Create the Content. Connect the Community. Bring Council’s Work and Legacy to Life.

We are currently seeking two full-time Communications Officers to help bring the stories Council has to tell to life. These are hands-on communications roles for professionals who enjoy turning complex information into clear, engaging content and delivering communication across multiple channels.

The Communications Officer will work with teams across Council to communicate projects, services and programs in a way that connects with the community. Working within the Media and Communications team, you will support the planning and delivery of explicit, timely and audience-focused external communications that inform and engage the community and promote Council’s services, projects, programs and priorities.

The Communications Officer Legacy will work across communications, community engagement and stakeholder relations and provide dedicated communications support to Council’s Legacy & Impact Program. You will help audiences understand the opportunities, activity and long-term legacy being created for the region, with a strong focus on Olympic and Paralympic Games communications. You will also contribute to other priority Council communications where capacity allows.

The salary package range for these roles is $106,377.46 to $113,406.62 pa plus up to 12.65% superannuation and 17.5% leave loading. We are also offering a 72.5 hour fortnight, an Employee Assistance Program, access to the Fitness Passport Program, TOIL, free Toowoomba CBD carparking and much more.





To learn more about the opportunities on offer and how to apply, click on the position title below to redirect to the employment agency as the first contact for these recruitment processes. You are invited to apply for either role, or both if interested.

COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER - Permanent

COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER LEGACY – Fixed Term 3 years

Applications must be submitted prior to 26/11/2026 to OnTalent rather than directly to Toowoomba Regional Council in this instance.

Thank you for your interest and we look forward to considering your application.

About Council

The Toowoomba region is about rich traditions and bold ambitions. Our long and proud agricultural history has evolved Toowoomba into Australia’s second largest inland city supporting diverse townships in the council area and acting as a service centre for South West Qld and North West NSW. The region is boldly forging new opportunities around the Surat Basin resource sector, education, health, transport and massive infrastructure investments. Growth hasn’t come at the expense of liveability though, with Toowoomba twice voted in the top 5 most family friendly cities in Australia.

Toowoomba Regional Council services a regional population of 178,500 and employs a team of approximately 1,600 staff, dedicated and passionate about delivering excellent customer service to the community, residents and visitors throughout the region. We recognise that our success depends upon attracting and retaining skilled and talented staff and offer a wide variety of interesting challenges and opportunities to develop your career.

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