• $68,692 - $70,304 per annum
• Based at any TSIRC Division or Cairns Office
• Fixed term Full time (3 years)
• 6 weeks annual leave (FTE) with 17.5% leave loading + 12% superannuation
• TSIRC gazetted holidays
• Uniforms provided

About the region

Torres Strait Island Regional Council (TSIRC) prides itself on being an employer of choice. TSIRC is one of two local councils found in the Torres Strait and represents 15 'outer' island communities each with its own unique characteristics and service requirements.

Our uniqueness extends to the delivery of more than traditional local government services such as roads, water and waste; we are also deeply invested in the social, environmental, and economic development of our region.

About the opportunity

This role is responsible for innovative and creative content consistency across all digital channels, print media and promotional materials.

Key responsibilities of the role -

• Design, layout and format marketing and communications materials across the organisation
• Maintain the highest standards in graphic design and production of cutting-edge creative content, for both print and digital, that accurately represents the expectations of the business
• Design and execute a consistent corporate identity for all digital, print material and business stationary that accurately reflects brand positioning
• Liaise with and build a strong working relationship with traditional artists and language custodians, developing culturally responsible digital and print content
• Maintain an advanced knowledge of software used for creating digital content and trends within digital, print design and visual media communications.

To be considered for this role you must have

Essential

• Strong skills in Adobe Creative Suite (Indesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Adobe Acrobat) or equivalent
• 3-5 years' experience in a design and communications discipline, within an agency or corporate/inhouse role
• Proven ability to maintain a high attention to detail within multi-stakeholder, timeline sensitive and project environments.
• Strong skills in photography, videography, and audio/video editing.

Desirable

• Demonstrated understanding of the issues impacting Torres Strait Islander people together with the ability to communicate sensitively and effectively,
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with demonstrated experience across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Demonstrated experience with relevant digital, social media and print campaigns.
• Experience with Microsoft 365 (SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Applications

If you are interested in this exciting new opportunity, click 'Apply Now' and submit a cover letter and an updated resume. In your cover letter address how your knowledge, skills, experience, qualifications and personal attributes are most relevant to the position. Applicants who do not address these requirements will not be considered for short listing.

For more information about the role, click to download PD or contact the People & Wellbeing Team on 07 4034 5731.

Applications close Friday, 10 May 2024

James William
Chief Executive Officer