Careers at Council
Community Engagement Officer
Closes: Oct 18, 2024
- Salary: $88,494 - $101,649 p.a. plus 11.5% Super
- Supportive Team Environment
- 5 Month Contract
About the role
The full-time, 5-month contract role is 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, working from the Council Administration Building, Nowra. The role is currently positioned in the Office of the Chief Executive Officer.
The full-time, 5-month contract role is 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, working from the Council Administration Building, Nowra. The role is currently positioned in the Office of the Chief Executive Officer.
You will be a highly skilled stakeholder engagement professional with extensive experience and confidence, working with diverse and complex communities internal and external to Council.
Duties
Reporting directly to the Coordinator – Marketing and Community Engagement, the focus of this position is to:
Reporting directly to the Coordinator – Marketing and Community Engagement, the focus of this position is to:
- Plan, develop and deliver effective community engagement plans
- Develop and implement a range of community consultation activities (toolkits, workshops, forums)
- Build strong relationships and provide community engagement advice to the community and staff of Council
Skills & Experience
To be successful in the position, you will possess:
To be successful in the position, you will possess:
- Qualifications in Communications, Social Science, Engagement or related disciplines or equivalent experience in a community engagement environment
- Minimum 3 years demonstrated experience in community engagement
- Satisfy a Police Check
- Hold Australian citizenship, residency or appropriate visa
You will also need
- Demonstrated knowledge of IAP2 principles of Stakeholder Engagement
- Ability to facilitate and present information to community meetings and forums, relevant groups, business and stakeholders in the local community
- Knowledge and experience using online platforms to be able to update the “Get Involved Shoalhaven” website.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality, self motivation and professionalism.
Council requires applicants for this position to undergo a National Criminal History Check during the recruitment process. This check will be at the expense of Council.
About Shoalhaven City Council
Shoalhaven City Council is a dynamic organisation serving a large and diverse community; limitless opportunity exists for an exciting and rewarding career. The Shoalhaven is located just 2 hours from Sydney and 2.5 hours from Canberra. The Shoalhaven is home to 104,000 people and comprises of 49 unique towns and villages. It is a place of great natural beauty and offers an enviable lifestyle and positive work-life balance.
Shoalhaven City Council is a dynamic organisation serving a large and diverse community; limitless opportunity exists for an exciting and rewarding career. The Shoalhaven is located just 2 hours from Sydney and 2.5 hours from Canberra. The Shoalhaven is home to 104,000 people and comprises of 49 unique towns and villages. It is a place of great natural beauty and offers an enviable lifestyle and positive work-life balance.
Benefits
We are committed to creating a positive culture and strong team environment, and offer a range of benefits:
We are committed to creating a positive culture and strong team environment, and offer a range of benefits:
- Generous Leave Entitlements
- Long Service Leave After 5 Years
- 9 Day Fortnight for Outdoor Staff
- Flexitime for Indoor Staff
- Remote Working Arrangements
- Fitness Passport
- Novated Lease Arrangements
- Discounted Private Health Insurance
- Training and Development Programs
How to Apply
You will be required to submit an online application by attaching your resume (please ensure you submit in Word or PDF format) and respond to questions regarding general information about you.
You will be required to submit an online application by attaching your resume (please ensure you submit in Word or PDF format) 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.
For more information on the application process, please visit how to apply on Council’s website.
- 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.
- Briefly describe your experience using online platforms.
- What experience do you have developing plans, toolkits and resources to facilitate community engagement?
- How do you effectively manage your time and ensure competing deadlines are met?
Contact: Caitlin Lewis – Manager Media and Communications 4429 3270
Applications Close: Thursday 17 October (at Midnight)
Shoalhaven City Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to embracing diversity and inclusion, and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds.
Shoalhaven City Council is a Child Safe Organisation that recognises and advocates for the rights of children and young people and are committed to providing a safe workplace.
When your application has been submitted completely, you will receive a confirmation email.
