Corporate Communications and Engagement Manager

3 weeks ago

Ipswich, Australia Ipswich City Council Full time

**About us**

Ipswich is a dynamic blend of rich heritage, proud communities, diverse landscapes, and a lively energy all contributing to a region full of liveability and opportunity. It is the state’s fastest growing city and oldest provincial city.

Ipswich City Council contributes to our vibrant and growing region with teams operating across various industries delivering services to the community and creating our vision:
**_‘Ipswich, a city of opportunity for all. Join us.'_**

We have a workplace culture built on our values of communication, collaboration, integrity, efficiency, and leadership. Come and join us in shaping the future of the city and its people.

**About the role**

The Corporate Communications and Engagement Manager is responsible for leading council’s internal communications and community engagement function within the Corporate Communications and Engagement team. Your experience in planning, developing and delivering creative communication and engagement campaigns, and accurately measuring their effectiveness, will help council measurably progress delivery of the community’s goals and objectives.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

- lead and inspire the Corporate Communications and Engagement section, clearly articulating their specific role in achieving the organisation’s vision and outcomes
- initiate, develop and coordinate delivery of corporate communications and engagement programs of work
- provide specialist advice to council, committees, boards, panels, councillors, chief executive officer, general managers and other managers as required, and supporting capacity development in those areas where relevant
- manage development of council’s engagement platform Shape Your Ipswich, intranet and other digital channels to make sure they continue to meet corporate communication and engagement priorities
- lead the community panel relationship in a way that creates a sense of energy and optimism in council achievements

View the position description for more details about the role.

**About you**

To be successful in this role you will have:

- substantial knowledge and experience in the ongoing delivery of engagement and communication initiatives within a government or other relevant organisation
- high-level interpersonal, communication, negotiation and consultation skills to develop and responsively manage positive stakeholder relationships and deal with the needs of customers, local government, management and employees in an environment of change
- demonstrated leadership ability, with proven experience managing conflict, providing coaching and development, and supporting staff with empathy to achieve common goals
- demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a management team to achieve organisational outcomes, and to maintain and foster good relationships with colleagues, clients, and team members
- tertiary qualification in marketing, communications, or related field, and / or extensive experience to carry out the range of duties required
- current Queensland “C” class licence

**About the benefits**

This is a fixed-term contract with an attractive remuneration package that includes superannuation of up to 12.25% and leave loading.
- become a key member of a team that is passionate and dedicated to building a positive, inclusive and constructive workplace culture
- supportive culture that promotes a healthy work/life balance
- ongoing learning, development and career opportunities
- employee health and wellbeing programs
- four (4) weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading, cultural leave and other leave options
- a variety of salary packaging options that includes financial advice, income protection insurance, professional membersip, novated leases and more

**Join us**

If you share our values and are passionate about enhancing the quality of life for the Ipswich community, then this could be the role for you.
- a cover letter of no more than 2 pages describing how your skills and experience will assist in meeting the requirements of this role
- a resume of no more than 4 pages including current licences/tickets/qualifications/certificates/visa that you hold

Closing date: 5 March 2024

Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment screening which may include a criminal history check.

Ipswich City Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace by supporting equal opportunities regardless of gender, culture, generation, sexual orientation, or disability. We promote a respectful workplace culture that is free from all forms of harassment, workplace bullying, discrimination, and violence.

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