Strategic Engagement Lead - Parks & Communities

COOEEads; Shire of Moorabool; Hybrid; AUD 107,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Parks Victoria is seeking an Engagement Adviser to lead inclusive community and stakeholder engagement across Southwest Region projects, including Central West parks. You will design strategies, develop content, and build trusted partnerships with communities, Traditional Owners and partner agencies.

The role involves travel, flexible location, and delivering high-quality engagement to support informed decision-making and positive outcomes for parks and visitors across the region.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in strategic engagement and communications, preferably in the public sector.
• Proven ability to prepare high‑quality written content and coordinate communication activities that support strategic objectives.
• Design, plan and deliver engagement strategies aligned to IAP2 principles across complex issues.
• Advanced writing, editing and storytelling for diverse audiences and formats.
• Strong understanding of power dynamics, diverse views and participation barriers.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver quality outputs under tight deadlines.
• IAP2 qualifications and/or tertiary qualifications in communications or related field.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver engagement and communication strategies across Parks Victoria projects and regional programs.
• Develop content across digital and traditional channels, building relationships with communities and stakeholders.
• Provide engagement advice, coaching and support to regional teams and partner agencies.
• Analyse community feedback to inform decision-making and improve engagement outcomes.

Skills

Strategic engagement

Communications

Content writing

Stakeholder engagement

IAP2 qualifications

Public sector experience

Time management

Education

IAP2 qualification(s) and/or tertiary qualification in communications

Public sector/related field qualification

Job description

Parks Victoria is seeking an Engagement Adviser to lead inclusive community and stakeholder engagement across Southwest Region projects, including Central West parks. You will design strategies, develop content, and build trusted partnerships with communities, Traditional Owners and partner agencies.

The role involves travel, flexible location, and delivering high-quality engagement to support informed decision-making and positive outcomes for parks and visitors across the region.