04 Dec
Cairns Regional Council
Cairns Regional
Team Leader Business Engagement & Strategy
Requisition Number: 906
Salary Range: $98,237.90 - $115,772.10 per annum
Position Type: Full Time Permanent
Location: Council Chambers, 119-145 Spence St Cairns
Application Close Date: Sunday, 30 November 2025 at 11.30pm AEST
Want to lead a cooperative 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!
Responsibilities
- 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.
Qualifications
- Degree level qualifications in 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 a 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.
Benefits
- 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.
Commitment
- Fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
- Embracing innovation and continuous improvement.
- Cultivating a culture of professional growth and support.
Application Process
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. If requested, include attachments of the relevant qualifications and licenses.
For further information about this role please download the Position Description which includes the Key Duties, Responsibilities and Selection Criteria.
Contact the Council’s Recruitment Team via:
- Phone: 3***
- Email: ****@cairns.qld.gov.au
- Website: Employment at Council | Cairns Regional Council
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