INTERNAL ONLY - STRATEGIC ADVISOR

Personnel Area: Governance and Legal Services

Branch: Strategic Communication and Engagement

Salary Range: Band 8 $145,205 – $162,791 per annum plus superannuation

Work type: Temporary full-time – until April 2027

Location: Brisbane CBD (office and work from home days)

Our Business

Governance and Legal Services protect, enable and promote the integrity and reputation of Brisbane City Council. Our Trade-Mark Behaviours are: We work with the big picture in mind, we act with care and awareness, we are honest in what we do.

Our Branch

Strategic Communication and Engagement is made up of hard-working media and communication specialists across brand, internal communication, campaign strategy, digital, media, corporate affairs, social media, sponsorship and community engagement. The team works in close partnership with stakeholders and program areas to provide strategic communication advice and coordinate the development, implementation, promotion and evaluation of Council campaigns and initiatives.

The Roles

We are recruiting for two temporary Strategic Advisor roles, one in Corporate Affairs (looking for strong communication and storytelling) until September 2026 and one in Marketing, Brand and Creative (the successful candidate will have strong marketing skills) until April 2027.

In both roles we are looking for a seasoned professional to provide trusted, senior‑level strategic communication advice across a wide range of complex, sensitive and high‑profile matters. Working closely with the Branch Management Team, executives and stakeholders across Council, you will help shape how Council engages with residents, customers and partners.

You will lead and support external communication disciplines including marketing, brand, creative, media, public affairs, , issues and crisis communication, t. The role plays a key part in setting strategic direction, identifying insights, managing risk and ensuring communication activity delivers value, alignment and impact.

To be successful you will have:

• strong senior‑level experience in strategic communication, marketing, brand, creative and public affairs and media in a large, complex organisation
• confidence influencing and providing advice to executives, elected representatives and senior stakeholders on sensitive and high‑profile issues
• excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to shape clear messaging for diverse audiences
• proven leadership capability, including guiding teams, setting direction and fostering a collaborative culture
• sound judgement and the ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining high standards and governance.

Benefits of working for Council include:

• flexible working hours
• working from home arrangements
• free gym and wellness centre
• generous leave provisions
• competitive salary.

Benefits of working for Council: CLICK HERE

How to apply: Click on the 'I’m interested' button to complete your online application. Please upload your tailored resume and covering letter (of no more than one page) demonstrating your suitability to the position.

*Eligibility for internal only roles includes external applicants who identify as Aboriginal and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and/or as a person living with a disability. Applicants from these groups are required to complete the diversity and inclusion questions on the application form to enable Council to determine eligibility.

This role may require a Criminal History Check, or you may be required to undertake a pre-employment medical assessment to assess your ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the role.

For more information: Please call Jade Lee on 07 3178 4278.

People from diverse backgrounds, including those living with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, who may have questions about the recruitment process or working at Council, are encouraged to reach out to the contact above, who can connect you with a member of Council’s Diversity and Inclusion team.

Application Closing Date: Sunday Monday 18th May 2026 at 11:55pm AEST

Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with ‘Gold Employer’ status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion.