Communications & Engagement Officer

Role overview

The City of Wagga Wagga is looking for a creative and driven Communications & Engagement Officer to join its Communications & Engagement Team. This position supports the delivery of communication and community engagement activities that help inform, connect, and motivate the local community.

The successful candidate will contribute to promoting Council initiatives, handling media contacts, and strengthening the organisation’s public reputation through engaging content and effective communication approaches.

Position details

• This is a permanent full-time role of 35 hours per week.
• The remuneration package starts at $3,343.26 gross per fortnight and may progress to $4,011.91 gross per fortnight, plus superannuation.
• Pay will be adjusted from 1 July 2026 in line with the Local Government (State) Award.
• Council flexible working arrangements are available.
• Ongoing learning and development support is provided.
• Generous leave benefits are included.

Key duties

• Plan and contribute to communication activities such as community engagement programs, educational campaigns, marketing work, and media coordination.
• Serve as a communication point between Council, local residents, and media organisations, including arranging meetings, briefings, interviews, and promotional activities.
• Investigate, draft, and prepare polished content for multiple channels, including media statements, articles, social media updates, newsletters, promotional pieces, and internal messaging.
• Prepare material for Council publications such as Council News, including writing, editing, proofreading, managing artwork, and working with designers.
• Take photographs and video footage at Council events for use in promotion and corporate communication.
• Develop written and visual material while overseeing Council’s social media accounts and engagement website.
• Work closely with teams across the organisation to ensure the community receives timely and accurate information.
• Participate in meetings, events, workshops, and community engagement activities as needed.

About you

You should be a creative communicator with strong relationship-building skills and a genuine interest in engaging with communities.

Essential requirements

• A tertiary qualification in Journalism, Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or a closely related area, such as a Bachelor of Marketing.
• A current Class C driver’s licence.

Experience and capability

• Proven background in communications, media, marketing, or a similar discipline.
• Confident use of Microsoft Office and related tools, including Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Well-developed skills in planning, organisation, and time management.
• Ability to work effectively both as part of a team and on your own.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills, with strengths in stakeholder engagement, negotiation, and presenting information.

Recruitment process

Applications close on Sunday, 5 July 2026 at 11.59pm AEST, and interviews are scheduled for the week beginning Monday, 13 July 2026.

For more details about the role, contact Michael Casey, Communications & Engagement Coordinator, on 02 6926 9268.

Pre-employment checks will form part of the recruitment process in line with the position’s requirements.

Shortlisted applicants will be asked to agree to a police check. A criminal record will not automatically prevent a person from being considered; each application will be assessed individually on its merits.

Additional information

The organisation is committed to being an inclusive employer and aims to reflect the community it serves. Applications are encouraged from people of all backgrounds, including women, men, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disability, veterans, sexually and gender diverse people, people with lived experience, and people of all ages.