Principal Communications Officer

Job Number:

500827

The Details:

• Permanent Full Time | 9 day fortnight
• $129,474pa + 12% super (level 8)
• 72.5 hour fortnight
• Hybrid, flexible working environment, including some work from home days.
• Location: Strathpine

Join City of Moreton Bay as a Principal Communications Officer, and help inform and enhance our communities for today and tomorrow.

Our Corporate Communications team is growing and we are excited to be on the search for this leadership role to drive the delivery of projects that support our growing city and Council.

This is an opportunity to be involved in the strategic communication planning for such a great diversity of topics. Where else but Local Government will you support strategic communications for Local Laws, Planning, Waste Services, Economic Development, Sport and Recreation, Community Facilities, Libraries... and so much more

As one of three Principals in the team, you will lead a team to develop expert marketing and communication advice and services, including strategic public relations support to the Mayor, Councillors, and other key stakeholders across Council.

Reporting directly to the Corporate Communications Manager, you will be integral to ensuring marketing and communication is coordinated across council, and communication strategies and plans are delivered at a high standard and embedded into business processes.

In addition, you'll:

• Deliver a consistently high standard of written communications, stakeholder engagement, collateral and reporting.
• Identify, plan and develop highly effective marketing and communications opportunities and content that promote Council.
• Manage potential reputational risks by developing suitable communication strategies.
• Value-add in the City of Moreton Bay brand identify project.
• Establish and maintain positive and productive relationships with local, regional and metropolitan stakeholders.
• Obtain input, monitor and report on stakeholder communication needs, interests and issues.
• Monitor social media and media coverage and provide relevant reporting to manage crisis situations, measure effectiveness of campaigns and inform content.
• Guide digital communication content across multiple projects.
• Prepare high quality documentation ranging in complexity from correspondence to reports which are relevant to the audience.
• Participate in systems, policy and process improvement initiatives to improve operations.

About you

We are on the search for an experienced marketing and communications professional ready for that next challenge... sound like you??

You will bring your significant experience in providing effective communication strategy advice, a proven ability to successfully influence behaviour change through campaigns, and have a genuine interest and understanding of the local, state and national media landscape.

We are seeking a people leader to guide the team in an environment that can quickly evolve. You will be adept in leading and managing complex reputational issues using initiative and judgement in a fast-paced environment.

With a forensic eye for detail and experience and enthusiasm for turning complicated topics/research/analysis into more easily comprehended messages for target audiences, this role will be a great next challenge for you

Why City of Moreton Bay?

What you do with your life matters. It's the same with your career.

We're the third-largest council in Australia and one of the fastest-growing areas. As Australia's newest city, we're building something that's never been done before: a new kind of city, inspired and empowered by a new kind of council.

This is your opportunity to develop skills and experience in a truly unique place, at a truly unique point in time.

At City of Moreton Bay, we're focused on the vital work we do today. But we're also focused on the future. On what can be – for our city, our Council and your career.

Here's what you'll love about a career with us:

• See it. To build a city of the future, first, you have to see it. The polycentric city we're building will bring greater prosperity, sustainability and affordability to our city. This is your chance to contribute to something that's never been done before.
• Shape it. You'll get hands-on in a rewarding career, serving and strengthening our communities for today and tomorrow. Our work is diverse, interesting and it matters – and it's yours to shape and own.
• Live it. Contribute to the city you and your family want to live in and enjoy the lifestyle you deserve. And if you don't live here, you'll still find pride and connection in so many ways with our successful, resilient team.

You'll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

• Find a better work-life balance with a nine-day (72.5-hour) fortnight, plus a hybrid, flexible working environment with some work-from-home days.
• Advance your skills and career through our Study, Training And Research Scheme (STARS).
• Make your pay go further with salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation payments, smartphones and devices.
• Prioritise your health and wellbeing with discounted health insurance, free annual flu vaccinations and our Fitness Passport Program.
• Get support when you and your family need it most with our 24/7 confidential counselling service, leader support hotline and Mates in Construction program.
• Our Strathpine office has local parking on site and is close to public transport networks, making for an easy commute.

Ready for a career that matters?

Join City of Moreton Bay, and help shape our city of the future.

As part of the recruitment process, applicants will be required to undergo a National Criminal History Check.

To obtain further details please contact our Careers team at

Your Future City.

See it. Shape it. Live It.

City of Moreton Bay extends across the traditional lands of the Jinibara, Kabi Kabi, and Turrbal peoples, and we acknowledge and pay respects to our Traditional Custodians. We believe diversity of thought, background and experience creates better outcomes for our people and communities, and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.

Advertised:

03 Oct 2025

Applications close:

15 Oct :55