Communications & Engagement Business Partner

Encircle Ltd.; Kallangur; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Encircle Community Services seeks a Communications & Engagement Business Partner to lead communications, advocacy, engagement and fundraising initiatives. You will report to the CEO and guide a team of three professionals, shaping organisational strategy and elevating the organisation's profile within the community.

You will influence key stakeholders, coordinate campaigns, and drive social impact across the Moreton Bay region through strategic storytelling and collaboration with senior

Qualifications

• Experience in communications, public affairs, stakeholder engagement, advocacy or media.
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing staff.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong stakeholder and relationship management capability.
• Experience managing multiple priorities in a complex environment.
• A passion for community services and creating positive social outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of strategic communications initiatives
• Manage media relations and public affairs activities
• Build and maintain relationships with government, community and funding stakeholders
• Oversee organisational branding, reputation and advocacy campaigns
• Lead fundraising and community engagement initiatives
• Prepare executive communications, reports, submissions and strategic briefings
• Provide leadership, coaching and support to a dedicated team of three communications professionals
• Partner closely with the CEO and Executive Team to achieve strategic objectives

Skills

Communications & Public Affairs

Stakeholder engagement

Advocacy

Media relations

Team leadership

Written and verbal communication

Job description

Communications & Engagement Business Partner

As the Communications & Engagement Business Partner, you will lead communications, advocacy, engagement and fundraising functions for Encircle Community Services. Reporting directly to the CEO, this role includes leading and developing a team of three communications and engagement professionals. You will shape organisational strategy, elevate the organisation's profile across the community, influence key stakeholders, and help drive meaningful social impact across the Moreton Bay region.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of strategic communications initiatives


• Manage media relations and public affairs activities


• Build and maintain relationships with government, community and funding stakeholders


• Oversee organisational branding, reputation and advocacy campaigns


• Lead fundraising and community engagement initiatives


• Prepare executive communications, reports, submissions and strategic briefings


• Provide leadership, coaching and support to a dedicated team of three communications professionals


• Partner closely with the CEO and Executive Team to achieve strategic objectives

About you

• Experience in communications, public affairs, stakeholder engagement, advocacy or media


• Demonstrated experience leading and developing staff


• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills


• Strong stakeholder and relationship management capability


• Experience managing multiple priorities in a complex environment


• A passion for community services and creating positive social outcomes

About us

Encircle Community Services believes strong communities are built through connection, advocacy and meaningful engagement. As a key member of the leadership team, you'll play a central role in telling the organisation's story, strengthening relationships with stakeholders, and amplifying the voices of the people and communities served.