The Lord Howe Island Board (LHIB) is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified persons to apply for a position as temporary Communication Officer. The role offers up to 38 hours per week on the island, or remote (mainland based) working can be facilitated for the right applicant. Part-time applications will be considered. 

Primary purpose of the role

Prepare and deliver a range of marketing, communication content, products, and services to deliver strategic and operational objectives of the Board.

Key accountabilities

• Ensure all communication and community engagements are in line with LHIB plans and strategies.
• Work collaboratively with management and across teams to develop and deliver a range of internal and external content – including newsletters, public notices, papers, presentations, brochures, website content, and social media.
• Maintain the LHIB website and social media channels.
• Create engaging content, undertake copywriting, and apply basic graphic design to ensure quality output that is consistent with LHIB branding guidelines.
• Develop and review press releases, news articles and other documents in close liaison with cluster and ministerial services staff.
• Maintain the LHIB’s ‘digital asset management library’ including images and templates.
• Assist the development and presentation of key internal business documents such as annual reports and year in review documents, leveraging innovative and dynamic platforms to reach our internal and external audiences.
• Work closely with the management team to develop subject matter and audience specific content for all platforms.

Key challenges

• Prioritising the daily workload and providing an efficient turnaround service given that the position works across business units with competing priorities.
• Understanding the role each team plays, to ensure timely advice and guidance in relation to the team’s stakeholder engagement and communication needs and ensuring that issues of accessibility in preparing and delivering communication are taken into account.
• Staying abreast of technology, social media and other applications for the benefit of the role and team. 

To apply

View the job description here:

Role Description - Communication Officer

Applications are to be submitted to the Lord Howe Island Board Administration Office and marked as confidential Communication Officer application [email protected] 

Applicants must submit:

1. A one – two page covering letter which:
   1. summarises relevant skills, qualifications and experience (aligning with focus capabilities)
   2. summarises key knowledge and experience as it applies to the key accountabilities (above)
2. A current resume/curriculum vitae (CV)
3. Contact details for two referees.

All appointments to positions within the Board are based on merit in accordance with the Government Sector Employment Act 2013 and subsidiary legislation. The selection for this temporary employment will be based on a suitability assessment process.