Community Engagement Advisor, Content And Capability

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About the Community Engagement Team:
CFA's Community Engagement team drives and oversees a range of initiatives with the aim of leading and supporting engagement for safer communities. The team is responsible for multiple projects to support key fire safety messages and training opportunities regarding fire prevention and preparedness.
About the Role
We are seeking and Engagement Advisor to join the Community Engagement Team and play a key role in delivering the Team's business plan and support the implementation of project plans related to Content and Capability building.
Reporting to the Team Leader Engagement Content and Capability, this is a unique position with a dual purpose. You will review and develop Community EngagementContent and, support Community Engagement capability building for CFA members. This position requires a strong understanding of community safety Content and publication management expertise. Experience using Adobe Pro and PowerPoint will be highly advantageous to the role.
A detailed position description is attached.
About You

• Experience in training or capability building in broader community-based sector.
• Experience in content design, publishing and/or publications management.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills as well as attention to detail.
• Demonstrated achievements in collaborating with key stakeholders, through facilitation, consultation and negotiation to address complex issues.
• Experience in coordinating and delivering projects and an understanding of project management methodologies related to training or capability building.
• Well-developed organisational skills and ability to set priorities and meet tight work demands including print logistics and management.

Why choose CFA

• Meaningful Purpose: Your contribution truly makes a difference
• Work-Life Balance: Paid parental leave, generous leave provisions
• Growth Opportunities: Learning and development
• Flexibility: Hybrid work options with flexible work arrangements
• Discounts: Emergency Memberlink discounts on various services
• Wellbeing Focus: Healthy for Life programs, flu vaccinations
• Member Assistance Program: Access support across 8 service pathways

Your Application
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When applying for a position with CFA, please submit a cover letter and resume that demonstrates your qualifications, experience, key attributes and skills required for the position.
Pre-employment Checks
Offers of employment will only be made to candidates who:

• Successfully complete a National Police History Check, Working Rights Check and hold a valid Working with Children Check.

CFA is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse, inclusive, and safe volunteer and work environment. Our aim is to have a volunteer and paid workforce that reflects the community it serves. First Nations people, women, people of all ages, with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply.
Applications close: 11:59pm 24 January 2024.
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