Senior Manager, Communications & Community Engagement

Public Sector People; Emerald; On-site; AUD 225,000 - 257,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Highlands Regional Council in Emerald, QLD is seeking a Manager Communications & Engagement to lead a newly formed senior function reporting to the CEO. The role offers an executive package and broad influence across the organisation.

You will shape how the Council communicates its vision, engages communities and builds relationships with stakeholders, guiding a unified approach across channels and programs.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in strategic communications, stakeholder engagement and community relations.
• Ability to develop and deliver communication and engagement strategies.
• Strong media relations, issues management and reputation experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across Communications and Community Engagement functions.
• Develop and implement innovative communication and engagement strategies.
• Advise CEO, Mayor and executives on communications and community matters.

Skills

Senior leadership

Strategic communications

Stakeholder engagement

Community relations

Media relations

Job description

Central Highlands Regional Council in Emerald, QLD is seeking a Manager Communications & Engagement to lead a newly formed senior function reporting to the CEO. The role offers an executive package and broad influence across the organisation.

You will shape how the Council communicates its vision, engages communities and builds relationships with stakeholders, guiding a unified approach across channels and programs.