Overview

What’s involved

A Communications and engagement manager creates communications with required messaging or information that is tailored to a target audience, engagement strategies include presentations, events, marketing campaigns, newsletters, social media and other digital platforms. They work closely with recreational fishing and industry stakeholders to enhance industry communication.

How do they spend their day?

A communication & engagement manager works in an office environment and completes tasks such as:

  • Creating and implementing marketing and engagement strategies
  • Writing communication content
  • Organising and attending events
  • Managing projects and contracts
  • Engaging with stakeholders/networking
  • Analysing data
  • Attending meetings
  • Managing budgets

Occupation Insights

Average salary
$90,000 - $150,000 per year
Skills you will use
Project management
Public relations
Stakeholder communication
Analysing data
Writing reports
Communication
Stakeholder engagement
Leadership
Risk management

BSB50620 -Diploma of Marketing and Communication, Bachelor of Communication

A relevant degree or qualification in communications, public relations, marketing, or a related field is often required. Experience in communications and stakeholder engagement, preferably in the aquaculture or fisheries sector, is important.

Project management, writing, public relations, digital platforms, risk management, marketing audits and data analysis

Leadership, good networker, positive, outgoing, time management and customer focussed.