Communication and Engagement Advisor

About the role

GBS Recruitment is seeking an experienced Communication and Engagement Advisor to support its client's communications and community engagement work. The position is based in Morwell, Victoria, on a temporary, full-time basis of 38 hours per week at $50.69 per hour. It starts immediately and runs until 18 December 2026, then resumes from 18 January to 5 February 2027.

Key responsibilities

• Develop media releases, newsletters, publications and digital content.
• Support communications planning, media relations and positive media opportunities.
• Coordinate and evaluate community engagement activities and build strong stakeholder relationships.

Required profile

• Strong writing and editing skills, communications and community engagement experience, and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• IAP2 Certificate of Engagement or sound practical engagement experience.
• Current Victorian driver's licence, police records check and working with children check.
• Local government experience is highly regarded.

Required skills

• Tertiary qualification.
• Digital and social media use.
• Microsoft and Adobe tools.

To apply, submit your resume and a brief cover letter through the GBS Recruitment website, quoting job reference 1261598, and state your availability across both assignment periods. Applications close on Wednesday 4 November 2026.