a key roles in implementing communications strategies to engage, retain and build Olabud Doogethu public profile, stakeholder relations, audiences and community members of the Shire of Halls Creek. Furthermore, grant writing and grant reporting on the Shire Olabud Doogethu services will be required.

Key Responsibilities

1. To develop and implement marketing, communications and grant campaigns and strategies and monitor their success.
2. Coordinate and develop high-quality, high-impact digital marketing activities and campaigns.
3. Maintain social media channels (including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok and Youtube) and update with relevant content to bring the programs brand to life and grow engagement and followers.
4. Support the development of strategic communications campaign’s that will help further organisational goals.
5. Create templates for submissions, letters to Ministers, factsheets and other key public-facing documents.
6. Report on campaign results.
7. Deliver and develop internal templates, documents, newsletters, website content, social media etc.
8. To maintain and produce content for, on behalf of the Olabud Doogethu project and in conjunction with the leadership team.
9. To gather, produce and coordinate content for the Olabud Doogethu quarterly newsletter.
10. To promote communication of events and initiatives between the Shire of Halls Creek and the public through hard media sources such as posters, newsprint and pamphlets.
11. Planning, participating and the promotion of community events, as well as assisting community members and stakeholders to promote/participate in community events.
12. Managing event logistics, as well as analysing and reporting on the participation and engagement levels and events.
13. Liaise internally to compile service, program and project information required for creation of proposals and reports and aligned prospect and grant matches.

You Will Need:

Skills

• Solid knowledge of social media platforms and a high degree of digital competency;
• Prior experience working within a marketing or communications role.
• Computer literacy, particularly in the use of email, MS-Word and MS-Excel, as well as typing/keyboarding proficiency.
• Proven success designing and executing marketing and communication strategies.
• Capable of working well as part of a team as well as independently.
• Excellent organisational and project management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to exercise tact, diplomacy, and independent judgment.
• Must be able to think analytically and strategically.
• Knowledge of modern office methods and procedures and the use of standard office equipment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Knowledge

• Applied understanding of key issues in relation to First Nations engagement including formal policy settings and cultural requirements
• Working knowledge of information technology;
• Comprehensive understanding of Lore and culture;
• Local knowledge of the Kimberley area; specifically Kija and Jaru country.
• A good understanding of youth work principles, practices and ethics

Experience

• Relevant local government experience.
• Competency in the use of a variety of office equipment including, scanners, printers, photocopiers, facsimile machine and binding machines.
• Possession of a Certificate III in Communications or similar qualification.

About The Benefits

Competitive remuneration package. The package includes cash salary, superannuation, up to 5% superannuation matching, a retail sales performance bonus, allowances and housing with subsidised rent.

The Shire of Halls Creek highly values their employees and is offering a range of fantastic benefits as part of their package including:

• 5 weeks annual leave;
• Career development & ongoing training;
• Furnished House, with generously subsidised rent;
• Free internet connection at residence;
• Water and electricity allowance;
• Opportunity for salary sacrifice.