As a Communication Officer, your responsibility would be to support the council's internal and external communications strategy, write and disseminate publicity material, respond to enquiries from the public and media, and coordinate promotional events and specialised projects.
This position is based in Birdsville. The Diamantina Shire holds many acclaimed tourist events that turn the town population from 100 to 10,000 for a few weeks of the year. Some of our most popular events include the famous Birdsville Races, the Big Red Bash, and much more.
Birdsville is a small rural community in the western corridor of Queensland bordering Northern Territory and South Australia, Birdsville has fantastic modern facilities, including an aquatic centre, outback golf course, visitor information centre, 24/7 health services, primary school, sporting facilities, racetrack and twice weekly flights to/from Brisbane/Mt Isa. The total size of the Shire is almost 95,000 km2, which is larger than Tasmania and twice the size of Denmark! It is the second largest Local Government area in Queensland but yet has the second smallest population. The Diamantina Shire also includes the towns of Bedourie and Betoota.
We provide a rewarding and a small yet friendly team that celebrates many values including:
Open, honest and respectful behaviour
Fostering well-being and creativity
Achieving our goals and succeeding together as one team
This position is offered as a full-time permanent position with above award wages, monthly RDO and 6 weeks of annual leave. A comfortable home is available at heavily subsidised rent (approximately $160/week).
So, if you’re keen to escape the ‘rat race’ and experience an outback living adventure, want a great and genuine safe place to raise your family, excellent educational facilities to grade 6 and if you’re interested in working for an employer that’s invested in your career and your success then please consider seriously looking into this opportunity by including:
A completed application form.
A current resume (ensuring contact details are current and you have nominated at least two referees)
A cover letter with no more than two pages addressing the key selection criteria.
Please email your application to hr@diamantina.qld.gov.au
Applications close on Monday, 5th June 2023
