Regional Engagement and Communications Officer

Sustainable Timber Tasmania; Hobart; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Permanent full-time position

Work with communities and stakeholders

Job summary

Sustainable Timber Tasmania is seeking a Regional Engagement & Communications Officer in Southern Tasmania. You will provide regional communications and stakeholder engagement support, build strong relationships with communities and partners, and advise on engagement activities that support operational priorities.

Reporting to the Head of Strategic Engagement, you will deliver practical communications guidance, monitor issues, and contribute to a positive regional reputation while working from

Qualifications

• Experience in communications, stakeholder engagement, community engagement, public relations or a related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for clear materials across audiences.
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to identify emerging issues and adapt communication approaches.

Responsibilities

• Provide communications and stakeholder engagement advice to support regional and organisational priorities.
• Lead and support community and stakeholder engagement activities associated with key operational programs.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local communities, government agencies, councils and other key stakeholders.
• Monitor emerging issues and provide practical communication and engagement solutions to support positive outcomes.
• Prepare high-quality communication materials, reports, briefings and correspondence for a variety of audiences.

Skills

Communications

Stakeholder engagement

Public relations

Community engagement

Relationship building

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications, media or journalism

Job description

Regional Engagement & Communications Officer South (10500)

Posted: 04/11/2026

Closing Date: 18/11/2026

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Job Category: Marketing and Communication

We are seeking an experienced Regional Engagement and Communications Officer to join our Strategic Engagement team. This important role provides communications and stakeholder engagement advice at a regional level, helping to build strong relationships with communities, stakeholders and partners while supporting Sustainable Timber Tasmania's operational and strategic priorities.

About Us

Sustainable Timber Tasmania manages Tasmania’s public production forest for a vast array of environmental, social and economic values. Managing these forest values respectfully, innovatively and sustainably is at the heart of everything we do.

We are proud to be recognised as a Tasmanian Employer of Choice. We value diversity, equality and inclusion and are proud to be a workplace where people feel they are treated fairly and with respect. We encourage suitably qualified applicants of all ages, abilities, genders, cultures and linguistic backgrounds including people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent to apply.

Our Values

Respect we create safe places

Responsibility we take ownership

Growth we create sustainable value

Excellence we make it happen

About the position

Reporting to the Head of Strategic Engagement, the Regional Engagement and Communications Officer works closely with operational teams, community stakeholders, local government and partner agencies to support effective communication and engagement across their region.

The role provides practical communications advice, identifies emerging issues and opportunities, and helps deliver engagement activities that support informed decision-making, strengthen relationships and enhance Sustainable Timber Tasmania's reputation within the communities in which we operate.

This position is located in Southern Tasmania at our Derwent Park Office location.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide communications and stakeholder engagement advice to support regional and organisational priorities.
• Lead and support community and stakeholder engagement activities associated with key operational programs.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local communities, government agencies, councils and other key stakeholders.
• Monitor emerging issues and provide practical communication and engagement solutions to support positive outcomes.
• Prepare high-quality communication materials, reports, briefings and correspondence for a variety of audiences.
• Support a culture of effective engagement and continuous improvement across regional operations.

Desired Skills and Experience

About you

The Position Description outlines the responsibilities and expectations of the role considered key to success; however it is intended as a supplement to the recruitment process.

You are a confident communicator who enjoys working with a diverse range of stakeholders and building productive relationships. You can navigate complex issues, understand differing perspectives and provide practical advice that supports positive engagement outcomes.

You will bring:

• Experience in communications, stakeholder engagement, community engagement, public relations or a related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear and effective communication materials for different audiences.
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to identify emerging issues and adapt communication approaches to changing circumstances.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Qualifications in communications, media, journalism or a related discipline will be highly regarded

What's on offer

• Competitive remuneration.
• Permanent full-time position.
• The opportunity to work closely with communities and stakeholders across regional Tasmania.

Our employees overwhelmingly agree that STT is:

• A workplace where you are treated with respect, and
• An organisation that is committed to building a culture of diversity and inclusion.

Contact

If you are interested in more information about the role, please contact the Head of Strategic Engagement Stuart Harris via email [e-mail].

The position description (including accountabilities) and more information about STT's application process is available on our website at: www.sttas.com.au/about-us/careers

Applications close at midnight on Wednesday 18 November 2026.