- Develop and deliver strategic communications, campaigns, content and engagement activities for a neighbourhood development project.
- Work within the Marketing & Communications Team and an embedded cross-functional project team.
- Work with Marketing and Design to create inclusive, accessible content across digital and print channels.
- Coordinate and support community events, workshops, consultations and stakeholder forums.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with community members and partners.
- Champion project branding and coordinate development of promotional materials.
- Monitor, evaluate and report on communication, engagement and campaign outcomes.
- Develop community engagement activities to ensure communications are aligned, accessible and effective.
- Attend events and build relationships with local stakeholders to support awareness, community engagement and positive outcomes for children and families.

Requirements

- Minimum 5 years' experience in communications, marketing, stakeholder engagement or a related field.
- Outstanding writing, storytelling and content development skills across a range of channels.
- Experience coordinating communications, campaigns, events or engagement activities from planning through to delivery.
- Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
- The ability to balance strategic thinking with hands‑on delivery.
- Solid project management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.




- A collaborative and adaptable approach, with the ability to work across teams and partner organisations.
- A current Victorian Driver's Licence and reliable vehicle.
- Flexibility to attend occasional evening and weekend events and activities.
- Working with Children Check and Police Records Check required as part of the Family Life Safety Screening process.
- Any person issued with a negative notice on their Working with Children Check will not be eligible for employment.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in strategic communications, stakeholder engagement, and project management, with a strong focus on developing inclusive and accessible content. Proven ability to build relationships with community members and partners while effectively coordinating events and campaigns.

Highest-signal resume keywords

- Strategic Communications
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Project Management
- Content Development
- Relationship Building

Hard Skills

- Campaign Coordination
- Event Planning
- Content Development
- Community Engagement
- Monitoring and Evaluation

Soft Skills

- Collaboration
- Adaptability
- Organizational Skills
- Storytelling
- Relationship Management

Certifications & Qualifications

- Working with Children Check
- Police Records Check
- Victorian Driver's Licence

Industry Keywords

- Community Development
- Marketing
- Communications
- Stakeholder Forums
- Promotional Materials

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📌 Communications and Engagement Specialist (Melbourne)
🏢 Jobtailor
📍 Melbourne