INTERNAL ONLY - SENIOR COMMUNICATION OFFICER

Personnel Area:  Governance and Legal Services 

Branch: Strategic Communication and Engagement  

Salary Range: Band 6 $116,089 – $128,453 per annum plus superannuation  

(Remuneration stated is for full-time positions)  

Work type: Temporary full-time – up to August 2028  

Position Numbers: 1

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 brings together specialists in brand, internal communication, campaign strategy, implementation, digital marketing, media and editorial, metrics, corporate affairs, social media and sponsorship. We partner with teams across Council to deliver strategic communication advice, drive engagement and support high-impact information and communication initiatives that connect with Brisbane residents and communities.  

The Role   

Join our Brand and Creative team in Strategic Communication and Engagement as a Senior Communication Officer and play a key role in shaping and protecting one of Brisbane's most recognised brands. 

You will provide informed advice, strengthen brand governance and help deliver a consistent and trusted brand experience across a wide range of communication strategies and initiatives. Working with internal and external customers, you will identify opportunities to build brand value, solve branding challenges and support high-quality communication outcomes that enhance Council's reputation and community engagement. 

As a trusted advisor, you will build strong colleague and stakeholder relationships, manage projects and corporate processes, contribute to continuous improvement, and help develop the tools, resources and workflows that support effective brand management across Council.  

This is an exciting opportunity to apply your expertise in brand governance, communication and customer engagement while helping bring Council's brand to life across Brisbane. 

To be successful you will have: 

• Experience in brand management marketing or communication activities within a large and complex organisation.  
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritise competing demands, coordinate suppliers and deliver quality outcomes.  
• Experience contributing to quality assurance, risk management and continuous improvement initiatives.  
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to provide informed advice, influence outcomes, build capability in others and build strong working relationships.  
• A collaborative and adaptable approach, with the ability to respond effectively to changing priorities and contribute to team success.  
• Sound knowledge of contemporary marketing, communication and brand management practices. 

This role offers the opportunity to influence how Council's brand is experienced across Brisbane, work on a diverse range of communication initiatives and contribute to a high-performing team focused on creative excellence, brand stewardship and customer outcomes. 

If you're passionate about brand, communication and creating meaningful impact through great marketing, we'd love to hear from you. 

Benefits of working for Council include:   

• flexible working hours, and flexible arrangements  
• free gym and wellness centre  
• award winning superannuation fund  
• 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 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 Catherine Hafke on 07 3178 1988 

People from diverse backgrounds, including those living with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, 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: Monday 24 August 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. 

Council and its employees must follow the Public Sector Ethics Act 1994 (Qld) and the Code of Conduct. This means employees are expected to act with honesty, fairness, and always prioritise the public interest over personal or private gain. The Code of Conduct requires employees to openly disclose any other work they do outside of Council — including paid or unpaid employment, operating their own business or volunteering in certain circumstances — and to manage any conflicts of interest or other risks (such as fatigue) in a way that puts the public interest first. Maintaining employment outside Council does not preclude you from being considered for roles within Council. #LI-DNI