Head of Community Engagement & Partnerships

Council Jobs; Yass Valley; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Competitive remuneration

Job summary

Yass Valley Council is seeking an experienced Manager Community and Engagement to guide the Community & Engagement team through growth and opportunities. This fixed-term maternity leave role leads a high-performing team, shaping how the council listens to and responds to its community.

You will deliver strategic engagement programmes, mentor staff, and drive innovative communication strategies to strengthen trust and positive community outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience in local government, communications, community engagement, or related field.
• Proven ability to lead teams and deliver results.
• Excellent stakeholder relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of community engagement strategies.
• Provide strategic direction for the team and champion best-practice engagement.
• Collaborate with senior leaders, councillors, community groups and industry stakeholders.
• Mentor and develop high-performing teams.
• Drive engagement initiatives that inform decisions, policies and service delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Strategy development

Team management

Job description

Yass Valley Council is seeking an experienced Manager Community and Engagement to guide the Community & Engagement team through growth and opportunities. This fixed-term maternity leave role leads a high-performing team, shaping how the council listens to and responds to its community.

You will deliver strategic engagement programmes, mentor staff, and drive innovative communication strategies to strengthen trust and positive community outcomes.