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Communications and Engagement Officer

Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council
Canberra, ACT
A$83,240.04-$91,978.64 p/a
Marketing & Communications → Marketing Communications
Full-time
On-site

Posted 2 days ago


The Package: $83,240.04 - $91,978.64 gross per annum + 11.5% super. (Evaluated as Grade 12 of the QPRC Salary System 2024) and a guaranteed increase of 3% in 2025-26, plus potential performance-based progression.

Full time – 35 hours per week. Flexible work arrangements will be considered for this role.

QPRC is on the hunt for a communications expert to help with telling stories for the community and for media. If you’re a creative professional who loves making connections and driving impact - let’s talk!

In this role you will:

Plan, produce, and manage Council’s communication channels, including newsletters, social media, media releases, and other written content.

Design and develop communication materials such as fact sheets, graphics, posters, videos, and other collateral to support Council initiatives.

Provide strategic communication advice and support across Council, fostering effective engagement with the community, strengthening Council’s reputation, and ensuring timely, accurate information is shared via media liaison.

We are looking for someone who:

Demonstrates experience or qualifications in communications, public relations, journalism or similar, with clear and confident communication skills.

Demonstrates skills to create engaging content, including for social media.

Is a positive team player who contributes and delivers results.

Working with us: Working at QPRC means joining a diverse, community-focused team committed to making a difference. You’ll collaborate with colleagues in a supportive, professional environment, with access to ongoing training and development opportunities. We also prioritise your wellbeing through a range of employee health initiatives, flexible work options, and a strong focus on work-life balance.

If you have any questions relating to the role, please contact:

Nathaniel De Hoog

Coordinator, Communications and Engagement

(02) 6285 6016

Closing date: 9:00am Monday 19 May 2025


About Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council

Canberra, ACT, Australia
Government & Defence
501-1000 employees

Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council is the largest employer in our local government area with more than 520 staff employed across Queanbeyan, Bungendore, Braidwood and Captains Flat.

Queanbeyan-Palerang is one of the fastest growing inland regional centres in NSW and we are always updating our processes, plans and programs to support our community’s needs.

We are a diverse organisation with roles on our roads, in parks, at the pool or in an office and we run 39 key services which are broken up into 117 programs. These services meet the varied needs of our community from water and sewer connections and waste collections through to community events and libraries.

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