Communications and Engagement Officer

Fulltime permanent position

L6 - $101,013.12 per annum.

An opportunity has become available for an experienced and motivated Communications and Engagement Officer to join the City's Strategic Communications and Engagement team.

In this dynamic role, you'll be responsible for overseeing the delivery of community engagement activities across the organisation, supporting stakeholders in the development of engagement plans, and managing the City's Community Connect digital engagement platform. You'll also play a key role in supporting the Team Leader with the development and implementation of internal and external communications strategies and the coordination of political and stakeholder engagement aligned with the City's strategic priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the implementation of the City's Engagement Framework, ensuring engagement plans align with corporate objectives and legislative requirements.
• Facilitate inclusive consultation processes that reflect diverse community voices.
• Support the development and execution of internal and external communications strategies.
• Manage and create engaging content across a range of communication and engagement channels.
• Coordinate the City's Community Connect platform and support broader engagement activities.
• Assist in developing strategic tools and collateral for political and stakeholder engagement.
• Monitor, analyse, and report on the effectiveness of communication and engagement activities.

About You

You will bring:

• Strong experience in communications, engagement, or a related discipline.
• Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills, with the ability to build strong relationships across teams and with external stakeholders.
• A proactive and strategic approach to communication and engagement delivery.
• Strong writing, editing, and content development skills across a variety of platforms.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.

Why should you apply?

This is a great opportunity to contribute to the City's strategic priorities by enhancing how we communicate and engage with our community, stakeholders, and employees. You'll be joining a supportive and collaborative team committed to innovation, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your application via:
https://cobinternal.recruitmenthub.com.au/Vacancies/

And attach a current copy of your resume.

Applications close on the 9^th of November 2025 at 5PM and late applications will not be accepted.