Senior Communications and Engagement Officer

Macedon Ranges Shire Council; Kyneton; Hybrid; AUD 99,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount on memberships at Council gym

Employee Assistance Program

Purchased leave

Access to exclusive workplace benefits

Onsite health support

Job summary

Macedon Ranges Shire Council is seeking a Senior Communications and Engagement Officer to lead strategic communications and engagement initiatives, supporting Council priorities and major projects. The role involves developing campaigns, engaging with media, and guiding senior leaders with trusted advice.

You’ll work in a flexible, office-based role with future hybrid options, delivering clear information to the community and strengthening Council’s reputation through proactive engagement.

Qualifications

• Strategic planning and hands-on delivery experience.
• Exceptional writing and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop organisation-wide campaigns and engage media opportunities.
• Navigate complex, high-profile issues with clear, timely information.
• Provide trusted advice to senior leaders and stakeholders to strengthen Council’s reputation.

Skills

Writing skills

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Strategic thinking

Job description

Senior Communications and Engagement Officer

Permanent Full Time
$99,365 - $108,325 per annum plus Super and RDO
Position No: 6377

About the role

Make a meaningful impact on how Council communicates, connects and builds trust with our community. As the Senior Communications and Engagement Officer, you’ll play a leading role in shaping strategic communications and engagement initiatives that support Council priorities and major projects.

From developing organisation-wide campaigns and supporting media opportunities to navigating complex, sensitive and high-profile issues, no two days will be the same. You’ll provide trusted advice to senior leaders and stakeholders, helping ensure our community receives clear, timely and meaningful information while strengthening Council’s reputation and delivering positive outcomes.

About you

You’re a strategic, community-minded communications professional who enjoys being at the centre of the action. You can confidently move between strategic planning and hands-on delivery, with exceptional writing, stakeholder engagement and project management skills.

You’ll bring sound judgement, political awareness and a collaborative approach, along with the confidence to provide trusted advice when the stakes are high. With the ability to build strong relationships, manage competing priorities and influence stakeholders at all levels, you’ll thrive in a complex and fast-paced environment.

Working at Macedon Ranges Shire Council

At Macedon Ranges Shire Council, we’re passionate about building a thriving workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and empowered to contribute. You’ll work together alongside supportive and collaborative colleagues who share our values of honesty, accountability and innovation. We champion a culture of belonging through a variety of workplace flexibility options, and a calendar of wellbeing, diversity and inclusion related programs and initiatives.

• Discount on memberships at Council gym and pool facilities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Purchased leave
• Access to hundreds of exclusive workplace benefits via our Employee Benefits platform
• Onsite treater available to support your health and wellbeing at work

We support flexible working arrangements. This role is initially office-based for onboarding, with hybrid work available in the future once established in the role, subject to manager approval and operational needs.

Position Description

For further information contact Bethany Lloyd, Manager Engagement and Advocacy Engagement on 0427 537 ***.

Interviews are expected to be held from the week commencing 21 September 2026.

We value diversity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, abilities, and identities. If you require adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let us know at ****@mrsc.vic.gov.au.

Direct applications only – Council does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.