Job Task Analysis - Strategic Engagement & Communication

- Lead a high-performing team delivering comms that create impact
- Hybrid & flexible working
- Band 7 $110,488 - $123,778 per annum (dependent on experience) plus superannuation
- Cheltenham location

What You’ll Be Doing

- Leading, coaching and supporting a team of communications and engagement professionals.
- Overseeing the planning and delivery of strategic communications, campaigns, engagement activities and media management.
- Driving strategic, engaging communications that support Kingston’s priorities, manage reputational risk and connect with our diverse community.
- Partnering across Council to ensure projects are explicit, consistent and customer-focused
- Building great relationships and acting as a trusted advisor on communications and engagement, with plenty of variety in your portfolio.

About You

- Proven experience in communications, PR or engagement (ideally in government or complex organisations).
- Strong writing skills across a variety of channels (media, social, speeches, web, collateral).
- A knack for building relationships and influencing outcomes.
- Leadership skills with experience mentoring or supervising others.i>
- Tertiary qualifications in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism or a related field (or significant experience).

Why Kingston?

- Hybrid work options – average 2 days working from home (or pro rata)
- Flexible Work Options, including remote and work adaptable work hours




- Learning and development opportunities through professional development programs
- Access to accrued day off every four weeks (Full time employees only)
- Salary Packaging
- Purchase leave options
- Career development opportunities,
- Study/development assistance
- Discounted gym memberships
- 16 weeks paid parental leave for both primary and partner carers
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
- Social club events
- Close to Public transport
- Free Onsite parking

Kingston values diversity and is committed to creating a workplace where everyone can be their true self. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds, identities and experiences to apply.

To be considered for this role, applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia.

For any reasonable adjustments or access needs during the application or interview process, please contact the Hiring Manager or email us at

Kingston City Council is an equal opportunity employer, committed to reconciliation and being a child safe organisation.

We are dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing people of all genders, ethnicities, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages.

Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. We support adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment.

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📌 Communications & Engagement Lead (Melbourne)
🏢 Kingston City Council
📍 Melbourne