The Role - 4 Year Term

The Manager of Communications and Engagement plays a key leadership role in shaping and delivering the strategic direction of the service portfolio. This role holds full accountability for ensuring that the Council’s communication and engagement practices are proactive, contemporary, and impactful. A critical focus will be on ensuring key messages effectively reach all relevant sections of the community.

About You

The ideal candidate will have qualifications in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or Public Relations, and at least 10 years of senior experience in complex, high-pressure settings. They should be skilled at managing politically sensitive issues with strategic insight and comfortable working with executives, elected officials, and external partners. Strong knowledge of traditional and social media, along with a record of driving improvement through innovative communication, is essential.

Leadership and teamwork are crucial, including experience leading teams and delivering public engagement programs. The role suits a self-driven, detail-focused professional who can meet tight deadlines, make sound decisions, and communicate effectively at all levels. Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills are also required to build and maintain strong relationships both internally and externally.

Our Region

Nestled between one of the seven natural wonders of the world, the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and the World Heritage listed Wet Tropics rainforest, is the beautiful Cassowary Coast Region. Consisting of coastal and hinterland communities with 30,000 residents across the major townships of Cardwell, Mission Beach, Tully and Innisfail.

With unprecedented interest, new investment and population moving to our region and a climate and landscape the envy of the country, we’re ensuring that the actions we take in managing our business are relevant to ensuring that Cassowary Coast is the ‘next big thing’. Part of that is ensuring that we have the roles that make being the best possible and we want more people like the fantastic team we have to ensure that we continue to make that possible.

Remuneration & Employee Benefits

· Up to $185,000 TRV commensurate with experience and qualifications.

· Laptop and mobile phone for work purposes.

· Five (5) weeks annual leave per annum.

· Relocation Assistance of $10,000 will be provided to the successful candidate.

· Salary packaging opportunities for vehicles, rent, mortgages, electricity and gas.

· Access to discounted health insurance.

· Fitness Passport Wellness Program for yourself and family.

· Employee Assistance Program for yourself and family.

· Uniforms and protective clothing will be provided in accordance with Council policy.

How to Apply

All applications must be submitted via the Cassowary Coast Regional Council website by 7:30pm Monday, 28 July 2025.

On our website, review further position information and submit your application via the Apply button for this role, ensuring you include:

· Cover Letter (max 2-3 pages) addressing the selection criteria and the reason you are the ‘best fit’ for this role

· Current Resume showcasing relevant skills, experience and qualifications

· Current Licences/Qualifications, relevant to this role

Shortlisted applicants may be requested to participate in a one way interview process with Spark Hire and Psychometric testing.

Successful applicants will be required to complete a drug and alcohol screen and a full medical to ensure their fitness to perform the requirements of this position.

If you have questions after reading the information on our website, or you are having difficulty viewing the position online, please contact us: People & Safety P: (07) 4030 2216 or E: [email protected]