Apply: Senior Communications and Engagement Officer

Reference: BH-173640
We're seeking a Senior Communications and Engagement Officer to support the delivery of strategic communication and engagement initiatives across a local government authority in Northern Australia.

Location: Townsville City
Salary: $62.32 + super 
Duration: 6 month assignment 


Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement engagement strategies and plans aligned with the IAP2 framework
  • Provide tactical advice and support to internal departments to meet engagement needs
  • Identify and manage sensitive issues and recommend appropriate strategies
  • Deliver timely, high-quality engagement materials and support cross-functional collaboration
  • Foster strong stakeholder relationships to support effective communication and engagement outcomes
  • Promote a positive engagement culture across Council


About You
  • Tertiary qualifications in Communications or a related field OR at least five years’ experience in a similar role
  • IAP2 Certification in Engagement
  • Proven ability to deliver communications and engagement campaigns for complex projects
  • Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Experience handling sensitive issues and providing clear, strategic responses
  • Ability to prioritise and manage multiple projects within tight timeframes
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and online engagement tools (e.g., Engagement HQ, Engagement Hub)
  • Hold a current “C” class driver’s licence

We are interviewing immediately, so to be considered for this role APPLY NOW.


At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.
Company Background:

Chandler Macleod is a highly regarded and well established recruitment organisation, part of RGF Staffing and Recruit Holdings, the fourth largest staffing network in the world! We partner with over 3500 companies globally providing job hunters with endless opportunities to find and succeed in their work.

Chandler Macleod knows what it takes to recruit, select, and retain the best people. We’re in the business of understanding how people tick because we’ve been digging deep into people’s needs and motivations since 1959.

We uncover the ‘BestFit™’ for employers and job hunters alike by looking beyond the CV’s and JD’s. This allows us to match candidates to jobs that bring out their best and discover people that can make businesses boom.

We’re a team of flexible thinkers and detail obsessors, who believe that the right fit can lead to a happier life. Because when you really get people, you really open up a world of opportunity.

There are several brands that make up Chandler Macleod, these include our Staffing business, our Consulting business, our xPO Talent Solutions business and our Managed Services business.

You can learn more at our website: www.chandlermacleod.com

We are Chandler Macleod. We get people.

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