Communications and Engagement Advisor - Position No. 986

Closing date: Sunday4/10/202611:59 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time

Customer and Communications

Band 7 $103,648 - $115,972 |Full-Time | Up to Two-Year Fixed Term Contract

Help Shape the Future of Wellington Shire

About the Role

Wellington Shire Council is looking for an experienced and passionate Communications and Engagement Advisor to join our Customer and Communications team on a two-year fixed term contract.

This is an exciting chance to lead strategic communications and community engagement initiatives that help inform, connect and involve our communities in Council decisions, projects and priorities.

Reporting to the Manager Customer and Communications, you will work closely with Councillors, staff, government agencies, stakeholders and the community to deliver meaningful engagement outcomes and high-impact communications.

As Communications and Engagement Advisor, you will:

- Lead the development and delivery of strategic communication and engagement plans.
- Provide expert advice and leadership on community engagement across Council.
- Design and deliver communication campaigns for key projects and initiatives.
- Manage and support Council's engagement platforms and processes.
- Build strong relationships with media, community groups and stakeholders.
- Analyse engagement outcomes and use insights to improve future approaches.
- Support emergency communications and media responses when required.
- Lead a Communications and Engagement Officer and contribute to a collaborative, high-performing team.

About You

You will bring

- Qualifications in communications, community engagement, social science or a related field, or significant equivalent experience.
- Experience delivering strategic communication and stakeholder engagement programs.
- Strong writing, presentation and facilitation skills.
- Knowledge of community engagement principles and frameworks,



including IAP2, or a willingness to obtain.
- The ability to build trusted relationships and influence outcomes across diverse stakeholder groups.
- Experience working in a government or public sector environment will be highly regarded.

Why Wellington? Here at Wellington Shire Council, we have a strong commitment to create a workplace culture that is collaborative, provides work-life flexibility and encourages opportunities for growth and development. We take pride in providing a supportive workplace with great career opportunities for our employees.

Every person at Wellington Shire Council brings their own unique experiences, perspectives and talents to help contribute to our vision of "Happy people, healthy environment and thriving communities in the heart of Gippsland." As one of the largest employers in the region we have a diverse workforce of more than 500 staff who are based throughout the municipality, and we all work together as a team to make a positive impact in our community.

We use award-winning technologies to seek and implement innovative improvements across the organisation. We work hard to position ourselves as a leader in local government, continuously improving our diverse range of services for the betterment of our community.

We offer a rewarding culture of innovation, flexibility and continued learning in a collaborative, supportive environment.

Wellington Shire Council is committed to upholding the Child Safe Standards and associated legislative requirements.





Wellington Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is proud to encourage applications from people of different backgrounds, abilities, ages, genders and/or sexual orientations and gender identities.

Wellington Shire Council takes climate change and sustainability seriously and is looking to respond proactively and positively to the challenges ahead.

About Wellington

Wellington Shire Council is located in the Gippsland region of the state of Victoria, Australia and is approximately two hours east of Melbourne by road or rail. Many of us dream of a simpler lifestyle, with wide open spaces and no traffic jams. In The Middle of Everywhere, we live that enviable lifestyle every day.

In Wellington Shire you will find a wide range of beautiful environments to explore, with our pristine beaches, picturesque mountain ranges, temperate rainforests, wetlands and plenty of diverse, contrasting spaces to take your breath away.

Whether it's a stroll along the iconic Ninety Mile Beach, a canoe down the Mitchell River or a bush walk through the Alpine National Park, there's plenty to keep you busy in The Middle of Everywhere. Home to a range of tight-knit communities, you'll quickly find yourself right at home with the wonderful people that make these towns so special.

From our lively restaurant and café culture to the very best in local produce, you'll never be short of Sunday brunch ideas and places to try!

Visit https://themiddleofeverywhere.com.au/ to find out why the Wellington Shire is a great place to live and work.

Apply now

If you're an experienced communication and engagement professional who enjoys building relationships, leading projects and helping communities have their say, we'd love to hear from you.

For further information and a copy of the Position Description, visit our careers page.

Applications close: 11:59pm Sunday 4 October 2026

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