Strategic Manager, Communications & Advocacy

City of Wanneroo; Perth; On-site; AUD 207,000 - 253,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

12 weeks paid parental leave

Free on-site parking

Salary packaging and novated leasing

Discounted gym memberships

Active social club with regular events

Job summary

The City of Wanneroo is seeking an experienced Manager Strategy, Communications and Advocacy to lead a multidisciplinary team and align the City’s strategic direction with communications, engagement, advocacy and influence.

You will provide trusted strategic advice to Council and senior leaders and build partnerships across the organisation and external stakeholders. This is a high-profile leadership role guiding corporate strategy and communications.

Qualifications

• A relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent substantial experience.
• Significant experience leading multidisciplinary teams and building a high-performing, collaborative culture.
• Demonstrated experience in strategy development and strategic communications.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, influencing, negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Experience developing advocacy strategies and influencing government or securing funding and investment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong political acumen and the ability to navigate sensitive and time-critical matters.
• Experience leading community engagement with IAP2 principles.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and contemporary service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Leading and developing a high-performing, multidisciplinary Strategy, Communications and Advocacy team.
• Leading corporate strategy and integrated planning and reporting, including the development of the Council Plan and Annual Report.
• Developing and coordinating advocacy priorities, submissions, briefings and campaigns to strengthen the City's influence and secure investment.
• Building strategic relationships across government, industry, community and other key stakeholders.
• Overseeing the City's communications, media, marketing and brand strategy.
• Providing strategic leadership for complex, sensitive and time-critical communications and reputation matters.
• Leading meaningful and inclusive community and stakeholder engagement to support informed decision-making.
• Using audience insights, evidence and data to continually improve communication, engagement and marketing outcomes.
• Driving contemporary practices, continuous improvement and service excellence across the portfolio.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic communications

Influencing

Advocacy

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

The City of Wanneroo is seeking an experienced Manager Strategy, Communications and Advocacy to lead a multidisciplinary team and align the City’s strategic direction with communications, engagement, advocacy and influence.

You will provide trusted strategic advice to Council and senior leaders and build partnerships across the organisation and external stakeholders. This is a high-profile leadership role guiding corporate strategy and communications.