Communications and Engagement Coordinator

• Use your flare for communications to engage with the community through a variety of mediums
• Permanent full-time role, 9 day fortnight
• Opportunities for learning and development

Council is embarking on an exciting journey to enhance our public image, maintain our corporate brand, and build community awareness of our services, projects, events, and activities.

To help us achieve this, we are looking for a talented and experienced communications and engagement professional who will develop, implement and promote the organisation's strategic corporate communications and community engagement frameworks.

Key responsibilities include:

• Maintaining and reviewing Council's corporate website and intranet to ensure that the information contained on both platforms is current and engaging.
• Acting as Council's primary news media contact and liaise with various stakeholders.
• Preparing a wide range of written communications material, including media releases, website and social media copy, advertisements, corporate publications, brochures, newsletters and speeches to effectively promote Council's services, projects, events and activities.

For more information about the role, please read the position description.

ABOUT US

The Liverpool Plains Shire Council is a diverse organisation employing over 120 staff across a wide variety of fields who deliver a range of services to the local government area encompassing Blackville, Caroona, Currabubula, Pine Ridge, Premer, Quirindi, Spring Ridge, Wallabadah, Werris Creek and Willow Tree and the almost 8000 residents who reside there.

The council is situated in Quirindi, the heart of the Liverpool Plains, 65km from Tamworth and about four hours North West of Sydney, famous for its stunning landscapes and rich, highly productive land and is the perfect place to call home.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

A competitive salary is on offer starting at $68,135.60 to $87,219.60 per a + superannuation. A 3% increase is to be applied to this salary range effective from early July 2025.

As well as a competitive salary, you will also have access to a range of benefits including:

• 9-day fortnight
• Access to training opportunities
• Generous sick and annual leave entitlements
• Long service leave after 5 years' continuous service
• Discounted gym membership at Plains Fitness

WANT TO KNOW MORE?

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, contact Cian Middleton, General Manager on for a confidential discussion.

HOW TO APPLY

Please complete the application form below ensuring you answer all questions. We recommend that you create your answers in a separate document (e.g. Word) then copy your answers into the application form when you're ready. On the following page attach a copy of your cover letter, CV and qualifications.

Once you have submitted your application you should receive an email acknowledgement that it has been received. If you do not receive the acknowledgement, please check your junk or spam email boxes and contact [email protected]. Please note that all correspondence regarding your application status and interview will be forwarded via email.

Applications close 11:59pm Sunday, 29 June 2025

Liverpool Plains Shire Council is a Child Safe Organisation that recognises and advocates for the rights of Children and Young People and are committed to a Safe Workplace.

Liverpool Plains Shire Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to maintaining and supporting a diverse & inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from diverse community groups and ages.