COMMUNICATIONS ADVISOR

Personnel Area: Governance and Legal Services 

Branch: Lord Mayor’s Office

Work type: Temporary Full-time

Location: City Hall, Brisbane CBD

COMMUNICATIONS ADVISOR

This is an opportunity to join the Lord Mayor of Brisbane’s team as an experienced communications professional.

We encourage candidates who specialise in traditional media, communications and social media content creation to apply.

Brisbane City Council is the largest local government in Australia with an annual budget of about $4 billion.

The Lord Mayor’s office operates in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, engaging with internal and external stakeholders on issues, policies and projects that are priorities for the Lord Mayor and his administration.

As a Communications Advisor, you will be based in the Lord Mayor’s Office in Brisbane City Hall.

Key requirements:

• Demonstrable skills as a communications professional, with experience identifying media and social media opportunities.
• Proven ability to write a range of content, including news articles, media releases, speeches and/or social media posts and scripts.
• Experience filming, editing, drafting and posting social media content.
• Exceptional organisational skills, with the ability to work to tight deadlines and perform on-call duties as required outside regular business hours.
• Exhibits a hands-on, solution-orientated attitude, with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work constructively with others.

Experience working in a media or communications role at a federal, State or local government level, or an equivalent body will be highly regarded.

This role will require a Criminal History Check.

How to apply:  Click on the 'Apply' button below to complete your online application. Please upload a current resume and cover letter (of no more than one page) that demonstrates how you meet the requirements of this role

More information: Please Contact Jennifer Gillard via Jennifer.Gillard@brisbane.qld.gov.au

Closing Date: Friday 23^rd January 2026 at 11:55PM AEST