Senior Communications & Engagement Officer
Senior Communications & Engagement Officer
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Job Description
Were looking for a Senior Communications & Engagement Officer to join our team on a 12-month fixed term this exciting role youll help shape clear engaging communications and foster strong connections with our community and stakeholders.
Overview of role:
As Senior Communications & Engagement Officer in our Corporate Communications and Engagement team you will lead the delivery of strategic communications and engagement initiatives. Youll create clear timely and engaging content for internal and external audiences provide expert advice manage media relations and support community engagement to help share Coliban Waters story and strengthen stakeholder relationships
Key Responsibilities:
As our Senior Communications & Engagement Officer youll be accountable for:
- Leading media relations including enquiries media releases social media and digital content.
- Delivering proactive communications and engagement plans aligned with Coliban Waters vision.
- Providing leadership and strategic advice to ensure clear consistent and customer-focused communications.
- Supporting community education uphold corporate style guidelines and analyse feedback for continuous improvement.
- Contribute to incident management and maintain accurate records and materials.
About you:
- Substantial working knowledge and experience in communications and/or engagement together.
- Tertiary qualifications in Public Relations Communications or similar.
- Knowledge and skills in in the development and delivery of communications and engagement plan and projects including experience utilising various communications mediums.
- Editing and copywriting skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and networking skills.
Sound like you Wed love to hear from you.
Learn more in the position description
Salary:
The salary and conditions for this position will be as per the Coliban Water Enterprise Agreement 2021 Band 4 $93548 - $112895 Superannuation salary range will be offered to the successful candidate commensurate with their skills and experience.
Enquiries:
For further information please contact Jessica Dore onor via email at
To apply please submit your resume and cover letter by COB Monday 1 September 2025.
Why join us
At Coliban Water our people are on a mission to create a better life for our customers and communities now and tomorrow.
We love what we do and our location in the centre of a region that takes in 49 towns from Trentham to Echuca.
Our commitment to inclusion means youll feel at home here no matter who you are who you love or what you stand for. As part of the team you receive a monthly accrued day off time off over Christmas the flexibility to shape your work to suit your lifestyle and generous parental carer and workplace study leave policies.
At Coliban Water we balance a small team rhythm with the reach and resources of one of the largest Victorian regional urban water corporations.
What are you waiting for Wed love you to join us.
Applicants will need to successfully complete all core training requirements in the expected timeframes and may be required to undertake a Police Check Working with Children Check Pre-Employment Medicals or Psychometric testing where applicable. Applicants may also be required to produce evidence of their Right to Work in Australia.
We welcome applications from individuals of all abilities. We are committed to creating an accessible and inclusive workplace for everyone including people with disabilities and diverse abilities. If you need any support during the application process or would like to discuss interview adjustments please contact Jessica Dore onor via email at
Please indicate any adjustments (administrative environmental or procedural) you may need to effectively participate in the recruitment process and/or carry out the requirements of the role you are applying for.
Please note that applicants may be contacted prior to the closing date of this advertisement.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Contract
