Communications and Engagement Officer (12-month fixed-term contract)

Are you an experienced communicator who loves connecting with people and creating genuine opportunities for communities to have their say?

As our new Communications and Engagement Officer, you’ll play an important role in strengthening connection between Council and the community. You’ll lead engagement, listen to what our community is telling us and turn those insights into communications that are clear, creative and meaningful.

Working as part of Council’s Communications team, you’ll collaborate across the organisation on a diverse range of projects, helping people understand what’s happening, why it matters and how they can get involved.

If you’re an experienced engagement professional, a creative communicator and someone who can make complex information simple and accessible, we’d love to hear from you.

What you’ll need to succeed

To be the right fit for this role, you’ll need to have:

• Demonstrated experience in planning, delivering and analysing community engagement projects.
• Qualified in, or knowledge of, IAP2 engagement principles.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills.
• Outstanding attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to juggle competing priorities.
• Experience preparing communications across traditional and digital communication channels.

Why work with us?

• Work Where You Love to Live – Victor Harbor is SA’s Top Tourism Town.
• Award-Winning Workplace – We are a Mental Health First Aid Gold Skilled Workplace and a Breastfeeding Friendly Workplace.
• Career Growth and Development – We invest in your professional development.
• Work-Life Balance – Enjoy flexible working arrangements, free flu shots and annual health checks.
• Supportive and Inclusive Culture – We promote Equal Employment Opportunity.

How to apply

All the information you need to know is contained within the job description, including the selection criteria. Confidential enquiries can be directed to Kellie, Group Manager Governance and Finance, by calling 08 8551 0500.

Applications should be addressed to Group Manager Governance and Finance and specifically address the selection criteria within the job description.

To apply, please click here.

Applications close at 9am on Monday, 23 November 2026