CareerPlan

Manager Strategic Communications

Merrylands, New South WalesFull-time$4k2026-10-16 → 2026-10-22
On-site

Core

Lead internal and external communications team to deliver high-quality media outputs and strategies for a Local Government Area, ensuring meaningful community engagement across print, digital, video, and social channels.

Role type

Manager, Strategic Communications

Builds

Council's media and communications strategies, projects, and programs

Domain

Local Government / Public Sector Communications

Required skills

Strategic communications leadership, political and legislative navigation, budget and performance management, digital communications, social media strategy, multi-disciplinary team leadership, project management, cross-cultural communication

Preferred skills

Class C driver's license, NSW Working with Children Check clearance

Technologies

Print, digital, video, social media platforms

Responsibilities

Manage communications team, develop media strategies, oversee complex projects, navigate political landscapes, lead multi-disciplinary staff, execute community-focused campaigns

Seniority

Manager, hands-on leadership