AddressCommunication and Stakeholder Engagement Manager
Maximum Term Contract Full Time - 36.25 hours per week - until 30/06/2028
$118,709.69 to $134,066.50 + up to 12% super
RCC Officers' Level 8 + partial private use of Council vehicle or vehicle allowance
Are you a strategic thinker with exceptional communication skills? Do you thrive in dynamic environments and excel at guiding people through change?
Redland City Council is seeking a Communications and Stakeholder Engagement Manager to develop, implement, and coordinate organisational strategies that ensure a consistent enterprise-wide approach to strategic communications, marketing, and engagement outcomes across our multi-year digital transformation program and related projects.
Guided By Our Values, Your Responsibilities Will Include:
- Communications, Marketing and Engagement: Lead, plan, deliver, and evaluate a broad range of proactive, integrated, cost-effective communication, marketing, and engagement strategies that inform and engage employees and the community about digital transformation and significant enterprise change projects.
- Stakeholder Management: Work alongside Council’s internal Communication, Engagement and Tourism group to develop and implement strategies ensuring employees and the community are informed about the progress of the Digital Transformation Program.
- Information Management and Progress Reporting: Manage the communication, marketing, and engagement responsibilities for the Enterprise Change unit. Prepare and deliver high-level advice, briefing notes, reports, and presentations to the Executive Leadership Team and Stakeholders.
- Portfolio Management: Identify and manage Communication and engagement risks at the digital program/portfolio level. Manage budgets and resourcing plans related to communications, marketing, and engagement activities.
- Leadership and Capability: Play a lead role in maturing Council’s centre-led approach to organisational communication, marketing, and engagement.
What You Will Bring:
- Significant achievement in developing and delivering communication, marketing, and engagement strategies in a large, complex organisation.
- Demonstrated expertise in Stakeholder Engagement from both employee and customer/community perspectives.
- High-level achievement in implementing integrated marketing, communication, and engagement activities, ideally with significant digital transformation and/or enterprise change components.
- Outstanding creative thinking and writing skills, with proven ability to apply contemporary communications, marketing, and engagement tactics using digital platforms and traditional channels.
- Highly developed interpersonal, presentation, facilitation, and negotiation skills, including the ability to influence and collaborate with internal stakeholders at all organisational levels and external audiences.
- Proven ability to manage and execute marketing, communication, and Stakeholder Engagement needs at a portfolio level.
- Expertise in preparing and presenting high-level portfolio advice and information.
- Ability to identify, evaluate, and apply mitigating controls to Communication and engagement risks and issues.
Eligibility:
- Qualifications in organisational communications, public relations, marketing or community engagement, or equivalent relevant experience.
- Successful applicants will be asked to consent to a police check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.
- To be eligible for employment, applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia.
Why Choose Redland City Council:
- Meaningful Impact: Here, your work directly impacts the lives of our community members, creating a sustainable future for generations to come. From strategic procurement initiatives to Stakeholder Engagement, every decision you make contributes to the greater good.
- Unlock Your Potential with Endless Opportunities: We believe in investing in our people and providing opportunities for growth and development. With ongoing support, development programs, and diverse secondment opportunities, you’ll have the tools and resources you need to unlock your full potential.
- Enjoy Work-Life Balance: We understand the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance, which is why we offer flexible working arrangements, generous leave provisions, and wellbeing programs designed to support your overall wellbeing.
- Vibrant Community: Join a vibrant community of like-minded individuals who share your passion for making a difference. From social events to rewards and recognition programs, you’ll feel welcomed and valued from day one.
More Reasons for Loving Working with Us:
- Generous leave provisions such as paid parental leave and purchased leave scheme including 17.5% loading on annual leave!
- Ex-gratia day offered during the Christmas/New Year break
- Access to professional and leadership development programs and education/study assistance
- Mentoring and coaching opportunities to increase your industry knowledge and business acumen
- Diverse secondment opportunities for career development
- Reward and recognition programs
- Wellbeing programs and social club
- Access to discounts with over 400 leading retailers
- Free Parking and flexible work arrangements
- Visit our careers page to learn more
Ready to join us
Applications will only be accepted through Council’s Web Recruitment system or through OURspace for current Council employees. Hard copy and e-mailed applications will not be accepted.
To be considered, applicants must submit a:
- Cover letter (one page); and
- Current resume that demonstrates how you meet the requirements of this role. Please read the Position Description and resume-based application instructions before applying for this role.
RCC utilises a merit-based recruitment process which may include various testing methods, such as psychometric testing and requesting the submission of a short video application from candidates after the advertisement closes.
Specific information on the position (201702) can be obtained by contacting Grant Mather on (07) 0733833***. Applications for this position close at 11:59 p.m. Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) on 07/07/2024.
At Redland City Council, we truly value the diverse skills, experiences and perspectives of our people. We’re focused on making Council an inclusive place, where everyone belongs and brings in new skills, diverse experiences and backgrounds that enable us to serve our community better.
Applications will not be accepted from a third party.
