Job Description
Job Task Analysis - Strategic Engagement & Communication
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Lead a high-performing team delivering comms that create impact
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Hybrid & flexible working
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Band 7 $110,488 - $123,778 per annum (dependent on experience) plus superannuation
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Cheltenham location
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What You'll Be Doing
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Leading, coaching and supporting a team of communications and engagement professionals.
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Overseeing the planning and delivery of strategic communications, campaigns, engagement activities and media management.
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Driving strategic, engaging communications that support Kingston's priorities, manage reputational risk and connect with our diverse community.
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Partnering across Council to ensure projects are clear, consistent and customer-focused
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Building great relationships and acting as a trusted advisor on communications and engagement, with plenty of variety in your portfolio.
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About You
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Proven experience in communications, PR or engagement (ideally in government or complex organisations).
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Strong writing skills across a variety of channels (media, social, speeches, web, collateral).
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A knack for building relationships and influencing outcomes.
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Leadership skills with experience mentoring or supervising others.i>
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Tertiary qualifications in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism or a related field (or significant experience).
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Why Kingston?
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Hybrid work options – average 2 days working from home (or pro rata)
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Flexible Work Options,



including remote and work flexible work hours
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Learning and development opportunities through professional development programs
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Access to accrued day off every four weeks (Full time employees only)
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Salary Packaging
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Purchase leave options
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Career development opportunities,
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Study/development assistance
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Discounted gym memberships
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16 weeks paid parental leave for both primary and partner carers
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Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
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Social club events
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Close to Public transport
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Free Onsite parking
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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.
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To be considered for this role, applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia.
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For any reasonable adjustments or access needs during the application or interview process, please contact the Hiring Manager or email us at
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Kingston City Council is an equal opportunity employer, committed to reconciliation and being a child secure organisation.
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We are dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing people of all genders, ethnicities, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages.
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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.

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