Communications and Engagement Officer

Livingstone Shire Council; Yeppoon; On-site; AUD 88,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual salary

Salary packaging

9 day fortnight

Professional development

Values driven

Supportive team

Job summary

Livingstone Shire Council in Queensland invites applications for a Communications and Engagement Officer. You will lead community engagement, prepare briefings, and manage editorial content for council publications and websites.

The role requires tertiary qualifications in Communications or PR and strong stakeholder engagement skills, with writing and editing excellence. A current Queensland C Class licence is essential.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Communications or Public Relations with extensive community and stakeholder engagement experience.
• Ability to create content for dissemination via media releases, social media, and website content.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities for collaborative community engagement across localities and the general community.
• Lead engagement with stakeholders and interested parties.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Exceptional writing

Media relations

Editorial coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications or Public Relations

Job description

Communications and Engagement Officer (3733)

Permanent Full Time - QLGIA (Stream A) Level 5

Reports to: Principal Advisor, Strategic Communications and Engagement

About Us

Livingstone Shire is a vibrant coastal region on Queensland's Capricorn Coast, home to nearly 41,000 residents and some of the most stunning natural landscapes in the state. Our Council is a values-driven organisation with around 400 staff who are passionate about delivering for our community.

We live and lead by our values: Accountability, Teamwork, Community, Potential, and Positivity. These aren't just words—they're how we show up for each other and our region every day.

Our vision is to be A prosperous region for families, business, and future generations. We're committed to creating a vibrant, resilient, and inclusive community where people thrive, nature is protected, and innovation drives progress.

Our work is guided by four strategic pillars:

• Growth to Fund Service Delivery - Strategic investments and development to create sustainable revenue streams that support quality community services.
• Services That Meet Customer Expectations - Responsive, accessible, and high-quality services that address the evolving needs of residents and businesses.
• Efficiency in Delivery - Streamlined processes, elimination of red tape, and smart resource allocation to maximise value for ratepayers and opportunity for Business diversity and growth.
• Protecting Our Natural Resources - Creating opportunity to protect and value Livingstone's natural resources for future generations, whilst encouraging sustainable consumption of resources across our region.

The Role

Council's Strategic Communications and Engagement team are seeking to appoint a Communications and Engagement Officer to join our talented team of professionals who are at the forefront of changes impacting our local community.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced communications and engagement practitioner with exceptional communication skills and the ability to understand community issues and Council projects, programs, and initiatives. As a Communications and Engagement Officer, you will identify opportunities for collaborative community engagement of differing levels of complexity between specific localities, the general community, and elected Councillors and lead the process of engaging with stakeholders and interested parties.

You will have quality writing and editing experience and will assist with various aspects of corporate publications including editorial and communication activities and respond to enquiries. It is an essential part of the role to understand community issues and Council projects, programs, and activities. Your exceptional written and verbal communication skills will enable you to establish working relationships with internal and external stakeholders and produce professional communications including but not limited to briefing notes, reports, and website content.

Please refer to the full position description for a greater understanding of the positions' responsibilities and requirements.

To be successful in this position:

• Tertiary qualifications in Communications or Public Relations and/or extensive experience in community and stakeholder engagement and corporate communication including the ability to create appropriate content for dissemination via media releases, social media, website and other distribution channels.; and
• Must possess and maintain a current Queensland "C" Class motor vehicle driver's licence.

Benefits:

• Annual Salary $98,077 QLGIA (Stream A) Level 5;
• Salary packaging available;
• 9 day fortnight;
• Professional development;
• Values driven organisation; and
• Encouraging and supportive team.

Applications close Monday, 19 October 2026 at midnight (AEST)

Livingstone Shire Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer