Team Leader Business Engagement

6 days ago

Cairns, Queensland, Australia Cairns Regional Council Full time
Team Leader Business Engagement & Strategy

Requisition Number: 947

Salary Range: $98, $115,772.10 per annum

Position Type: Full Time Permanent

Location: Council Chambers, Spence St Cairns

Application Close Date: Monday, 26 January 2026 at 11.30pm AEST

Want to lead a collaborative team that shapes engagement strategies and keeps our community informed?

Here is your opportunity to be the voice that connects Cairns to its infrastructure future

Join our Business Engagement and Strategy team to:

  • Shape engagement strategies that deliver clear, consistent communication.
  • Maintain the Stakeholder Management Plan with strong governance and performance measures.
  • Provide expert advice to embed compliance and continuous improvement.
  • Coach and develop a high-performing team focused on exceptional customer experience.

Why Join Us? You will help connect Cairns to its infrastructure future while working in a collaborative team committed to community outcomes.

What we are looking for:

  • Degree level qualifications in the field of communications, marketing, media or community engagement, or demonstrated relevant industry experience in a similar position.
  • Extensive experience in community engagement practices, events, marketing and promotional activities.
  • Experience in a similar position in local government or multi-disciplinary environment with a proven ability to advise management and stakeholders on strategic engagement direction, emerging issues, and risk mitigation.
  • Exceptional leadership, negotiation and influencing skills with the ability to motivate, challenge and engage stakeholders and teams, internally and externally.
  • Demonstrated leadership, judgement, and initiative in managing people and priorities under limited direction.
  • Current Qld driver's licence and current holder of Qld Positive Notice Blue Card – Working with Children Check or ability to obtain.

Some benefits we offer:

  • Achieve work / life balance with flexible working arrangements
  • Fitness Passport - subsidised health and well-being memberships (gym/swimming pool)
  • Recharge with up to 5 weeks annual leave
  • Up to 3 weeks personal leave
  • Secure your future with 12% superannuation contributions
  • Salary sacrifice opportunities
  • Grow personally and professionally with learning and development opportunities
  • Cherish family time with up to 14 weeks paid parental leave
  • Relocation assistance may be available for preferred candidates.

We are committed to:

  • Fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment
  • Embracing innovation and continuous improvement
  • Cultivating a culture of professional growth and support

Now we want to hear about YOU

Applications MUST be submitted online through the 'Apply' button and include a Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria and Resume outlining previous academic and work experience and if requested include attachments of the relevant qualifications and licenses, relating to the role.

For further information about this role please download the Position Description which includes the Key Duties, Responsibilities and Selection Criteria.

Council's Recruitment Team can be contacted via:

Phone:

Email:

Website: Employment at Council | Cairns Regional Council

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