Strategic Communications Lead

Are you a creative communicator with a passion for connecting communities?

Waratah–Wynyard Council, in partnership with Circular Head Council, is looking for an experienced and motivated Strategic Communications Lead to drive engaging, transparent and consistent communication across both Councils.

About the Role

Based in Circular Head, this part-time role (0.8 FTE) offers an exciting opportunity to shape and deliver meaningful communications that build trust and connection within our community. You’ll take the lead in developing and implementing communication and engagement strategies, managing social and digital media platforms, and creating engaging content that promotes Council’s activities, services and corporate identity.

Working collaboratively with staff and stakeholders, you’ll ensure messages are clear, consistent, and aligned with Council’s brand and values. From media releases and newsletters to creative campaigns and corporate publications, you’ll play a key role in strengthening Council’s community presence.

 To be successful in this role you will have:

• Demonstrated experience in communication, marketing, or community engagement roles.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in digital and social media management.
• Proficiency in design and media tools such as Adobe Suite and Canva.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• A tertiary qualification in Communications, Marketing or a related field (or equivalent experience).

The full Position Description is available for download in the Forms section below. The position level will be dependent on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.

We are a values-based organisation looking for someone aligned with how we do business. Applicants are encouraged to take a moment to review our organisational values before making an application.

Why join us?

• Extra Superannuation (12% SGC plus an additional 50% of any extra super an employee contributes up to 4% of the employee’s salary)
• Health and wellbeing program
• Up to 12 weeks parental leave
• Additional leave, 3 days additional paid leave over the Christmas holidays
• 17% leave loading annually
• Employee Assistance Program

What next?

If we’ve sparked your interest, and you would like to be a motivated and positive contributor to the team at Council, then apply now by completing the below form providing a detailed response to each of the Selection Criteria and uploading:

• A cover letter, providing a brief introduction and outlining your interest and motivation in applying for the position;
• A detailed resume outlining relevant work experience and qualifications including two recent work referees.

Information on addressing the selection criteria can be found on our ‘How to apply’ page.

Waratah-Wynyard Council is passionate about providing equal employment opportunities by valuing equity, diversity and inclusion to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds with the right to live and work in Australia.

Waratah-Wynyard Council has a strong commitment to health and safety. Appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment background checks. These will include reference checks, National Police History record check, and Medical Examination including drug and alcohol testing to determine that you are able to perform the inherent requirements of the role and capable of doing so, safely and without undue risk to yourself or others. 

Applications for this position close at 8am on Monday 24 November 2025.

You will receive an immediate automated response in the online form and by email when your application has been successfully submitted. If you haven’t received a response, you have most likely forgotten to attach a document or missed an essential field in the online form. Please review the form and complete the sections highlighted in red font.

If you have technical difficulties in submitting your application, contact our People & Safety team on 03 6443 8333.