Manager Communications and Engagement

3 weeks ago


Ryde, Australia City of Ryde Council Full time

**Key role delivering effective organisation communication and community engagement.**:

- **Strong focus on innovation in communication and engagement**:

- **Salary commencing from $156,000 + superannuation**

**About Us**

The City of Ryde was recognised as an Employer of Choice in the Australian Business Awards and is a progressive local Council, all centrally located only 12 kilometres from Sydney. We are home to Macquarie Park which is poised to become the fourth largest GDP producing centre in Australia by 2036. We also enjoy pristine riverfronts and bushland, world-class hospitals, and a leading University. Importantly, we are home to over 13,000 businesses and around 130,000 hard-working, compassionate, and enterprising people who rightly expect their Council to support their hopes and aspirations. With a diverse multicultural population, and the rapid growth of millennials and young professionals - by far our single largest demographic - we know our community is looking to our Council for authentic and strategic leadership to ensure the Ryde community continues to be provided with lifestyle and opportunity at their doorstep.

**About the Role**

The City of Ryde is seeking a forward thinking and experienced communication professional to join its Leadership Team and manage the Communications and Engagement Team.

A key focus of the role is providing strategic marketing and communications programs to support Councils city shaping and service delivery functions. Council undertakes an extensive community engagement program to support the development of key strategy documents and major projects, and the role is integral to leading the best practice delivery of effective community engagement.

Reporting to the Executive Manager People & Business, you will lead a team that includes Communications and Design and Community Engagement.

Your commencing annual salary will range from **$156,646.98 to $203,641.07 + Superannuation + leaseback vehicle, **dependent on your experience and qualifications.

**Key Requirements**
- Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline or extensive relevant experience.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong conceptual, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to build and maintain work relationships

Please note: In line with Council’s COVIDSafe Workplace Policy & Procedure all staff are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

**Culture & Benefits**
- Option of a leaseback vehicle
- Commitment to providing opportunities for work/life balance
- Hybrid work from home and office arrangements available
- Flexibility regarding start and finish times to suit your lifestyle
- Enjoy a personal leave day each month
- Long service leave after 5 years, then accrued monthly
- 18 weeks paid parental leave
- 3 extra grant days at Christmas to ensure you have time to enjoy the holiday
- Annual performance reviews and Award increases
- Opportunity to sign up as a fitness passport member
- Various health & well-being initiatives (i.e. flu vaccinations, skin checks, etc.)

**How to apply**

We have a two stage interview process. The first stage of the interview process is the completion of the below questions. Please ensure you give full answers, showcasing your abilities and experience. Your answers, in conjunction with your resume, will determine if you are invited to an in person interview. This is normally the final stage in the interview process.

**Closing Date: 19 May 2023 at 11.30PM**

If you would like to know more, please see the Position Description or contact Graham Pares, Executive Manager People and Business on (02) 9952 8220 for a confidential discussion.

**City of Ryde is committed to Equal Employment and Child Safety


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