Communications and Media Manager - Brisbane, Queensland

Job summary

We are invested in our people: At EDQ, we know that they are the key to achieving our vision for Queensland. We are committed to creating a thriving and inclusive workplace that has purpose and where people are respected, can fulfil their potential, and deliver the best possible outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Leading the co-ordination, development and implementation of a range of communication strategies, plans, services and activities, that promote and support the work of EDQ.
• Leading the co-ordination, development and execution of media strategies to ensure EDQ's key strategic priorities are communicated to audiences through a variety of traditional media channels, collaborating with experts in other communications fields to amplify the message.
• Leading the production of a range of high-quality media materials including responses to enquiries, releases, talking points, speeches and news articles.
• Liaising and building relationships with ministerial advisors, senior executives, government departments external organisations and media outlets for proactive and reactive media.
• Liaising and building relationships with key internal and external stakeholders including local government and industry to provide on-going engagement about the role of EDQ and its work.
• Providing, and guiding a small team to provide, strategic advice to key business areas to identify their communication requirements and collaborate with EDQ's Marketing and Engagement team to produce tailored solutions.
• Demonstrating sound governance by evaluating possible solutions and takes appropriate steps to mitigate risk.

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