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 September 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 and is made up of hard-working media and communication specialists in brand, internal communication, campaign strategy, implementation, digital marketing, media and editorial, metrics, corporate affairs, social media and sponsorship. 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 communication campaigns and initiatives.

The Role  

The successful applicant will have strong experience in internal and corporate communication, project management, building relationships with customers and stakeholders, championing brand, managing and monitoring corporate processes and related systems, and have experience writing and creating corporate communication materials.

As an experienced communication professional, you will be driven by the pursuit of high-quality communication strategies, messaging and publications. In your role as Senior Communication Officer, you will support other Corporate Affairs team members and the senior leadership team to shape communication about the wide range of services, programs, and activities that Council delivers, making a significant difference in the organisation and in the Brisbane community.

To be successful you will have attributes that can be applied to a range of corporate affairs functions including internal communication and including:

• well-developed written and verbal communication skills, including researching, writing, editing, proofreading and presenting content for diverse audiences
• experience contributing to the development of internal communication strategy and content
• ability to coordinate editorial tasks, manage competing deadlines and deliver work on time
• demonstrated ability to apply writing style guidelines, brand standards and editorial best practice
• experience with Microsoft Dynamics or similar to build EDMs/newsletters
• strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.

Benefits of working for Council include:  

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

For more on the 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.

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

*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.

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: Sunday 26^th April 2026 11:55pm

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. 

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