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Communication and Engagement Lead

Communication and Engagement Lead

Tweed Shire CouncilMurwillumbah, New South Wales, Australia
17 days ago
Job description

As one of two Communication and Engagement Leads, you’ll guide a talented group of professionals delivering creative and strategic communication, engagement and event support campaigns that connect with our community and build Council’s reputation. You’ll develop business partner relationships and coordinate communication and engagement across the organisation, ensuring messages are clear, timely, and impactful. This role suits a proactive leader with sharp planning skills, excellent relationship management and a passion for meaningful communication and engagement.

This role is focused on responsibilities to support two of our four organisational divisions – Corporate Services and Sustainable Communities and Environment and works alongside another Communication and Engagement Lead who supports the Engineering and Planning and Regulation divisions. The diverse responsibilities cover key functions of a corporate communication and engagement team including communications (external and internal), brand and marketing, community engagement, and event support and promotion.

What's on offer :

  • Base salary ranging from $98,191 per annum with competency‑based increments up to $113,007 per annum, plus 12% super
  • 70 hour, 9 day fortnight
  • Training and development opportunities
  • Flexible work options for a healthy work / life balance
  • Generous employment conditions (for more information click here )

We are seeking :

  • Lead a skilled group of professionals delivering creative, high-impact communication and engagement across Council.
  • Coordinate campaigns and schedules to ensure messaging is clear, timely, and aligned with strategic goals.
  • Champion communication, community engagement, and event support by driving participation through well-planned initiatives and strong business partnerships.
  • Use your political awareness and planning skills to manage priorities and build trusted relationships.
  • Bring flexibility, creativity, and attention to detail—plus a readiness to occasionally work outside standard hours.

    • About us :

  • Located on the picturesque far North Coast of NSW, bordering the Gold Coast.
  • The Tweed is a vibrant, diverse location offering a lifestyle near the water, in a rainforest or on a farm.
  • Tweed Shire Council is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds in both traditional and non‑traditional roles. We provide workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options.
  • Tweed Shire Council is an employer of choice. Professionals Australia (Local Government Engineers’ Association) has named the council the 2021 Employer of Choice for its great employment practices within NSW local government.

    • Where it's located :

    This position is based in Murwillumbah, and can be directed to work from any Council work site.

    Position closes :

    Friday 7 November 2025 at 12 noon (NSW time). Late applications will not be permitted.

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