Strategic Director of Communications & Engagement

City of Nedlands; Perth; On-site; AUD 175,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five weeks’ annual leave

Up to 14% superannuation

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

City of Nedlands invites a seasoned communications and engagement leader to transform how the City communicates, engages and advocates for its community. The role reports to the Chief Executive Officer and leads the Communications and Engagement function, shaping strategy and delivering council priorities.

You will establish a contemporary, organisation-wide approach, strengthen advocacy capabilities and build strong stakeholder relationships to enhance reputation and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated senior-level experience developing and implementing strategic communications, stakeholder engagement and advocacy plans.
• Proven ability to lead teams and provide trusted advice to senior leaders.
• Strong written communication, research, and editorial skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and organisation-wide implementation of the Strategic Communications Plan and Advocacy Strategy.
• Develop a Community Engagement Framework and Toolkit for use across the organisation.
• Provide high-level communications, media, stakeholder engagement and reputation advice to the CEO, Mayor and ELT.
• Lead communications for major projects and key City strategies.
• Build strategic relationships with residents, community groups, government agencies and other stakeholders.
• Strengthen advocacy approach to advance organisational objectives.
• Enhance the City’s brand and public profile through effective communications.
• Oversee communications, engagement, marketing, branding, media and intranet activities.

Skills

Strategic communications

Stakeholder engagement

Advocacy planning

Leadership & team development

Social media & online engagement

Negotiation & influencing

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications/public relations/marketing or equivalent

Tools

IAP2 framework

Job description

City of Nedlands invites a seasoned communications and engagement leader to transform how the City communicates, engages and advocates for its community. The role reports to the Chief Executive Officer and leads the Communications and Engagement function, shaping strategy and delivering council priorities.

You will establish a contemporary, organisation-wide approach, strengthen advocacy capabilities and build strong stakeholder relationships to enhance reputation and outcomes.