Are you looking for the right career and lifestyle move?  Do you want to make an impact on the future of the community you live in?  Here's your opportunity to kick a career goal while you enjoy an incredible lifestyle on the beautiful Barrington Coast. 

The role

MidCoast Council is seeking a dynamic and creative Change and Communication Specialist to join our Business Transformation Program (BTP). This program is reshaping the way we work across the organisation, and your role will be central in ensuring our internal communications are clear, engaging, and support staff through change. You’ll help drive understanding and adoption of new initiatives by delivering timely, relevant, and impactful messaging.

In this role, you’ll work closely with project teams, leadership, and staff to develop communication strategies that speak directly to the needs of different audiences. Your strong relationship building skills will allow you to understand the nuances of each project and tailor messages that resonate with targeted user groups. From planning and writing communications to managing delivery across a range of internal channels, you’ll ensure consistent, high quality messaging that supports the goals of the transformation.

You’ll create content for a wide range of formats, including email campaigns, internal newsletters, intranet updates, staff bulletins, all-staff forums, Q&A sessions with leaders, and management briefings. Your ability to evaluate the effectiveness of communication efforts will help guide improvements, with audience engagement insights shaping your approach. Staying organised and managing deadlines across multiple projects will be key to keeping staff well informed and aligned.

This is a communications role with real purpose. Your work will not only inform, but also inspire and support staff as they adapt to new systems and processes. By encouraging a positive response to change and helping build a more connected, informed workplace, you’ll play a vital part in the success of the Business Transformation Program.

With the Business Transformation Program well underway, we’re looking for someone who can hit the ground running and make an immediate impact. This is a unique opportunity to be at the heart of exciting organisational changes that directly enhance the delivery of services to the MidCoast region.

What you'll bring

• Tertiary qualifications in communications (or similar) and/or substantial experience in communications.
• Proven ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders, tailoring communications to suit various audiences and project needs.
• Experience managing diverse communication channels, including email, newsletters, intranet, and staff forums, ensuring messages are cohesive and timely.
• Demonstrated ability to ensure all communications comply with governance and communications processes and are aligned with the program’s communications plan. 
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, delivering clear, engaging communications that drive positive engagement and support organizational change.

What we offer?

We are committed to the growth of our employees and have a range of benefits available to support wellbeing and career development. Click here to find out more. 

Salary: Commencing salary circa $85,964 p.a. plus superannuation (negotiable based on skills and experience).

Location: This position will be based at our Administration Centre in Yalawanyi Ganya at 2 Biripi Way, Taree. You may also be required to be based from other Council sites across the MidCoast Council region.

Tenure: Fixed term contract to March 2026. Role open to full-time or part-time, depending on the individual. 

Closing date: Sunday 6 July 2025 at 11.30 pm.

Want to know more?

Please review the position description in PDF or Word formats.

For questions relating to the position requirements please contact Harish Krishnani, Change Management Lead who is the hiring manager for this role. Harish can be reached on (02) 7955 7867 or harish.krishnani@midcoast.nsw.gov.au. 

For enquiries regarding the application process contact Margot Broadfoot, Human Resources Officer who is the HR representative for this role. Margot can be reached on (02) 7955 7334 or at margot.broadfoot@midcoast.nsw.gov.au.

How to apply: 

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Our organisation

At MidCoast Council our people are our most important resource and we believe that we can only reach our full potential when you reach yours. This is the place for those who seek to play a role in the community and have an enthusiasm to learn and grow. Here you can make a real difference.

Our community is our customer and is at the centre of everything we do.  We value, support and empower our people to deliver positive results for our community.

Right now, we are investing heavily in our organisation, and our people. Our Administration Centre is a state-of-the-art facility designed to inspire innovation, creativity and collaboration. The building has been named ‘Yalawanyi Ganya’ which means “sitting/meeting place” in the Gathang language of the indigenous people across the MidCoast Region.

About the MidCoast Region

From lakes and estuaries to white sandy beaches to world heritage mountain wilderness, the MidCoast region offers an attractive lifestyle for everyone. Our community is characterised by its welcoming attitude, growing economy and natural beauty. These are the pillars of the quality of life we value. 

Our commitment

At MidCoast Council we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities. Our aim is to provide all of our staff with an inclusive, safe and healthy working environment. We never discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age or marital, veteran or disability status. If you have a disability and need to request any adjustments to assist with the application process, or to discuss workplace adjustments you may require, please contact the HR representative.

Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.

We’re a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

We respectfully ask that recruitment agencies do not contact us at this stage.