Macedon Ranges Shire
Macedon Ranges Shire
Macedon Ranges Shire
Macedon Ranges Shire

Senior Communications and Engagement Officer

Job No: MRSC6377
Location: Kyneton

Permanent Full Time 
$99,365  - $108,325  per annum plus Super and RDO
Position No: 6377 

About the role

Make a meaningful impact on how Council communicates, connects and builds trust with our community. As the Senior Communications and Engagement Officer, you’ll play a leading role in shaping strategic communications and engagement initiatives that support Council priorities and major projects.

From developing organisation-wide campaigns and supporting media opportunities to navigating complex, sensitive and high-profile issues, no two days will be the same. You’ll provide trusted advice to senior leaders and stakeholders, helping ensure our community receives clear, timely and meaningful information while strengthening Council’s reputation and delivering positive outcomes.

About you

You’re a strategic, community-minded communications professional who enjoys being at the centre of the action. You can confidently move between strategic planning and hands-on delivery, with exceptional writing, stakeholder engagement and project management skills.

You’ll bring sound judgement, political awareness and a collaborative approach, along with the confidence to provide trusted advice when the stakes are high. With the ability to build strong relationships, manage competing priorities and influence stakeholders at all levels, you’ll thrive in a complex and fast-paced environment.

Working at Macedon Ranges Shire Council 

At Macedon Ranges Shire Council, we’re passionate about building a thriving workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and empowered to contribute. You’ll work together alongside supportive and collaborative colleagues who share our values of honesty, accountability and innovation. We champion a culture of belonging through a variety of workplace flexibility options, and calendar of wellbeing, diversity and inclusion related programs and initiatives. 

Staff Benefits

  • Discount on memberships at Council gym and pool facilities
  • Annual no cost flu vaccinations 
  • Employee Assistance Program 
  • Purchased leave
  • Access to hundreds of exclusive workplace benefits via our Employee Benefits platform
  • Onsite treater available to support your health and wellbeing at work

We support flexible working arrangements. This role is initially office-based for onboarding, with hybrid work available in the future once established in the role, subject to manager approval and operational needs.

Position Description
 
For further information contact Bethany Lloyd, Manager Engagement and Advocacy Engagement on 0427 537 312.

Interviews are expected to be held from the week commencing 21 September 2026.

Closing Date: 18 September at 5:00pm.

To apply please click below and follow the prompts. Please have a copy of your current Resume, responses to Selection Criteria for the role and a Cover letter ready to attach.  

We value diversity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, abilities, and identities. If you require adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let us know at jobs@mrsc.vic.gov.au.

Direct applications only – Council does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.

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Macedon Ranges Shire Council

Macedon Ranges Shire is located in central Victoria, about an hour's drive north-west of Melbourne. Covering an area of around 1700 square kilometres, the shire is a semi-rural municipality known for its beautiful natural landscapes. The shire has an estimated population of around 51,500 people and resides on the lands of the Dja Dja Wurrung, Taungurung and Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung peoples. Industries providing local employment in the shire are health care and social assistance, education and training, retail trade, agriculture, forestry and fishing. Tourism is also acknowledged as an important and growing industry for the shire.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce which reflects the community and the customers we serve. Council encourages applications from all suitable applicants including people who are from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people of different ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientation and cultural backgrounds. We are proud to be an equal opportunity and Child Safe employer.