Strategic Relations Advisor

Overview

Permanent / Full Time

Salary: $105,927 - $120,707 gross p.a. plus 12% Super

35 hours per week (Monday to Friday) with the option of flexitime

Located at Nowra Administration Building

Applications close Thursday, 19 February 2026

About the Role Shoalhaven City Council is seeking an experienced Strategic Relations Advisor to join our Chief Executive Office. This role involves providing high level advisory and relationship management support to both the Mayor and CEO. This includes:

Strengthening Council\'s external and internal relationships, ensuring effective engagement with government, community stakeholders, and employees.

Provide strategic advice on stakeholder engagement, political dynamics, and internal cultural considerations.

Support the CEO in fostering a positive organisational culture through transparent communication and engagement initiatives.

Draft correspondence, speeches, and talking points for the Mayor and CEO for internal and external audiences.

Monitor political, social, and organisational trends to anticipate potential impacts on Council operations.

Please refer to the Job Description under the Job Attachments for a comprehensive list of duties, responsibilities and skills required.

The advertised salary is based on the grade of the position, comprising of 4 steps within the range shown. The starting salary is at Step 1 within the grade. Progression through the salary steps shall be based upon the achievement of performance objectives relating to the position.

About You To be successful in the position, you will have:

A degree in Public Administration, Political Science, Communications, Human Resources, or a related discipline.

Demonstrated experience in stakeholder engagement and relationship management across internal and external audiences.

Proven ability to provide strategic advice to senior executives or elected officials.

Experience in preparing high-quality briefing notes, reports, and communication materials

Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).

How to Apply To submit an application, click Apply and complete each Step of the application. You will be required to attach your resume and respond to questions regarding general information about you.

In addition, you will be required to demonstrate how you satisfy the requirements of the position by answering the below questions relevant to the essential criteria as outlined in the job advertisement.

At Shoalhaven City Council our corporate core values are: Collaboration, Adaptability, Integrity and Respect. Please choose one value and advise how you have enacted this value in a professional setting.

Please list the relevant qualifications and experience you hold.

Provide an example of when you were required to give strategic advice quickly in a sensitive or high‑pressure situation. What factors did you consider, and what was the result

Applicants who progress to pre-employment checks may be required to undergo a Working with Children Check Verification, National Criminal History Check, Qualification Check, Work Rights Verification, Reference Checks and Medical. Employment is subject to satisfactory outcomes for all required checks.

For tips and more information on how to submit a great application, please visit how to apply on Councils website. If you require assistance submitting your application, please contact the Talent Acquisition Team on 02 4429 3253.

Contact Applications Close:

If you have any questions about this role, please contact

Amanda Crangle - Manager - People & Culture - (02) 4429 3401

Why Work with Us The Shoalhaven area is a unique place of great natural beauty, offering an enviable lifestyle and positive work-life balance. Our workforce is our greatest asset, and we pride ourselves on our people. Our teams are talented and inclusive and work together to provide better outcomes for our community, who are at the heart of everything we do. With a diverse range of professions and roles, we offer many career options and pathways, actively promoting opportunities and encouraging staff professional development.

Benefits include:

Generous leave entitlements

Long Service Leave after 5 years

Option of flexitime for indoor staff

9 day fortnight for outdoor staff

Flexible and remote working arrangements

Novated lease arrangements available

Opportunities for professional development and training

Corporate wellbeing programs, including Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounted health insurance

Conditions apply as per the Local Government State award, and Council policies

At Shoalhaven City Council, we are proud to foster a workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve.

We welcome applicants of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds, and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with disability, culturally diverse individuals, and LGBTQIA+ community members to apply.

We are committed to ensuring an equitable recruitment process. If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments to fairly demonstrate your skills, please contact us.

As a Child Safe Organisation, we are committed to upholding the rights of children and young people and ensuring a safe and respectful environment for all.

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