Senior Communications Officer
Brisbane, Australia
In my role as Senior Communications Officer for the Planning Group, I developed and delivered communication and marketing activities for various projects the department was undertaking in an extremely high pressured, fast paced environment. * Strategic communication, engagement activities and sponsorship. Working across a broad range of projects including developing marketing and communication strategies, regional plans, fact sheets, photoshoots, web and digital updates, internal communications, emails, surveys, graphic design, developing presentations for senior staff, editing and proofreading and working within government approval processes.* Responding to media inquiries, developing hot issues briefing and supporting material for use by the Deputy Premier’s Office. I am required to have a high level of understanding across projects within Planning Group, interviewing the relevant planners and gathering information to respond to media inquiries and develop materials for senior government officials. I coordinate approvals with senior management and ensure the information is delivered accurately but also in simplified language, whilst responding within the required deadline.* Social media. Developing relevant, informative content promoting current department projects and public consultations, managing responses and coordinating approvals in a timely manner.