Manager Communication & Engagement

Intro Recruitment Solutions; Emerald; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidised housing assistance

Commuter vehicle benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Job summary

Intro Recruitment Solutions is seeking a seasoned Lead Communications and Stakeholder Engagement professional to lead a council team in Emerald, Queensland. This high-level leadership role drives strategic communications, community engagement, and stakeholder initiatives from the Emerald base.

You will guide a high-performing team, foster strong relationships with community groups and government agencies, and manage competing priorities.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience leading communications and stakeholder engagement functions in Local Government.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and develop high-performing communications and engagement teams.
• Drive community consultation activities to inform Council planning and service delivery.
• Develop and execute strategic initiatives that deliver strong organizational outcomes.
• Build strong relationships and collaborate with community groups, elected members, and government agencies.
• Manage competing strategic priorities and address emerging public relations issues.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Public relations

Stakeholder engagement

Team management

Community consultation

Influencing

Driver's license

Education

Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline

Job description

6d ago , from Intro Recruitment Solutions

What's on offer:

• Lead strategic communications, community engagement, and stakeholder initiatives for Council.
• High-level leadership position based in Emerald with immediate start through to February 2027.
• Council housing assistance options and access to a vehicle for commuter use.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, motivate, and develop high-performing communications and engagement teams.
• Drive community consultation activities to inform Council planning and service delivery.
• Develop and execute strategic initiatives that deliver strong organizational outcomes.
• Build strong relationships and collaborate with community groups, elected members, and government agencies.
• Manage competing strategic priorities and address emerging public relations issues.

About You:

• Demonstrated experience leading communications and stakeholder engagement functions in Local Government.
• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline or equivalent executive leadership experience.
• High-level communication, influencing, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and team management capabilities.
• Current Queensland C Class provisional driver's license.

Additional information

• Strategic leadership position in Local Government
• Contract through to February with high hourly rate
• Subsidised housing assistance and commuter vehicle benefits available