Communications And Engagement Manager

Closes : 04 July 2025

Classification : Senior Officer Grade C

Salary : $125,344 - $134,527 plus superannuation

Position No : 67801

Directorate : Suburban Land Agency

Advertised (Gazettal date) : 20 June 2025

Contact Officer : Mayumi Piper on or 0402 780 981

Details : A twelve-month position is available in the Community Development and Engagement team that manages engagement projects for the SLA working closely with the Executive and senior management team.

We are seeking someone with a professional, calm, proactive and enthusiastic approach who can draw on and build strong relationships with key stakeholders.

Thriving Communities, Community Development & Engagement team connects with the community and stakeholders to :

seek input from the community build working relationships with industry and community stakeholders support networks in new greenfield estates.

We Deliver

our stakeholder engagement strategy the Mingle program.

The Communications and Engagement and Manager will work together to :

Implement and co-manage the Suburban Land Agency's Stakeholder Engagement Strategy. Provide strategic advice and outcome focussed solutions regarding stakeholder engagement in line with SLA and Whole of Government policies and expectations.

Work across all business areas of the Suburban Land Agency to prepare and implement traditional and digital engagement strategies.

Establish, foster and maintain strategic relationships with other government agencies, community groups, key stakeholders and other external bodies. Develop a range of communication materials for different audiences to support the Suburban Land Agency's engagement campaigns. Provide support to undertake media and social media monitoring, evaluation and reporting of engagement activities. Organise and attend consultation activities and analyse and communicate results – both face-to-face and online. Present ideas and results to internal and external stakeholders and manage community feedback. Analyse, identify and review risks and develop associated risk management plans and operational plans related to engagement activities. Draft written documentation such as reports, briefs, submissions, guidelines and media releases. Ensure compliance with relevant governance, legislative, regulatory requirements and professional and ethical standards. Assist in managing budgets and maximise cost effectiveness / compliance of external suppliers in accordance with relevant legislative requirements including maintaining records in accordance with the Territory Records Act 2002; Understand and work within the ACTPS Code of Conduct and ACTPS values of respect, integrity, collaboration and innovation, and model behaviours consistent with the ACTPS Respect, Equity and Diversity framework. Lead, guide and develop a small team. Participate in the Public Information Coordination Centre (PICC) in times of a Territory emergency, if required.

Note : This is a temporary position available immediately up until 12 June 2026 with the possibility of permanency. A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.

Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.

How to Apply : Applicants should submit a supporting statement, addressing the Professional / Technical Skills and the Behavioural Capabilities of not more than two A4 pages outlining your skills and experience relevant to the role. A copy of a current curriculum vitae and the contact details of at least two referees are to be provided.

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