Communications & Engagement Lead

 Job Task Analysis - Strategic Engagement & Communication

• Lead a high-performing team delivering comms that create impact  
• Hybrid & flexible working
• Band 7 $110,488 - $123,778 per annum (dependent on experience) plus superannuation
• Cheltenham location 

Help shape Kingston’s story. Lead the team that connects our community. 

We’re looking for a dynamic Communications & Engagement Lead to join Kingston’s Strategic Communications & Engagement team. Reporting to the Head of Strategic Communications and Engagement, this hands-on leadership role will work side-by-side with a second Communications & Engagement Lead to guide and inspire two small teams of specialists while also rolling up your sleeves to deliver standout communications and engagement campaigns yourself.  

What you’ll be doing: 

• Leading, coaching and supporting a team of communications and engagement professionals. 
• Overseeing the planning and delivery of strategic communications, campaigns, engagement activities and media management. 
• Driving strategic, engaging communications that support Kingston’s priorities, manage reputational risk and connect with our diverse community. 
• Partnering across Council to ensure projects are clear, consistent and customer-focused
• Building great relationships and acting as a trusted advisor on communications and engagement, with plenty of variety in your portfolio. 

About you:

You’re a natural communicator and team leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You can balance strategy with delivery, juggle competing priorities, and you know how to inspire confidence in stakeholders. You bring: 

• Proven experience in communications, PR or engagement (ideally in government or complex organisations). 
• Strong writing skills across a variety of channels (media, social, speeches, web, collateral). 
• A knack for building relationships and influencing outcomes. 
• Leadership skills with experience mentoring or supervising others. 
• Tertiary qualifications in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism or a related field (or significant experience). 

Interested?

If you’re ready to step up, lead with impact and help shape Kingston’s future, we’d love to hear from you. 

If you've read this far - well done. Include the phrase "great comms can change outcomes" to let us know you're keen and have an eye for the details.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and how it relates to the role. To apply, please click the ‘Apply’ button.

All applications must be submitted online through our careers portal - sorry no agencies. We look forward to hearing from you! 

For a confidential discussion, contact Anna Carli, Acting Head of Strategic Communications and Engagement on **********@kingston.vic.gov.au

Kingston values diversity and is committed to creating a workplace where everyone can be their true self. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds, identities and experiences to apply. 

To be considered for this role, applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia.

For any reasonable adjustments or access needs during the application or interview process, please contact the Hiring Manager or email us at ***************@kingston.vic.gov.au

Why Kingston?

At Kingston Council, we believe in fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued. We support diversity and encourage applications from persons of all backgrounds. Here are some reasons why you might love working with us: 

• Hybrid work options – average 2 days working from home (or pro rata)
• Flexible Work Options, including remote and work flexible work hours
• Learning and development opportunities through professional development programs
• Access to accrued day off every four weeks (Full time employees only)
• Salary Packaging
• Purchase leave options
• Career development opportunities,
• Study/development assistance
• Discounted gym memberships
• 16 weeks paid parental leave for both primary and partner carers
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Social club events
• Close to Public transport
• Free Onsite parking

For further information visit our website Join our team - City of Kingston

Kingston City Council is an equal opportunity employer, committed to reconciliation and being a child safe organisation.

We are dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing people of all genders, ethnicities, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages.

Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. We support adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment.