Community Engagement Manager

About Us

Kempsey Shire Council is located on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales and is known for its genuine hospitality, pristine beaches, sub-tropical rainforests, mountain ranges, rock river gorges, sprawling farmland and peaceful villages.

We have around 365 dedicated staff across many sites who manage $1.1 billion worth of assets and work with our community to build an inspired, connected Macleay Valley.

We are a progressive and proactive organisation that prides itself on a respectful and supportive workplace. 

Why grow your career with Kempsey Shire Council 

 At Kempsey Shire Council, we look for people who’ll put Kempsey Shire at the heart of all they do. We hope you share our values of: 

1. Passion: We approach our work with enthusiasm and drive
2. Integrity: We build the trust and confidence of the community and staff
3. Innovation: We challenge the status quo, and have the courage to take risks, to achieve creative and efficient solutions
4. Communication: We ensure open communication for all
5. Respect: We consider our workmates, community, the workplace and environment
6. Collaboration: We work together to achieve a shared vision

About the Role

This is an exciting new opportunity for a passionate and driven Community Engagement Manager to join our diverse and proactive organisation.

Reporting to the Group Manager Community Partnerships, the Community Engagement Manager will play an integral role in forming constructive and productive relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, including Government agencies, to deliver engagement outcomes that support Council’s strategic vision.

What you will be doing:

• Leading and facilitating community participation and engagement initiatives.
• Building strong collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders, sharing knowledge and facilitating positive engagement outcomes.
• Prioritising and triaging key community concerns in a dynamic stakeholder environment.
• Implementing monitoring and evaluation strategies relating to engagement effectiveness.
• Managing project teams, internal and external, to achieve milestones.
• Working with the Group Manager Community Partnerships to provide considered advice and expertise to the Leadership Team and Mayor on Community Engagement issues.

For a full list of the Key Accountabilities of the role, please refer to the Position Description.

About You: The Successful Candidate

To be successful in this role, you will possess tertiary qualifications in public relations, communications or Community Engagement, or demonstrated equivalent industry experience.

You will also have proven stakeholder engagement capability and relationship management skills; excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills; knowledge of effective Community Engagement principles and techniques; and experience with reporting and evaluating Community Engagement effectiveness.

Although not essential, the ideal candidate will also possess IAP2 accreditation; previous experience in a Local Government engagement environment; and previous experience working with First Nations communities in a culturally competent manner.

For more detailed information on the requirements of the role, please refer to the position description.

Benefits of working for Kempsey Shire Council

If successful in attaining the role you will be provided with:

• Permanent full-time position, 35 hours per week
• Monthly rostered day off
• Weekly salary of $1,940.68 to $2,184.25 (plus 11% superannuation)
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangement that provides work/life balance
• Generous leave entitlements, including access to Long Service Leave after five years
• Health and wellbeing programs
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family
• Fitness Passports for discounted access to a range of gym and pool facilities
• The opportunity for career development and learning and development programs
• A fantastic lifestyle on the beautiful Mid-North Coast

For further information regarding this role please contact Liesa Davies, Group Manager Community Partnerships on 0491 337 ***. 

Interested in Applying?

Please apply via Council’s webpage http://careers.kempsey.nsw.gov.au/ or through Seek.  Emailed or posted applications will not be considered.

Please read the Position Description by clicking on the link at the bottom of the page.  It is important to read this carefully to understand what the job involves.

We understand that no candidate will meet every single desired qualification or skill.  If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you!

If this sounds like you, click the Apply button below (or the Apply for this job button in Seek), complete the application form and provide the following information:

• A short statement (maximum 2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities would enable you to achieve the key accountabilities of the role (as listed in the Position Description).
• Your current resume which details your work experience and any other information that is relevant to this role as well as the contact details for two work related referees from a supervisor or Manager.

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Applications close: Sunday, 28 April 2024 at 4:00pm.

Our recruitment notification process is primarily via system generated emails.  Please ensure your email is correct before submitting your application to avoid missing crucial updates and outcomes. 

Email notifications may include application confirmation, interview invitations, request for references, and application outcomes. Please check your email regularly, including your junk email.

If you experience any difficulties applying online, please contact the Recruitment team on 02 6566 3*** or email ****@kempsey.nsw.gov.au

Thank you and good luck with your application.

Kempsey Shire Council are an equal opportunity employer and we celebrate our diverse, inclusive and values-led workforce.

Kempsey Shire Council welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse culture and linguistic backgrounds and people with a disability.

In addition, Kempsey Shire Council will provide reasonable adjustments for suitably qualified individuals with disabilities.

If you require additional assistance to participate in the recruitment process, please discuss with the advertised contact person. You can ask for reasonable adjustments to be made at any time during the recruitment process.