Kangaroo Island is located 110 km Southwest of Adelaide, easily accessed by ferry or plane. A mix of attractive small townships and fascinating wilderness, Kangaroo Island is Australia's third largest island.
The Kangaroo Island Council covers an area of approximately 4400 square kilometres and is home to a population of approximately 5125 permanent and temporary residents, and approximately 200,000 state, interstate and international tourists each year. Tourism and agriculture consisting of sheep, wool, grains, fishing and forestry are the major industries contributing to the Island's economy. Proud of it's natural beauty, residents enjoy a high quality of life, with the Island well positioned for a prosperous and vibrant future.
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), responsibilities of this key role include:
- Providing practical advice and hands-on support for Council's communications, community engagement, events and regional promotion
- Planning and delivering day-to-day communication (verbal, written and on-line)
- Supporting the Mayor and CEO with the preparation of engagement content
- Coordinating consultation and community events
- Maintaining Council's communication channels
- Ensuring residents receive clear and timely information
- Managing communication and engagement with external and internal stakeholders.
The ideal candidate will have outstanding written and verbal communication and skills, a highly professional manner, and will ideally possess a relevant qualification and/or substantial experience in a similar position.
Prior experience working in remote, rural/regional areas and a willingness to relocate to Kangaroo Island will be required.
To welcome you to your new Island home, lifestyle and career, Kangaroo Island Council offers 6 weeks annual leave, 15 days personal leave per annum, generous relocation assistance, uniforms and PPE, salary packaging and a range of other employee benefits.
This role is offered as Permanent Full Time under the Enterprise Bargaining Agreement of Council.
To apply please submit your detailed cover letter & cv via Seek quoting reference KIC310926 or before 9am Monday 26 October 2026.
Enquiries are most welcome and/or to obtain a Candidate Information Pack please phone, text or email Heather Oliver at LG Talent in confidence on 0404 801 969 or via heather@lgtalent.com.au